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Does Exercise Amplify the Benefits of Fasting?
How does exercise impact the progression of a fast? Asked By: Elliot K. The more you exercise, the more fuel you burn, and different types of exercise prioritize different fuels. So the…
After Realizing My Weight Put Me At Risk For COVID Complications, I Started Intermittent Fasting and Lost 115 Pounds
By Duane Pretzer, as told to Emily Shiffer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/if_motivation_duane/ My name is Duane Pretzer, and I am 48 years old. I am from Warren, Michigan, and I work in Corporate Security…
How to Manage Side Effects of Fasting
Do side effects of fasting (headache, moodiness, etc) become more manageable over time? Asked By: Cheyenne L. Yes! In the beginning stages, fasting can certainly present challenges. The most common side effects…
Why I Fast: A Science Writer’s Journey from Healing to Long-Term Health Habit
By: Rich LaFountain My Introduction to Fasting – The Prolonged “Hospital Fast” My first year in graduate school, during spring break, I had lower right quadrant pain in my abdomen. My stomach…
Fasting, COVID, and Vaccines: Everything you Need to Know
By: Rich LaFountain A lot of people have been asking us about how fasting might intersect with COVID-19 risk, infection, and the vaccine. In this brief article we’re hoping to provide some…
When Should I Start my Fasting Timer?
When should I start the fast timer? I want to press ‘go’ straight after eating. But it feels like a bit of a cheat to start the fast timer on a full…
I Want to Try Intermittent Fasting. Where Do I Start?
I’m new to fasting. I want to start tomorrow. How do I do that? Asked by: Mara R. First, a warm welcome to Mara! We are so excited for you to kick…
Meet Sari
“After struggling with chronic pain and infertility, I started a ketogenic diet combined with fasting and lost 70 pounds in 9 months.” By Sari Mah, as told to Emily Shiffer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sari_cooking_keto/…
Happy Hearts
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us, but instead of diving into a heart-shaped box of chocolates (maybe later), we’re digging into some health science on the symbolic organ of the hour—your heart! …
“I Recommitted to My Health and Lost 59 Pounds in 2020”
By Ryan Johnson, as told to Emily Shiffer My name is Ryan Johnson, and I am 34 years old. I live in Jacksonville, Florida, and I am a service representative. Heaviest Weight:…
Top 4 Smart Swaps to Make this Thanksgiving
Let’s be real, sometimes we just need to give ourselves permission to go ham on a plate of turkey. If there’s anytime it’s appropriate to indulge, it’s Thanksgiving. And why not? Even…
Join the 2nd Annual Halloween Group Fast!
If Halloween has you howling for sweets, consider joining our 2nd annual Halloween Group Fast to make navigating the challenging food environments a little less scary. Whether you want to ghost candy…
