Fasting.. is it the key to speeding up weight loss, blood sugar issues, and health or does it create further distrust with our food and bodies leading to the perfect storm for eating disorders? As someone who has been on the road to resolving my health issues as well as my relationship to food, I feel compelled to unpack this topic. Here I share my personal journey with fasting and research about its effects on hormones, metabolism, and our relationship with food. This isn't a one-size-fits-all answer, so I'll help you determine if intermittent fasting is right for you. Key takeaways: 🌟 Who's a good candidate for fasting and what benefits they might see - 🌟 The 3 main reasons people gain weight from fasting 🌟 How to know if fasting is affecting your hormone balance 🌟 What to do if you want the health benefits of fasting but you lose control over your food 🌟 My criteria now for feeling confident with what my body needs I'd love to hear your fasting experiences too! Has it helped or hindered your goals? What questions do you still have around making it work for you? In this episode, you will be able to: Uncovering the Benefits and Risks of Intermittent Fasting: Explore how intermittent fasting can impact your health and well-being. Understanding the Impact of Fasting on Hormone Levels: Discover the surprising ways fasting can influence your body's hormones. Unlocking the Health Benefits of Fasting: How to Get the Benefits of Fasting - without Fasting Exploring the Relationship between Fasting and Eating Disorders: Gain insight into the connection between fasting and binge eating, and how to navigate it mindfully. Maximizing Nutrient Intake during the Intermittent Fasting Window: Find out how to ensure you're getting the essential nutrients while fasting. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Fasting 00:02:05 - Personalizing Your Approach to Fasting 00:04:33 - Criteria for Fasting - Is it Right for You? 00:08:56 - Negative Impact of Fasting 00:12:44 - Reasons for Weight Gain with Fasting 00:16:36 - Impact of Fasting on Cortisol Levels 00:19:50 - Influence of Fasting on Hormone Levels 00:22:11 - Personal Experience with Hormone Imbalance 00:27:34 - Psychological Impact of Fasting 00:31:28 - Impact of Fasting on Safety Mechanisms 00:31:57 - Building Self-Trust and Mindful Eating 00:32:49 - The Impact of Fasting on Self-Trust 00:34:50 - Fine-Tuning Self-Trust Through Mindful Eating 00:37:49 - Navigating Fasting and Self-Trust 00:42:26 - Balancing Health and Fasting 00:46:02 - Finding Your Optimal Fasting Window 00:46:52 - Trusting Your Body's Relationship 00:47:40 - Criteria for Successful Fasting 00:48:32 - Tuning into Your Body 00:49:29 - Feedback and Future Topics Reach out to me on Instagram to share your thoughts, ask questions, or suggest topics for future podcast episodes. Gina Worful: https://www.instagram.com/gina.worful/ Mastering Mindfulness Institute: https://www.instagram.com/mastering.m...