FWG CHAT | EPISODE 18 | MATCHA TEA, VARYING YOUR FASTING WINDOW & DANGERS OF INTERMITTENT FASTING | Q&A

On this episode of FWG Chat (originally aired on May 14, 2019), I had some more fantastic follower questions to answer!! Some topics discussed include:

• I answer what got me interested in intermittent fasting in the first place (spoiler alert: It was primarily reading Dr. Jason Fung’s book, The Obesity Code).
• I share some common mistakes people practicing intermittent fasting can make that can cause them to not lose weight.
• I discuss the advantages of varying your fasting window from time-to-time so that your body won’t adapt easily.
• I explain why I don’t recommend alkaline water or many dietary supplements.
• I talk about the perceived dangers of intermittent fasting and why I don’t recommend dry fasting.
• I also learn what matcha tea is!!

Also on this episode, I share some resources that people can use to find health care professionals who are proponents of intermittent fasting in their area. These resources are:

• https://idmprogram.com/ – The Intensive Dietary Management Network Program founded by Megan Ramos and Dr. Jason Fung.
• https://www.abom.org/ – The American Board of Obesity Medicine.

DISCLAIMER: The advice on this page is not meant to replace or represent medical advice. This is nutritional advice, which is NOT the same as medical advice. Before any weight loss endeavor, the consultation of an experienced health care provider is a must. As a general rule, the following individuals should not participate in fasting:

• Diabetics-particularly those on insulin
• Lactating women
• Pregnant women
• Individuals with a history of eating disorders
• Children under the age of 18

This list is not all-encompassing; therefore, you should consult your healthcare provider before any new dietary or exercise approach.

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