By Hafsa Abdulla as told to Allison Goldstein “It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle.” Meet Hafsa My name is Hafsa Abdulla, and I am 31 years old. I’m originally from Bahrain, a little island in the Middle East, and I’m currently completing a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care in Detroit, Michigan. I’ve always…
By Michael Richardson as told to Allison Goldstein “Fasting helps you build the trust and confidence that you can be resilient no matter what life throws at you.” Meet Michael My name is Michael Richardson. I live north of the Bay Area in Fairfield, CA. I’m 39 years old, and I’m a physician, husband, and…
By Susana Holloway as told to Allison Goldstein “Fasting has just been an absolute life-changing, life-saving thing.” Meet Susana My name is Susana Holloway. I am 48 years old, and I live in a little town called Camus, right outside of Portland, OR. I am a trained chef and nutritionist and ran my own cooking…
By Tom Conrad, as told to Allison Goldstein My name is Tom Conrad, and I am 52 years old. I split my time between New York City and Sonoma, CA, and I am Big Sky Health’s new CEO. Heaviest Weight: 229 lbs Current Weight: 171 lbs As far back as elementary school, I was conscious…
A Letter from Mike Maser I founded Big Sky Health, makers of Zero, nearly four years ago, with the goal of empowering people to unlock improved health and longevity through fasting. Together, in that time, we’ve fasted for 1.5 billion hours over 100 million fasts. Those are some seriously impressive numbers. And it’s the dedication…
What are some good substitutes for a sweet tooth? Asked By: Shaina P. If you are fighting a sweet tooth, rest assured you are not alone! Scientists are increasingly aware of the drug-like effects of sugar consumption that keep us coming back for more. Removing “added sugars” is a good place to start when trying…
Say hello to this month’s Zero Hero, Marguerite Palombella. A long-time Zero community member, she balances work, motherhood, a ketogenic diet, and a 23:1 fasting routine…phew! Her stance is ‘zero excuses’ when it comes to prioritizing her health and wellness goals—whether she’s pushing her kids in the stroller to get her steps in or strategically…
At Zero, we consider fasting an essential, lifelong habit. Like brushing your teeth or dimming the lights before bed, it’s a practice that can help you manage your weight, better your health, and improve both your immediate and future quality of life. We’re committed to making the fasting habit accessible and achievable by providing guidance,…
By: Rich LaFountain This may come as a surprise, but firefighters have surprisingly high disease, obesity, and mortality risk. You’d think such a high-intensity job would require extreme physical fitness, and the truth is, it does! But the very nature of firefighting – its unpredictability – makes it tough to maintain optimal health. Just think…
Yes, you can! Daily 16:8 time-restricted feeding (TRF) is safe to practice as long as you are acquiring the energy and nutrition that you need within your eating window; 8-hours is typically more than enough time to consume your daily energy/nutrition requirements. Exceptions apply to those who require longer eating windows in order to comfortably…
