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Fasting For Life

Ep. 257 - Understanding Ketones & Metabolic Switch | Keto-Mojo Guide: Testing & Results | Beyond Basic Fasting | Glycogen Depletion Tips | Sleep & Exercise Impact | Fat Adaptation Journey| Join the Fasting Challenge

Fasting For Life

Scott Watier

Nutrition, Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

4.61.1K Ratings

🗓️ 26 November 2024

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

***JOIN THE MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS Dec. 11, 2024!*** New to fasting or want to get back on track? Struggling to break through a plateau? Ready to finally stop obsessing about your diet? Let’s kick off spring time and prep for summer with intention, habit-building, and fast-tracking your fasting results! We'll GUIDE you how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use 'fast cycling' to achieve uncommon results! Join us on March 20th for the Master Your Fasting Challenge!   REGISTER HERE! Click the Link for DATES, DETAILS, and FAQs! DECEMBER 11th CHALLENGE REGISTRATION LINK In today’s episode of the "Fasting for Life" podcast, we discuss the benefits and challenges of using fasting as a tool for health, focusing on the concept of flipping the metabolic switch, which involves transitioning the body from using glucose to ketones for energy. We highlight the importance of understanding ketosis, measuring ketone levels accurately using blood tests, and employing strategies such as proper hydration, controlled carbohydrate intake, and varied fasting durations to achieve metabolic flexibility. The episode also addresses common misconceptions about fasting, like the belief that longer fasts always lead to deeper ketosis, and offers practical tips for maximizing fat oxidation through high-intensity exercise and improved sleep quality. By incorporating these strategies, listeners can enhance their fasting journey, leading to improved body composition, cognitive function, and overall metabolic health. FREE RESOURCE - DOWNLOAD THE NEW  BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FAT LOSS! Learn how to RAMP UP into longer fasting windows! Gain insights into the non-weight loss benefits of fasting! Personalize your own fasting schedule and consistent FAT LOSS results! Get answers to what breaks a fast, how to break a fast, and tips and tricks to accelerate your fasting wins! THE BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FAT LOSS DOWNLOAD Link to Berberine mentioned in this episode: https://us.fullscript.com/plans/ffl-berberine DOWNLOAD THE FASTING TRANSFORMATION JOURNAL HERE! Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! Get 30% off a Keto-Mojo blood glucose and ketone monitor (discount shown at checkout)! Click here! Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of like-minded, new, and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply! Fasting For Life Community - Join HERE New to the podcast and wondering where to start? Head to the website and download our  Fast Start Guide, 6 simple steps to put One Meal a Day Fasting (OMAD) into practice! Get our NEW sleep guide here! SLEEP GUIDE DIRECT DOWNLOAD If you enjoy the podcast, would you please tap on the stars below and consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it helps bring you the best original content each week. We also enjoy reading them! Research Links: https://keto-mojo.com/blog/intermittent-fasting-ketosis/?_kx=96u0JvQJ11AcA-dHzfAOyq3iRhgqKF0ZR5xcgH8sHjk.LpJ8Se https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/oby.22065

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0:00.0

Hello, I'm Dr. Scott Wadier.

0:03.2

And I'm Tommy Welling, and you're listening to the Fasting for Life podcast.

0:07.0

This podcast is about using fasting as a tool to regain your health, achieve ultimate wellness, and live the life you truly deserve.

0:15.0

Each episode is a short conversation on a single topic with immediate actionable steps.

0:20.0

We cover everything

0:21.2

from fat loss and health and wellness to the science of lifestyle design. We started fasting

0:25.9

for life because of how fasting has transformed our lives and we hope to share the tools that

0:30.1

we have learned along the way.

0:31.5

Hey everyone, welcome to the fasting for life podcast.

0:42.0

My name is Dr. Scott Wadier, and I'm here, as always.

0:44.2

I'm a good friend and colleague, Tommy Welling.

0:45.6

Good afternoon to you, sir.

0:47.5

Hey, Scott.

0:48.0

How are you?

0:48.9

Fantastic, my friend.

0:49.8

Excited for today's conversation.

0:53.1

We are going to be diving in to a conversation that we love

0:59.2

because it involves fasting and involves ketones. One of our partners that we love,

1:03.8

Keto Mojo, we'll give them a shout out here in just a minute. But we're going to title today

1:07.9

flipping the metabolic switch and why fasting may not be enough to do so.

1:15.1

So before we dive into that, I want to welcome everybody in to the podcast. First and foremost, if you are new, welcome to the show.

1:25.2

We have a shout out from Martita Molina. Just a few days ago, easy to understand.

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