Fasting For Life

Dr. Scott Watier & Tommy Welling

362 - Ep. 340 - 8 Hormones Blocking Fat Loss & How Fasting Flips Them | Insulin & Glucagon | Cortisol Leptin & Ghrelin | Testosterone Estrogen & Growth Hormone | New Fasting Persona Quiz!

Fasting For Life is for people who want to regain control of their health through Intermittent fasting, OMAD, alternate day fasting, and extended fasting to simplify their day-to-day life. With the ever-changing landscape of fad diets, keto diets, low carb, weight loss plans, and nutritional coaching, there is a vast amount of information available. Incidentally, the statistics show that our current healthcare model is failing and we are seeing more preventable diseases than ever before. Through their struggles and success, co-creators Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling are now impassioned to bring you distilled bits of actionable information that can lead to long-term fat loss, disease reversal, and transformation. Fasting is tried and true. From intermittent fasting to extended fasting, come join us on this journey! The best way to start intermittent fasting and OMAD is with a guide. Get your free intermittent fasting plan at www.thefastingforlife.com.

362 - Ep. 340 - 8 Hormones Blocking Fat Loss & How Fasting Flips Them | Insulin & Glucagon | Cortisol Leptin & Ghrelin | Testosterone Estrogen & Growth Hormone | New Fasting Persona Quiz!

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Ep. 315 - From Fasting Island to Fasting Village | Why Resolutions Fail by February | Minimum Effective Fasting Commitments | Environmental Support Over Willpower | Building Your Fasting Community | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

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Ep. 300 Pt. 1 - Fasting For Life Milestone: 5 Years of IF Success Stories | How We Talk About Intermittent Fasting Now vs Then | Most Popular Fasting Episodes Revealed | #Fasting300 Challenge | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

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Ep. 298 - Intermittent Fasting Metabolic Benefits Study | 24-Hour IF 3x Weekly Results | 16:8 Fasting Hormone Effects | Count Fasting Benefits Not Timer | Building Your Fasting Lifestyle Skills | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

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Ep. 294 - Family Fasting Habits & Metabolic Health Crisis | Teaching Kids About Food as Fuel | Generational Health Change Through IF | Waist-Height Ratio vs BMI | Breaking the Obesity Cycle at Home | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

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Ep. 293 - Circadian Rhythm Fasting for Weight Loss | Why Morning Fasting Windows Beat Evening | Light Exposure & Sleep Impact on IF Results | Syncing Intermittent Fasting with Your Body Clock | Meal Timing Matters | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

05 Aug 2025

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Ep. 292 - Fasting Recovery After Vacation Overeating | Why Restarting IF is Hard After Binges | 24-36 Hour Fast Resets Brain Chemistry | Post-Vacation Fasting Strategy | Breaking Fasting Setback Cycle | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

29 Jul 2025

Fasting For Life

Episodes

Ep. 340 - 8 Hormones Blocking Fat Loss & How Fasting Flips Them | Insulin & Glucagon | Cortisol Leptin & Ghrelin | Testosterone Estrogen & Growth Hormone | New Fasting Persona Quiz!

Ep. 339 - Fasting Q&A: Seltzer Water, Extended Fasts & Carb Cravings | Listener Questions on Weight Loss | Resistance Training for Postmenopausal Women | Carb Cycling Explained | New Fasting Persona Quiz!

Ep. 338 - Fasting & Willpower: Why Your Morning Determines Your Night | Cortisol Awakening Response | Circadian Biology & Fasting Compliance | AM & PM Routines for Fat Loss | New Fasting Persona Quiz!

Ep. 337 - Fasting & Metabolic Health Beyond the Scale | Waist Circumference & Visceral Fat | Fasting Insulin & Blood Sugar Markers | Triglyceride HDL Ratio | Weight Loss vs. Metabolic Healing | New Fasting Persona Quiz!

Ep. 336 - Fasting & the Insulin Matrix: How Fasting Reverses Insulin Resistance | Chronic Disease & Insulin | Metabolic Flexibility | Foundational Fasting for Long-Term Health | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

Ep. 335 - Fasting Through Summer Without Backsliding | Intermittent Fasting Travel Tips | Summer Fasting Strategy | Maintain Weight Loss Momentum | Fasting Lifestyle Habits | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

Ep. 334 - Fasting Q&A: Acid Reflux While Fasting | How Long to Lose Weight with IF | Protein Shakes & Fasting | Fasting Plateaus & Women's Hormones | Fasting Hydration Tips

Ep. 333 - Best Intermittent Fasting Protocol for Blood Sugar & Insulin Resistance | TRE vs Alternate Day Fasting | Fasting for Glycemic Control & Metabolic Health | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

Ep. 332 - How to Improve Insulin Sensitivity with Fasting | Reverse Insulin Resistance | Blood Sugar Control | Fasting for Metabolic Health & Long-Term Weight Loss | New Fasting Persona Quiz!

