The WORST Intermittent Fasting Mistakes That Cause WEIGHT GAIN | Dr. Mindy Pelz

Fasting is one of the hottest topics at the moment and I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr Mindy Pelz to dive into this fascinating area.

Like I always say to people, fasting is potentially a phenomenal, multifunctional tool that we can use to improve our immune system and our metabolic health. But the dose of fasting, the method of fasting and whether fasting is at all appropriate if you have a pre-existing condition, are all questions that are very hard to answer.

Adding further complexity to the decision of how and when to fast, is the menstrual cycle. For years Mindy has been educating 1000s of women online on how to make the best use of this tool with the consideration of their shifting hormones.

We go into a lot of detail today, but as ever there are so many more things that we need to discuss and will probably have to do a part 2 at some point in the future.

Do check out Mindy’s fabulous book, “Fast like a Girl”, I’ve been recommending it to everyone and it’s a great resource for anyone interested in fasting as a tool for health.

We also talk about some caveats of fasting and who fasting is NOT for in this episode. This is especially the case for anyone pregnant, breastfeeding or who has a history of eating disorders.
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CHAPTERS:

Timecodes:
00:00 - What Are The Top Fasting Mistakes That Make People Gain Weight?
04:27 - Why do women need a different approach to fasting?
11:20 - The fasting phases
42:00 - Different fasting styles
01:04:00 - Questions I always get asked
01:16:00 - Help for those who struggle
01:25:50 - Dopamine fasting
01:40:20 - Downsides of fasting
01:51:17 - Quick fire questions
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[marias]

I am already seeing a difference …. Years ago I was 150 by walking 2 miles to school and back and eating so so … as soon as I stopped walking and drove I the burbs I started to pack in pounds … my body had a set point and it was confused at my sudden drop in 2 miles a day

I started following Dr Pelz and she just made soooo much sense out of it all ….

This is what I do ( I will say giving up pasta as an Italian is hard !!)

I mix up my fasting sometimes 8:16 sometimes 4: 20

I only eat in that designated window

I only eat Whole Foods and 150 grams of protein since my goal is 150 lbs

I drink water black coffee
Green tea

I eat 2 sometimes 3 meals a day in that window

I don’t count calories

I do eat a small avacado a day …

I walk but not miles and miles I don’t do it to lose necessarily but for heart health

I lift weights but free weights squats no gym just you tube 2 3 days a week

I lost 20 lbs

[shazanakhan]

Ive done a 36hr fast before. Today 9pm i have started my 5.5 day fast and will have my coff Tuesday morning 6am. Wish me luck 😅

[moniquewarren]

We are fearfully and wonderfully made. God is a great designer..

[jungocarlier]

Im disappointed we didn't get more info on how to vary your fast if your stuck or gaining weight with IF. It was the opening statement and then no more details

[karenswan]

14+ hours into my first 17 hour fast. Thank you for the info.

[susiehaddock]

just turned 60...finally age and many years of " modern living" is catching up with me...she arrived in my life like a saving grace. Thank you! It should be lovingly mandatory reading to all.

[bellers]

The longest I used go without eating was when I was asleep. Now I never eat breakfast, sometimes no lunch.on the days I skip lunch the ketone strips are purple. It seems to make a real difference.

[adrianajefferson]

Amazing information!!!! Thank you so much for this.

[tiffanyparacuelles]

This was great. You are a wonderful instructor 😊

[summertime]

this video is amazingly fulfilling...great job you two.

[tameeburkholder]

The most validating idea is that during the nurture phase I need to chill. I feel so empowered to attack this when I'm best able during the month.

[nkechithewarriorqueenconsc]

Such excellent information1 Thank you!

[flofearless]

Been on this intermittent fasting for years now. And have been in and out with the 1 meal a day fast. But I really been touching on this 1 meal a day dinner to dinner and man my body, mind clarity, energy, it’s just so different. I look at things differently and don’t get so worked up, I feel really chill and relaxed it’s like my mind is meditating and peaceful 24 hours

[marcinantczak]

Thank You for this great information's. Dr. Mindy is brilliant and awesome. One of the best fasting expert.

[jacquelinechalmers]

That’s very interesting, I’ll give it a go. Thanks

[malaika]

She is right about the cycle. I am at my best the first 10 days post cycle

[bpxdurangoinc]

Pelz is compelling. She is passionate for her trade and it pays off. Thank you!

[mayetchells]

I appreciate this distillation of knowledge, I feel frustrated that I can't feel my body cycles, I have ignored my body and its cycles all of my life, dieted, if it worked I would be a supermodel, I am so upset and angry at doctors who even today dismiss me. I have been forced to 'know' MORE than my doctors about nutrition!. Taking a deep calming breath, thank you all

[annette]

Love these videos/podcasts about fasting. I began my fasting lifestyle just over a month ago and I’m loving it, my body loves it. So please keep them coming they are so helpful 😊

[sophiamichael]

Wow I love this interview! I've been watching Mindy Pelz interviews and keep wanting to share it with people I know, but I was looking for the perfect one that would keep these specific individuals watching it. I could just recommend the book or say google Mindy, but I didn't think it would work. She has someone great ones, but this one is perfect. The simplicity even clicked for me. Also loved the spiritual/positive affirmations/brain bits at the end. It's wonderful that Mindy can still find success in ways that she is passionate about and in service to the collective.