Fast. Feast. Repeat. Intermittent Fasting For Life Episode 109: Shaky or Lightheaded?, Choosing Fasting, Always Starving, and More
Jul 30, 2025
This week, the hosts dive into the often-overlooked challenges of fatigue and lightheadedness during intermittent fasting. They share stories of personal triumphs in fasting and the humorous struggles of trivia nights. The conversation shifts to the risks of weight loss drugs versus clean fasting, advocating for sustainable health approaches. Early successes and later challenges in a listener's fasting journey highlight the need for flexibility. Embracing change, they discuss maintaining hydration and understanding health markers for better well-being.
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Manage Medications and Fast Clean
- Check if medications like blood pressure meds need adjustment as fasting may alter their necessity.
- Avoid breaking your fast accidentally with supplements or drinks that trigger insulin responses, like creatine or flavored teas.
Creatine Breaks Fast
- Creatine breaks your fast, so only take it during your eating window.
- Taking creatine during fasting can cause shakiness and hunger due to breaking the fast.
Choose Clean Fasting Over Surgery
- Avoid weight loss surgery and GLP-1 drugs due to permanent body changes and metabolic side effects.
- Focus on clean fasting and real food to achieve sustainable weight loss and metabolic health.