Ep. 331 - Metabolic Health Basics: Why Your Fasting Isn't Working Yet | Fix Insulin Resistance with Fasting | Improve Blood Sugar | Intermittent Fasting for Metabolic Health | New Fasting Persona Quiz!

Ep. 330 - Why Fasting Works Long-Term: Breaking the Diet Cycle | Fasting Mindset & Sustainable Weight Loss | Overcoming Weight Loss Plateaus | Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle | New Fasting Persona Quiz!

Ep. 329 - Fasting & Heart Health: Stop Eating 3 Hours Before Bed | Sleep-Aligned Fasting for Cardiometabolic Health | Lower Blood Pressure | Improve Insulin Sensitivity | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

Ep. 328 - Fasting for Brain Health & Cognitive Function | Time-Restricted Eating & Dementia Prevention | Alzheimer's & Blood Sugar | Protect Memory with Intermittent Fasting | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

Ep. 327 - Calories vs. Hormones: The Real Reason Diets Fail | Insulin & Fat Loss | Fasting to Fix Your Metabolism | Sleep & Cortisol Impact | Intermittent Fasting Strategy | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

Ep. 326 - Time-Restricted Eating Without Calorie Counting Lowers Blood Pressure | 6-10 Hour Windows | Preventing Medication Cascade | 12-Week Metabolic Shifts | Root Cause Therapy | New Fasting Persona Quiz!

Ep. 325 - Challenge Q&A: The Eating Problem Not the Fasting Problem | Consistency Traps | Day-After Routines | Building Your 20-Hour Fasting Muscle | Salt Needs | New Fasting Persona Quiz!

Ep. 324 - Intermittent Fasting Beats Calorie Counting for Metabolic Syndrome | Gold Standard Meta-Analysis | Targeting Root Causes | Beyond the Scale | Long-Term Results | New Fasting Persona Quiz!

Ep. 323 - Is Your Metabolic Battery Fried? | NAD+ NADH and Insulin Resistance | Why Fasting Works | CGM Insights | Recharging Your Energy Without Supplements | New Fasting Persona Quiz!

Ep. 322 - 12-Hour Fasting for Type 2 Diabetes | Simple Timing Changes That Work | A1C Reduction Without Extreme Measures | Circadian Rhythm Benefits | Foundational Fasting Success | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

Ep. 321 - 4:3 Fasting vs Daily Calorie Restriction | 12-Month Study Results | Sustainable Weight Loss | Avoiding Fasting Ego | Long-Term Adherence Strategies | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

Ep. 320 - Breaking Through Fasting Plateaus | Behavioral vs Biological vs Logistical Stalls | Fasting Persona Quiz | Identifying Your Plateau Type | Strategic Solutions | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

Ep. 319 - Walking as a Fasting Multiplier | 15-Minute Post-Meal Strategy | Cardiovascular Benefits | Blood Sugar Control | The Non-Negotiable Walking Challenge | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

Ep. 318 - Breaking Through Fasting Plateaus | Salt Sensitivity & Gout Solutions | Modified ADF for Weight Loss | Overcoming Mental Resistance | 72-Hour Fast Success | New Fasting Persona Quiz!

Ep. 317 - Alternate Day Fasting vs. Daily Intermittent Fasting | New Research on Fat Loss | Strategic ADF for Visceral Fat | Quality of Life Improvements | Fast Cycling Strategy | New Fasting Persona Quiz!

Ep. 316 - Putting Insulin First in 2026 | Why Fasting Works Beyond Calories | Fat Cells Become Insulin Resistant First | Saturated Fat Myth Busted | Dr. Ben Bikman Insights | New Fasting Persona Quiz!

Ep. 315 - From Fasting Island to Fasting Village | Why Resolutions Fail by February | Minimum Effective Fasting Commitments | Environmental Support Over Willpower | Building Your Fasting Community | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

Ep. 314 - Building Your Foundational Fasting Lifestyle for 2026 | Beyond New Year's Resolutions | Identity-Based Fasting Habits | Systems That Sustain Your Fast | Fasting as Forever | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

Ep. 313 - Foundational Fasting for Holiday Stress | Why Emotional Eating Isn't Willpower Failure | The Gut-Brain Loop | Using Fasting to Reset Metabolism | Starting 2026 Strong | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

Ep. 312 - Personalization Over Rigid Rules | The TimIt Study Results | Customizing Fasting to Your Life | Holiday Flexibility | Beyond One-Size-Fits-All Schedules | Lifestyle Fit | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

Ep. 311 - Why You Keep Falling Off Track | Building Habits for Bad Days | Full vs Floor Strategy | Holiday Navigation | Never Dropping to Zero | Sustainable Consistency | New Fasting Persona Quiz!

