Fast. Feast. Repeat. Intermittent Fasting For Life

Episode 108: Fasting and Women, Healing Insulin Resistance, and More

Jul 23, 2025

This week explores the unique challenges women face with intermittent fasting, including its impact on menstrual cycles and insulin resistance. Personal stories reveal the emotional journey of fasting, especially during menopause. The importance of holistic health tracking and mindful food choices is emphasized. Listeners learn how to prioritize overall wellness over weight loss, and new resources for personalized health insights are introduced. Humor and community support shine through as participants navigate their fasting paths.

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ANECDOTE

Lindy's Supportive IF Journey

Lindy from Canada shares how her dental office cohort of menopausal women support each other in intermittent fasting.
She has lost 12 pounds and enjoys improved sleep, energy, and less menopausal hip pain.

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ADVICE

Advice for Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

Women with hypothalamic amenorrhea should avoid over-restricting fasting windows and try a 6-hour eating window with two meals daily.
Avoid full fasts and prioritize clean fasting to help resume menstrual cycles.

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ADVICE

Managing Insulin Resistance with IF

For insulin resistance, tighten fasting windows to five hours daily and prioritize whole foods over protein shakes.
Try alternate day fasting with 500 calorie down days and nutrient-dense up days to lower insulin and A1C.

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The Power of Daily Weighing and Holistic Progress Tracking

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Navigating Fasting and Women's Health

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Understanding Women's Health and Intermittent Fasting

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Intermittent Fasting for Women: Balancing Health

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Understanding Insulin Resistance and the Impact of Food Choices

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The Evolving 'Why' of Intermittent Fasting

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Essential Resources for Intermittent Fasting and Comprehensive Health Insights

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Transforming Fasting: Insights and Experiences

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Engagement and Modern Healthcare Solutions

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In "Why We Get Sick," Dr. Ben Bikman explores the profound impact of insulin on human health. He delves into the intricate mechanisms of insulin action, revealing its role not only in glucose metabolism but also in various diseases. The book challenges conventional wisdom, offering a fresh perspective on the causes and treatment of chronic illnesses. Bikman presents a comprehensive overview of insulin's multifaceted effects, highlighting its influence on inflammation, fat storage, and cellular processes. He emphasizes the importance of understanding insulin's role in achieving optimal health and well-being.

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Delay, Don't Deny

Living an Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle

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In 'Delay, Don't Deny', Gin Stephens provides a comprehensive guide to intermittent fasting, detailing the science behind it and how it can be adapted to various lifestyles. The book emphasizes the importance of the 'clean fast' and offers practical advice on developing an intermittent fasting plan. Stephens shares her personal journey of weight loss and improved health through fasting, making the information accessible and relatable. The book also includes updates, success stories, and resources for further support and motivation.

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28-Day FAST Start Day-By-Day

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28-Day FAST Start Day-By-Day by Gin Stephens offers a structured approach to intermittent fasting, providing daily insights and motivation to help readers establish a sustainable fasting routine. The book includes inspirational case studies, troubleshooting tips, and a write-in aspect to track progress and set goals. It is designed to help readers form lasting habits, even after previous attempts at fasting may have failed.

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Fast. Feast. Repeat.

Gin Stephens

In 'Fast. Feast. Repeat. ', Gin Stephens explains how intermittent fasting (IF) can help readers lose weight, feel better, fight disease, and live longer. The book breaks down the science supporting fasting as a powerful practice for overall health and provides guidance on implementing various IF approaches into daily life. It includes a 28-Day FAST Start program and addresses common questions and concerns about intermittent fasting, emphasizing that IF is a lifestyle rather than a diet.

Welcome to this week’s episode of Fast. Feast. Repeat. Intermittent Fasting for Life, with Gin Stephens and Sheri Bullock.

To make a submission for the podcast, go to fastfeastrepeat.com/submit. We are a community-driven podcast, and we look forward to sharing your questions, success stories, non-scale victories, IF tweaks, motivational quotes (and more!) on each episode of the podcast.

Resources used in today’s episode:

Book a Discovery Call with Dr. Tabatha: https://discovery.drtabatha.com/discovery?am_id=sheri1896
https://www.fastfeastrepeat.com/episodes-and-shownotes/episode-28-dr-tabatha-barber-obgyn-and-fasting-for-women

https://youtu.be/A-cy1XwE8ws?si=yq436XoOa6tSKvXl Fasting and Women: Debunking the Myths, with Dr. Tabatha Barber and Gin

Why We Get Sick: https://amzn.to/4lrOonb

Organic whole husk psyllium: https://amzn.to/3HKLpHr

To get the books, go to https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html. The second edition of Delay, Don’t Deny is now available in ebook, paperback, hardback, and audIo book. This is the book that you’ll want to start with or share with others, as it is a simple introduction to IF. It’s been updated to include the clean fast, a thorough description of ADF and all of your ADF options, and an all new success stories section. When shopping, make sure to get the second edition, which has a 2024 publication date. The audiobook for the second edition is also available now!

Gin has a new YouTube Channel! Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_frGNiTEoJ88rZOwvuG2CA and subscribe today so you never miss an intermittent fasting tip, a support session, or an interview with a past IF Stories guest or expert.

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Go to fastfeastrepeat.com to see Gin’s and Sheri’s favorite things, and to shop with us. Every purchase you make through links on our website help to support this podcast so we can keep bringing you episodes each week.

Are you ready to take your intermittent fasting lifestyle to the next level? There’s nothing better than community to help with that. In the Delay, Don’t Deny community we all embrace the clean fast, and there’s just the right support for you as you live your intermittent fasting lifestyle.

Connect with both Gin and Sheri in the community, as well as thousands of other intermittent fasters who are there to support you along your journey. If you’re new to intermittent fasting or recommitting to the IF lifestyle, join the 28-Day FAST Start group. After your fast start, join us for support in The 1st Year group. Need tips for long term maintenance? We have a place for that! There are many more useful spaces beyond these, and you can interact in as many as you like.

Visit ginstephens.com/community to join us. An annual membership costs just over a dollar a week when you do the math. If you aren’t ready to fully commit for a year, join for a month and you can cancel at any time. If you know you’ll want to stay forever, we also have a lifetime membership option available.

IF is free. You don’t need to join our community to fast. But if you’re looking for support from a community of like-minded IFers, we are here for you at ginstephens.com/community.

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