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The Worst Intermittent Fasting Mistakes That Lead To Weight Gain | Dr. Mindy Pelz

Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

Impact Theory

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4.7 • 5.2K Ratings

🗓️ 23 May 2023

⏱️ 144 minutes

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Summary

Only 12% of Americans are metabolically fit. Metabolic flexibility may not be the first thing you think of when fasting comes up, but it is one of fasting’s many benefits. Intermittent fasting is often used as a tool for weight loss, but it’s not done properly in most cases. Dr. Mindy Pelz is the holistic expert grabbing millions of people’s attention by educating them about fasting, weight loss, and reclaiming their health. Mindy is a recognized leader and pioneer in the fasting movement. Mindy’s depth of knowledge with fasting for men and women shows in how practical and not complicated she makes fasting . In this episode Dr. Mindy really simplifies fasting at every stage, whether you’re a seasoned pro at fasting or brand new and not sure where to start. Mindy’s approach and belief is that the body can heal itself and optimal health and weight management can be achieved through the simplicity of intermittent fasting Doing the same fast for too long is the best approach to fasting Change 3 things today as you start fasting to improve metabolic flexibility Fasting is about healing in our natural state not just weight loss Fasting myths, low carb food lies, and cauliflower pizza devastation  It’s best to focus on glucose spikes not counting calories Check out Mindy’s book, Fast Like a Girl: https://www.amazon.com/Fast-Like-Girl-Healing-Hormones/dp/1401969925  Follow Mindy Pelz:  Website: https://drmindypelz.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrMindyPelz  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.mindypelz/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmindypelz/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmindypel SPONSORS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://bit.ly/BetterhelpImpact and get on your way to being your best self. Head over to https://bit.ly/AnthrosImpact and get $200 off the office chair that promises to be the world's most comfortable sitting experience. Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://bit.ly/AG1Impact. No interest, no payments - take advantage of this special financing offer at https://bit.ly/NetsuiteImpact to get the visibility and control you need to weather any storm. Sign up today at https://bit.ly/ButcherBoxImpact and use code IMPACT to get a FREE TURKEY ​plus $20 off your first order.​ Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact? If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you. Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.  This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day. Subscription Benefits: Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more New episodes delivered ad-free Exclusive access to Tom’s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more: Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement Money Mindset: Business & Finance Relationship Theory: Relationships Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

What's up guys? I'm really excited to have on the fasting health expert, Dr. Mindy Pels,

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joining me today with over 38 million YouTube views and millions of people learning how to

0:09.6

fast, heal the body, and maintain a healthy weight. Mindy makes fasting easy and doable for nearly

0:14.8

everyone. And fasting has certainly had a huge impact on my life. It's something I think most people, if not everybody, should try. And in today's episode, we talk about what you've been getting wrong about fasting, the easiest way to build a fasting lifestyle if you've never done it, or if you've done it but failed before. And Mindy reveals how to make fasting the most effortless thing you can do to maintain your health. If you're loving this show, and I hope you are, you'll want to know we've just launched

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legendary interviews. I'm Tom Billu, and welcome to Impact Theory. What are some of the biggest things

1:38.0

that people get wrong about fasting? Oh, it's a great first start. The biggest thing is they hook on to one fast and they do it the same way over and over and over again. So once they come to fasting, they go, okay, wow, got great results. I feel incredible. I'm just skipping breakfast. I'm starting to eat at noon every day. And they just do that for months and months and months and then they get stuck.

2:03.1

Why would that repetition be a problem?

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And is there like a right entry point?

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Yeah.

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Because I think if people haven't tried fasting, they probably just think just don't eat.

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