Fast. Feast. Repeat. Intermittent Fasting For Life

Episode 126: Medication and Fasting, Food Noise, and More

Nov 26, 2025

Explore the intersection of medications and fasting, uncovering which are safe and which to avoid. Learn about managing food noise linked to stress and tips for distinguishing cravings. Hear inspiring listener stories about intermittent fasting success and strategies for overcoming summer challenges. Delve into the deeper motivations behind fasting and practical advice for maintaining consistency. Lastly, discover mindset shifts to reshape your approach to setbacks and progress.

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ADVICE

Recover Appetite After Illness

After a period of under-eating due to illness, follow with a week of 'downish/uppish' days to reassure your body.
Do one full-window day then a two-meal full-up day to signal abundance and restore appetite.

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App Built To Maintain Summer Routine

Gin shared creating a window-tracking app during her first challenging summer to maintain fasting routine.
She used errands and activities to avoid temptation and keep consistency.

ADVICE

Safe Medication During Fast

Avoid taking ibuprofen on an empty stomach because it can damage your stomach lining.
Take acetaminophen (Tylenol) or take ibuprofen only after you've eaten.

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Fast. Feast. Repeat. Intermittent Fasting for Life, with Gin Stephens and Sheri Bullock.
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Resources used in today’s episode:Food Story: Rewrite the Way You Eat, Think, and Live: https://amzn.to/46Ze3yD
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/here-there-and-everywhere/202503/quieting-the-food-noise
https://www.katelymannutrition.com/blog/food-noise-adhd
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