Ep. 310 - Comparing Fasting Protocols: What the Research Shows | ADF vs 5:2 vs 16:8 | Holiday Season Strategy | Realistic Results & Long-Term Adherence | Personalizing Your Approach | New Fasting Persona Quiz!

Ep. 309 - Understanding Fasting Insulin Levels | Why Doctors Don't Test It | Optimal Ranges for Metabolic Health | Insulin Resistance Prevention | Testing Your Own Levels | New Fasting Persona Quiz!

Ep. 308 - The 80% Rule for Fasting Success | 16:8 Time Restricted Eating Research | Holiday Season Strategy | Sustainable Weight Loss | Maintaining Results Long-Term | New Fasting Persona Quiz!

Ep. 307 - Hair Loss During Fasting | Artificial Sweeteners & Insulin | Running Fasted | Alternate Day Fasting | Q&A on Common Fasting Challenges | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

Ep. 306 - Debunking the Muscle Loss Myth During Fasting | Growth Hormone Protection & Ketone Benefits | Why Extended Fasts Work for Fat Loss | Strategic Fasting for Different Body Types | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

Ep. 305 - Understanding Hunger During Fasting: Friend Not Foe | The Biology of Ghrelin & Leptin | Managing Hunger Waves & Emotional Eating | HALT the BS Strategy | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

Ep. 304 - Exercise Plus Intermittent Fasting: The Body Composition Advantage | Fat Loss & Metabolic Health | Simple Workout Strategies for Beginners | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

Ep. 303 - Intermittent Fasting for Heart Health: Cardiovascular Disease Prevention | Modified ADF vs Time-Restricted Eating | Fast Cycling Strategies | New Fasting Persona Quiz!

Ep. 302 - Breaking: 4 Hidden Types of Insulin Resistance Revealed | Personalized Fasting Strategy Based on Your Metabolic Subtype | Why One-Size-Fits-All Fasting Fails | Stanford Research Decoded | New Fasting Persona Quiz!

Ep. 301 Q&A - Fasting Plateau Solutions | Why You Self-Sabotage After Fasting Success | Alcohol's Impact on Fat Burning During OMAD | Extended Fasting Sleep Issues | Post-Meal Walking Benefits | New Fasting Persona Quiz

Ep. 300 Pt. 2 - Why Perfect Fasting Plans Failed 95% | Chef's 100lb Loss, Parkinson's 80% Tremor Reduction | The Future of Intermittent Fasting | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

Ep. 300 Pt. 1 - Fasting For Life Milestone: 5 Years of IF Success Stories | How We Talk About Intermittent Fasting Now vs Then | Most Popular Fasting Episodes Revealed | #Fasting300 Challenge | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

Ep. 299 - Intermittent Fasting for Type 2 Diabetes: Short-Term Benefits Disappear After Stopping | Why IF Must Be Lifestyle Not Diet | Long-Term Fasting Sustainability Study Results | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

Ep. 298 - Intermittent Fasting Metabolic Benefits Study | 24-Hour IF 3x Weekly Results | 16:8 Fasting Hormone Effects | Count Fasting Benefits Not Timer | Building Your Fasting Lifestyle Skills | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

Ep. 297 - Volumetric Diet vs Intermittent Fasting Study | 16:8 Time-Restricted Eating Wins for Adherence | Low vs High Hedonic Foods | Breaking Fasts with Volume Foods | Sustainable Weight Loss | New Fasting Persona Quiz!

Ep. 296 - Building Muscle While Intermittent Fasting | 16:8 Time-Restricted Eating Study Results | Fasted vs Fed Workouts | Gaining Lean Mass During IF | Strength Training & Body Composition | New Fasting Persona Quiz!

Ep. 295 - Listener Q&A: Low-Carb Testosterone Issues | Post-Workout Hunger on Fasting Days | Breaking OMAD Plateaus | Snacking During Fasts | Strength Training & Intermittent Fasting Tips | New Fasting Persona Quiz!

Ep. 294 - Family Fasting Habits & Metabolic Health Crisis | Teaching Kids About Food as Fuel | Generational Health Change Through IF | Waist-Height Ratio vs BMI | Breaking the Obesity Cycle at Home | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

Ep. 293 - Circadian Rhythm Fasting for Weight Loss | Why Morning Fasting Windows Beat Evening | Light Exposure & Sleep Impact on IF Results | Syncing Intermittent Fasting with Your Body Clock | Meal Timing Matters | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

Ep. 292 - Fasting Recovery After Vacation Overeating | Why Restarting IF is Hard After Binges | 24-36 Hour Fast Resets Brain Chemistry | Post-Vacation Fasting Strategy | Breaking Fasting Setback Cycle | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!

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