Ditch the Diet Mentality: Intermittent Fasting Ideas for Weight Loss & Brain Fog

Finding Life PurposeRyan Haddon
Written By Sarah Milken

Show Notes

What if I told you that changing your eating window during the day could help your midlife mind and body in 6 different ways? Would you consider intermittent fasting to lose weight, have a more clear mind and reduce inflammation? We are in a time where we are now emphasizing the importance of acknowledging the female midlife aging process and embracing it from a place of empowerment and education, not shame and embarrassment. Want to know more about hormone balancing, brain fog, weight loss, detoxification, and the midlife experience. 

  

Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken, in an open and honest conversation called, Ditch the Diet Mentality: Intermittent Fasting ideas for Weight Loss & Brain Fog. My guest, Cynthia Thurlow, a nurse practitioner, CEO, and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, shares her expertise in intermittent fasting and women's health. We talk about her personal journey and career pivot, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging the aging process and embracing it from a place of empowerment and education. Cynthia advocates for women to listen to their bodies and put in the “work” to create healthy habits for optimal balance and approach to health and wellness.

Some Highlights: 

  • Shifting your mindset about the aging process – change the narrative and make it a positive!

  • Why we should be more proactive with our health

  • Through great adversity comes opportunity! You can walk through the fire and still come out okay.

  • Why it’s important to support muscle growth

  • Hormone replacement therapy – what it’s all about and why Cynthia’s a fan

  • Intermittent fasting and what it’s all about

  • There’s no shame in taking a nap and going to bed earlier!

  • What is metabolic flexibility and how do you measure it

  • What good glycemic control looks like

  • The common misconception about autophagy

  • The anti-inflammatory diet – be mindful of the quality of the food you eat!

  • Getting rid of the self-limiting beliefs that prevents us from starting or staying consistent with intermittent fasting

  • Trust the process – reframe your negative thoughts!

  • Why going gluten-free helps – going gluten-free puts a lot of autoimmune conditions in remission

  • Steak vs. protein shake - animal-based protein trumps plant-based protein... always!

  • Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!

  • What’s a clean fast and should you do it?

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Full transcript linked here.

This podcast, along with associated websites and social media materials, are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The views expressed are that of Dr. Sarah Milken, and that of her guests, respectively. It is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any further medical questions.

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