
The Intermittent Fasting Podcast
Burn fat, gain energy, and enhance health by changing WHEN you eat, not WHAT you eat! Explore the intermittent fasting (IF) lifestyle, with Melanie Avalon - biohacker, founder of AvalonX, and author of What When Wine Diet: Lose Weight And Feel Great With Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, And Wine - and Barry Conrad - actor, singer-songwriter, and creator and host of Banter with BC.
Latest episodes

Jan 29, 2018 • 1h 12min
#041 - WEIRD IF PROBLEMS Part I: Crying, Shoe Sizes, No Weight Gain, Toilets, Sweet Smells, Sweats, Throat Clearing, And More!
Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode41 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us at Patreon.com/IFpodcast - It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food and the Delay, Don't Deny Lifestyle SHOW NOTES 13:37 - Listener Problem: Sara - None Of My Shoes Fit Anymore 15:35 - Listener Problem: Clara - I Cry Easily During The Fasted State 21:25 - Listener Problem: Heather - Not Gaining Weight With Binging + No IF? 28:10 - Listener Problem: Alice - Pain Under Right Rib 34:20 - Listener Problem: Theresa - Frequent Urination 35:05 - Listener Problem: Hannah - Smelly Pee 36:20 - Listener Problem: Jill - Slight Burning With Urination 43:18 - Listener Problem: Maryellen - Keto Body Smell And Feeling Hot 43:42 - Listener Problem: Deborah - Started Smelling Sweet Like Sugar Cookies 43:55 - Listener Problem: Shawn - Don't Need Deodorant Anymore, Lost Taste For Junk Food 44:15 - Listener Problem: Monica - No Need For Deodoran 51:20 - Listener Problem: Melissa - Excessive Drool 51:40 - Listener Problem: Holly - Metallic Taste After Eating 52:35 - Listener Problem: Bianca - Sour Taste 52:45 - Listener Problem: Niki - Clearing Throat A Lot For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Jan 22, 2018 • 1h 21min
#040 - IF & Human Growth Hormone, Fiber, Juice Fasting, Breastfeeding, Calorie Restriction Vs. Dieting, And More!
Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode40 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us at Patreon.com/IFpodcast - It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food and the Delay, Don't Deny Lifestyle SHOW NOTES 5:45 - Listener FEEDBACK: Amoray - IF While Breastfeeding 12:25 - Listener FEEDBACK: Brantley - Calorie Restriction Is NOT Good For Health And Type 2 Diabetes 19:10 - Listener Q&A: Crystol - Can You Get Enough Of The Fiber RDA With IF And/Or Low Carb 20:00 - Listener Q&A: Mark - Can You Take Fiber Supplements During The Morning Fast? Does It Spike Insulin 20:35 - Listener Q&A: Aussya - Does Water Soluble Fiber (Benefiber) Interru[t The Fast? 21:01 - Listener Q&A: Crystol - Thoughts On Psyillum Husk Fiber? 37:15 - Listener Q&A: Johanne - Thoughts On Psyillum Husk Fiber? 43:35 - Listener Q&A: Ray - How Does IF Fasting Compare To Juice Fasting? How Does IF Affect Human Growth Hormone? 45:25 - Listener Q&A: Carmelo - How Does IF Affect Human Growth Hormone? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Jan 15, 2018 • 55min
#039 - Fasting Dirty, C8/C10 MCT Oil, Tasting Wine, Oregano Oil, Tanning Beds, Varied Eating Windows, How Many Changes At A Time, And More!!
Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode39 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us at Patreon.com/IFpodcast - It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food and the Delay, Don't Deny Lifestyle SHOW NOTES 8:20 - Listener FEEDBACK: Dru - IF 19/5 Approach Success 9:00 - Listener FEEDBACK: Jo - IF Success, Sinuses, Good & Bad Days, Getting Back On The Wagon, Hashimoto's 11:25 - Listener FEEDBACK: Andrea - The Dangers Of Tanning Beds 20:00 - Listener Q&A: Aussya - What Are The Benefits Of Varied Eating Windows? 27:00 - Listener Q&A: Aussya- Does Tasting And Spitting Wine Break The Fast? 28:45 - Listener Q&A: Milah- Did Melanie And Gin Fast Dirty? 43:45 - Listener Q&A: Milah- Should You Make One Change At A Time? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Jan 8, 2018 • 1h 5min
#038 - IF & Blood Pressure, Melanie and Gin’s Disagreement, OMAD Terminology, Avoiding Produce Burn Out, Health And Wellness Recommendations, When To ...
Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode38 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us at Patreon.com/IFpodcast - It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food and the Delay, Don't Deny Lifestyle SHOW NOTES 4:30 - Listener Feedback: Holly - IF Flu, IF Success, Serrapeptase 7:20 - Listener Feedback: Matt - White Kidney Bean Extract Followup 11:00 - Listener Q&A: Emily - Can IF Cause Low Blood Pressure? 13:40 - Listener Q&A: Stephen - What Is Melanie And Gin's Biggest Disagreement? 18:35 - Listener Q&A: Gina - When Does The Eating Window End? 21:45 - Listener Q&A: Luana - How Is My IF Routine? 32:00 - Listener Q&A: Jeremy - How Do You Not Get Burnt Out On Certain Fruits And Vegetables? 40:20 - Listener Q&A: Heather - Should You Listen To Your Body And Break Your Fast Early? Is An 8 Hour Eating Window As Effective As A Smaller Window? 45:00 - Listener Q&A: Hana - What Other Things Do You Do For Health And Wellness? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Jan 2, 2018 • 53min
#037 - IF & PCOS, The Fasted High, Vitamin D, Sleep, Long Term IF Studies, Coffee Anxiety, Sweeteners In Teas, Coconut Milk, And More!
Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode37 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us at Patreon.com/IFpodcast - It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food and the Delay, Don't Deny Lifestyle SHOW NOTES 5:45 - SUBMIT YOUR WEIRD PROBLEMS! 8:00 - Listener Q&A: Sharon - Are There Any Long Term Studies On IF? 14:40 - Listener Q&A: Briana - How To Deal With Anxiety From Coffee? Are Added Sweeteners In Flavored Teas Ok? 14:40 - Listener Q&A: Briana - How To Deal With Anxiety From Coffee? Are Added Sweeteners In Flavored Teas Ok? 20:20 - Listener Q&A: Ashley - When Is The Best Time To Take Vitamin D? 20:20 - Listener Q&A: Jenna Beth - What If You Wake Up In The Middle Of The Night Or Early? 34:20 - Listener Q&A: Jen - Thoughts On Coconut Milk? 34:20 - Listener Q&A: Megan - THow Does IF Affect PCOS? 45:00 - Listener Q&A: Yo - When Do You Start Experiencing The High Feeling From IF? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Dec 26, 2017 • 48min
#036 - The Christmas Episode!!!
Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode36 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us at Patreon.com/IFpodcast - It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food and the Delay, Don't Deny Lifestyle SHOW NOTES 7:50 - Listener Feedback: David - Endurance Feedback 9:45 - Listener Feedback: Melissa: - Endurance Feedback 11:30 - Listener Q&A: Gina: - Tip For Leaving iTunes Review 5:50 - Listener Feedback: Sara (iTunes): Tip For Leaving iTunes Review 15:45 - Our Top 5 Holiday Benefits 27:37 - Our Top 5 Holiday Tips For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Dec 19, 2017 • 1h 1min
#035 - Fasted Training, Marathons, Tummy Rumbles, 2 Hour Window Difference, And More!!
Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode35 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us at Patreon.com/IFpodcast - It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food and the Delay, Don't Deny Lifestyle SHOW NOTES 7:10 - Listener Feedback: David - Exercise Related Questions On The Podcast 16:40 - Listener Q&A: Jen - How To Pair IF And Marathon Training? Is It Bad To Wait Long After Exercising To Eat? 19:00 - Listener Q&A: Stuart - How To Implement IF For Endurance Sports? (Triathalon) 20:00 - Listener Q&A: Cassidy - Any Tips For Long Distance Runners And IF? 39 :55 Listener Q&A: Pat- Does An Eating Window Shortened By Just 2 Hours Offer Extra Benefits? 48:15 Listener Q&A: Erin - Is There A Trick For Dealing With Tummy Rumbles During Fasting? 49:15: SEND US YOUR WEIRD IF PROBLEMS!! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Dec 12, 2017 • 1h 14min
#034 - Brain Fog, Carb Digestion, White Kidney Bean Extract, Last Meal Before Fasting, Indulgent Meals, What Melanie And Gin Eat, And More!
Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode34 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us at Patreon.com/IFpodcast - It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food and the Delay, Don't Deny Lifestyle SHOW NOTES 5:50 - Listener Feedback: Betty 14:45 - Listener Q&A: Krissie - How Does Your Last Meal Before Your Fast Affect The Entrance Into The Fasted State? 19:35 - Listener Q&A: Matt - Thoughts On White Kidney Bean Extract? 24:40 - How Carbs Are Broken Down By The Body 31:35 - Listener Q&A: Mark - What Causes Brain Fog? Should You Continue Fasting, Or Eat? 32:30 - Listener Q&A: Melanie - Is Brain Fog From Low Electrolytes? Tips For Dealing With It? 48:20 - Listener Q&A: Rob - How Indulgent Can Your IF Meals Be? What Do Melanie And Gin Eat? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Dec 4, 2017 • 1h 7min
#033 - IF Supplement Guide, LDN, Prebiotics Vs. Probiotics, Digestive Support, The Source Of Cravings, Tips For Boredom Munchies, And More!
Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode33 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us at Patreon.com/IFpodcast - It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food and the Delay, Don't Deny Lifestyle SHOW NOTES 4:15 - Gin's Dry Farm Wines Review 6:50 - Listener Feedback: Rosie - Victory: Preparing Meals In The Fasted State! 11:25 - Listener Q&A: Kathi - What Minerals And Vitamins Do Melanie And Gin Take During IF? 12:50 - Prebiotics/ Probiotics 18:35 - What Does Gin Take Now? 20:25 - Types of Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate) 22:50 - Melanie's Routine 24:45 - Low Dose Naltrexone 28:10 - Our Thoughts On Melatonin 32:30 - Cilantro 34:30 - Listener Q&A: Heidi - Can You Differentiate Between Actual Hunger And Habitual Eating By The Source Of The Thought? 35:45 - Listener Q&A: Alexis - How Do You Stop Eating Out Of Boredom? 36:45 - The Four Tendencies 36:45 - Homeostatic vs Traditional Hunger 41:50 - Artificial Sweeteners And Cravings 47:15 - Elaborates Intrusion Theory 48:44 - Rational Reasoning 55:05 - Tips To Deal With Eating Out Of Boredom 55:35 - Pavlok For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Nov 28, 2017 • 54min
#032 - Common IF “Errors,” Digestive Enzymes, HCL, Hair Loss & Growth, Time For Results, And More!
Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode32 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us at Patreon.com/IFpodcast - It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food and the Delay, Don't Deny Lifestyle SHOW NOTES 7:50 - Listener Q&A: Cindy - What Are Some Errors People Make When Trying To Lose Weight With IF? (What Am I Doing Wrong?) 9:20 - Not Fasting Clean 13:30 - Not Giving It Enough Time 16:20 - Scale Not Accurate Because Of Body Recomposition 18:55 - Micromanaging And Calorie Counting 20:50 - Too Long Of A Window 21:50 - WHAT You're Eating (Processed Foods, Refined Foods, Addictive Foods) 23:15 - WHAT You're Eating (Carbs, Ketosis, Etc.) - Finding The Right Foods For You 24:55 - Factors Beyond Your Immediate Control (Hormones, Thyroid, Etc.) 27:30 - Other Factors: Sleep and Stress 28:10 - Listener Q&A: Nicole - When Do You Take HCL And Digestive Enzymes During Your Eating Window? 38:55 - Listener Q&A: Cindy - Can IF Encourage Hair Loss? 52:52 - Listener Q&A Melissa: How Long To Experience Energy And Benefits With IF? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy