The Fasting Highway

This week, I speak to New York Times best-selling author and my good friend Gin Stephens

Gin is known worldwide for her work in the IF community and her books, which have changed countless lives and she lives in South Carolina, USA.

Gin has a burning passion for helping others find great health, as you will hear in this episode.

In a candid discussion, we chat about her books All Things IF and we bust open a few myths about the IF lifestyle

To connect with Gin.

www.ginstephens.com

All her books can be found on Amazon, and all are good booksellers.

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Please consider joining the Fasting Highway Patreon community it really has been great for all who have joined.

I strongly urge you to do so if you need more accountability and support for not a lot each month, as it is helping so many people to do that.

It has become an excellent add-on to our patrons' IF lifestyle, who enjoy a lot of bonus content to support them living an IF life, and it supports me in getting the podcast out and running the Facebook group.

For less than a cup of coffee a month, you can join and support your own health goals.

Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join.

Private coaching by Graeme. Graeme is available on a limited basis for private one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with you. He can help you with those burning questions about how to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey.

To book a time, go to the website and click Get help/coaching. www.thefastinghighway.com

Graeme's book The Fasting Highway can be found at your local Amazon store in paperback and Kindle. Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. All content is the opinion of the host and guest only.

BIO: ALISON PREUSS (pronounced PROYCE)

 I am a 67-year-old mother of three and grandmother of one, widowed for 10 years. I live in Angus, northeast Scotland. I have owned and run an online vintage boutique since 2007 and was previously a Scottish parliamentary researcher and freelance journalist. My own children were home-educated, and I co-ordinate the national Scottish Home Education Forum which offers information, support and advocacy to parents and campaigns on education issues. My attempts at retirement have proved futile as I enjoy what I do and like to keep busy and active both mentally and physically. I was a skinny child and did classical ballet until my mid-teens, so I never had any cause to diet, and my weight remained static for years. After my first two pregnancies in the 80s, I zapped back to normal within weeks, but my third baby was quite a bruiser and it took me a few months of good diet (not dieting!) and exercise to get back in shape. During my husband's illness and after he died in 2013, I practically stopped eating due to stress and trauma. I dropped so much weight I looked emaciated, but once I got back into regular eating, middle-age creep started to become evident!

I came to IF through my son, who takes his health very seriously and is an avid researcher. My first shot at it was in 2018/2019 when I did a 5-month stint with good results, but I made the mistake of looking at it as a short-term undertaking rather than a lifestyle change. When Covid and the first lockdown came along, like many, I got sloppy with my diet and drank too much. The catalyst for change was my daughter's wedding in November 2021, for which I had around 10 months' notice to fit into the vintage dress I wanted to wear (and it would be a challenge!) I took it very seriously and began on 11 January 2021 doing 19:5, which had worked well previously, and completely cutting out alcohol. Meanwhile, I joined a few IF groups online and devoured IF podcasts, taking inspiration from others' experiences. Two months in, I had started regular dance sessions, and four months in, I was in the gym three times a week and doing occasional Meal-less Mondays /36-hour fasts.  I didn't regularly weigh myself but took many photographs and weekly measurements. I was losing inches steadily and gaining muscle due to strength training, and people were noticing. Two months before my daughter's wedding, I had reached my goal of fitting into that vintage dress and continued downward until around February 2022, when I estimated I had lost around 45lbs. Now, three years into IF, it's just a usual way of life, and I can't see myself ever going back. 

In terms of unexpected NSVs, a longstanding scar from a burn on my leg completely disappeared and an injury to my finger that I'd trapped in a drawer miraculously got better. My skin has improved, and my hair is now waist-length, silver and in great condition, despite being a woman of a certain age. I managed to get back into my front splits at 66 with consistent flexibility training, although my hamstrings do complain a bit! I also fit into some of the clothes I wore in my 20s, including a vintage evening dress to meet the queen in 1981. It's been like a post-pandemic renewal! 

 Alison Preuss

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Please consider joining the Fasting Highway Patreon community.

I strongly urge you to do so if you need more accountability and support for not a lot each month, as it is helping so many people to do that.

It has become an excellent add-on to our patrons' IF lifestyle, who enjoy a lot of bonus content to support them living an IF life, and it supports me in getting the podcast out and running the Facebook group.

For less than a cup of coffee a month, you can join and support your own health goals.

Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join.

Please go to the show notes episode 79 for the original Podcast with Renee in July 2021

Update to those notes

Almost 49-year-old wife and mother of three (22, 20, 17). Former ICU nurse turned stay-at-home mom.

I am from Minnesota, USA. I began fasting on February 1, 2021, losing 50 pounds over ten months. I maintained that weight range for about a year and then started to see a very slow regain. 

I had a hysterectomy in late October 2023, and since then, saw my weight climb very quickly. I'm currently 18 pounds higher than when I first started maintaining. 

The Fasting Highway

Our Patreon Supporters Community

Please consider joining the Fasting Highway Patreon community.

I strongly urge you to do so if you need more accountability and support for not a lot each month, as it is helping so many people to do that.

It has become an excellent add-on to our patrons' IF lifestyle, who enjoy a lot of bonus content to support them living an IF life, and it supports me in getting the podcast out and running the Facebook group.

For less than a cup of coffee a month, you can join and support your own health goals.

Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join.

Private coaching by Graeme. Graeme is available on a limited basis for private one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with you. He can help you with those burning questions about how to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey.

To book a time, go to the website and click Get help/coaching. www.thefastinghighway.com

Graeme's book The Fasting Highway can be found at your local Amazon store in paperback and Kindle. Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. All content is the opinion of the host and guest only.

By Shoshana Grinstein

Height—150cm 5ft—Weight at start 88 kilos *size 46. Current weight around 70 kilos *size 36!! Growing up in Montreal, Canada- very active, healthy childhood. Age 11/12- first encounter with weight on the scale, dietitian. Instead of becoming more confident, it made me more self-conscious. I was hard on myself and judgemental. Periods of over-eating Periods of under-eating Un-healthy relationship with my body and food Moved to Israel, gained weight- lost weight- got married- pregnancies. Heavier and heavier between each pregnancy- about 20 kilos overweight Depression- finally leading to real healing Therapy: learning to accept myself, to be kind to myself. Pregnancy #4- healing but corona !! stuck at home. Crazy. Weight Gain and inactivity. While pregnant, parenting coach. So during covid, began listening to podcasts about Parenting. Became vegan and listened to Podcasts about healthy eating, which led to podcasts about mental health. I began to treat myself better, talk to me more kindly, try to motivate me positively, and just get happier. As much as I was learning to love myself the way I was, I couldn't ignore how big I had gotten; a few things triggered my fasting start. My son had said to me: Mom, I’ve never seen you run! A picture from the summer. And ads constantly popping up on my instagram about it! I finally said- what the hell, let’s try. I have nothing to lose… except the weight. I challenged myself; it was 9:00 pm- I could not eat until recess at 10:00. I did it! Stopped eating at 8 pm and went the next day to 10:00… then noon… then I wouldn’t eat until I got home from work. OMAD…. Pilates in July (6 months in), and here we are! Within a week, I realized I needed to know more- started listening to Gin Stephens, and bought and read her book. I looked for more interesting podcasts and found The Fasting Highway- bought and read The Fasting Highway! It is so motivating and such an exciting community to be a part of. The initial weight came off fast! I was down 10 kilos in no time. I felt such a new sense of freedom- so in control. I learned to listen to my body and stopped fearing that I might miss out or feel hungry…. “Vigilance without obsession!” Measured but stopped weighing- keep getting rid of clothes- old and new! (Dropped my false sense of confidence and swapped it out for a new one.) Having been raised in a home where no one saw me for who I was/am- no one motivated me or believed in me and now… I’m in a place in my life where I feel such control; I feel worthy, and I feel that I can do and succeed at whatever I want. I want more for myself and my family, and I know now that I can accomplish anything. To get to this point in my life after years of struggling is so liberating

The Fasting Highway

Our Patreon Supporters Community

Please consider joining the Fasting Highway Patreon community.

I strongly urge you to do so if you need more accountability and support for not a lot each month, as it is helping so many people to do that.

It has become an excellent add-on to our patrons' IF lifestyle, who enjoy a lot of bonus content to support them living an IF life, and it supports me in getting the podcast out and running the Facebook group.

For less than a cup of coffee a month, you can join and support your own health goals.

Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join.

Private coaching by Graeme. Graeme is available on a limited basis for private one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with you. He can help you with those burning questions about how to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey.

To book a time, go to the website and click Get help/coaching. www.thefastinghighway.com

Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. All content is the opinion of the host and guest only.

Bio -Sheila Parsons

Hello.  I’m Sheila Parsons, a 70-year-old retired federal employee, wife, mother and grandmother, raising two of my grandchildren, a 20-year-old in college and a 15-year-old in high school.  I am a native Atlantan and have lived in this area all my life.

Hello.  I’m Sheila Parsons, a 70-year-old retired federal employee, wife, mother and grandmother, raising two of my grandchildren, a 20-year-old in college and a 15-year-old in high school.  I am a native Atlantan and have lived in this area all my life.

I am obsessed with Intermittent Fasting!  It’s magic!  Clean fast, and the rest is magic!

o   After reading Delay Don’t Deny by Gin Stephens, I began IF January 2019–5 years ago, weighing 205 lbs.

o   I am 5’2” tall and currently weigh 134 lbs., maintaining 132-135 for two years. 

o   Total weight loss 71 lbs.

o   I wear size Small to Medium, size 8 clothes.

o   I am healthy!  

o   I walk and swim in summer for exercise.  

o   I have so much energy!  

o   I drink only black coffee, unsweetened teas and water while fasting.

o   I eat whatever I want during my window, opting for mostly healthy choices.  I eat all the things, keeping it simple. No Keto, no calorie counting.  I have always hated that in previous diets, and I have tried them all.  Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Atkins and I have taken diet pills.  I lost weight but never stayed with it and would gain all the weight back, plus some.  

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Please consider joining the Fasting Highway Patreon community.

I strongly urge you to do so if you need more accountability and support for not a lot each month, as it is helping so many people to do that.

It has become an excellent add-on to our patrons' IF lifestyle, who enjoy a lot of bonus content to support them living an IF life, and it supports me in getting the podcast out and running the Facebook group.

For less than a cup of coffee a month, you can join and support your own health goals.

Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join.

Private coaching by Graeme. Graeme is available on a limited basis for private one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with you. He can help you with those burning questions about how to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey.

To book a time, go to the website and click Get help/coaching. www.thefastinghighway.com

Graeme's book The Fasting Highway can be found at your local Amazon store in paperback and Kindle. Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. All content is the opinion of the host and guest only.

I am obsessed with Intermittent Fasting!  It’s magic!  Clean fast and the rest is magic!

Tracey is 54 years old and lives in Iowa.  She is married to her high school sweetheart and the love of her life. They have 3 grown daughters and 3 granddaughters. Family is a huge part of her “why” for finally deciding in 2022 that it was time to focus on her physical health and prioritise her well-being. In her school days, Tracey was fit and athletic. Her daily activities covered the poor eating habits she developed in her teen years. Once college came, the activity decreased, and poor food choices continued; 30 years of yo-yo dieting followed. Tracey was always looking for a quick fix and focused solely on the scale and her appearance. She now reflects and understands the abuse she put her body through for years. Tipping the scales in late 2019 at almost 200 pounds on her 5’4” frame, fatigue, joint pain and pre-diabetes were taking its toll. Tracey and her husband were empty nesters and new grandparents, and she began to realize her lifestyle would keep her from enjoying the best years of her life ahead of them. Her mindset was shifting, and a journey was underway. She had no idea how much healthier and happier her future was about to become.  When she reached out to her physician one more time for help, she was told if she couldn’t go more than a couple hours before getting “hangry”, she shouldn’t consider intermittent fasting and maybe try the Mediterranean diet.  That conversation planted a seed for intermittent fasting because, after all, if Tracey is told she can’t do something, she tends to think to the contrary.  Over the next couple of years, she discovered Gin Stephens and Dr. Fung, read their books and then tucked them away until August 2022, when her mindset was fully on board for finally making a lifestyle change.  She got the books out again and began her true IF journey.  Along the way she discovered podcasts and Facebook groups, which led her to The Fasting Highway.  To date, Tracey has lost almost 60 pounds, gained numerous NSV’s and turned her health around!  She lives an active life with her husband of 32 years and can now keep up with her family!  She practiced dental hygiene for 15 years and in 2020, made a career change to the business side of dental where she became a practice manager at a dental office.  She enjoys long walks, landscaping, listening to podcasts and spending as much time with her family. Tracey considers herself one blessed lady!

The Fasting Highway

Our Patreon Supporters Community

Please consider joining the Fasting Highway Patreon community.

I strongly urge you to do so if you need more accountability and support for not a lot each month, as it is helping so many people to do that.

It has become an excellent add-on to our patrons' IF lifestyle, who enjoy a lot of bonus content to support them living an IF life, and it supports me in getting the podcast out and running the Facebook group.

For less than a cup of coffee a month, you can join and support your own health goals.

Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join.

Private coaching by Graeme. Graeme is available on a limited basis for private one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with you. He can help you with those burning questions about how to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey.

To book a time, go to the website and click Get help/coaching. www.thefastinghighway.com

Graeme's book The Fasting Highway can be found at your local Amazon store in paperback and Kindle. Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. All content is the opinion of the host and guest only.

My name is Helen Blicharz. I am a 50-year-old mother of three. I also have a wonderful husband, John, and the cutest little Beagle named Bingo. I work for a Lutheran Church, and I have a member, Shelley Beck, who introduced me to your podcast. She also encourages me to share my story with you and has been doing so for over a year; I've been hesitating as I am still on my weight loss journey. I have been pretty much overweight most of my life or at least after I graduated college. I tried just about every diet out there Weight Watchers, Liquid diets. Nutrisystem's Jenny Craig, you name it. Various things worked throughout the years, but nothing never worked or help me loose weight. In 2018, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and my doctor told me that most people were not successful in losing weight on their own and that I had really good insurance, and she recommended weight loss surgery. I was really offended, but I found out later that she was in her residency and was using a reverse psychology tactic, which worked for me. I told her that I have never truly tried to lose weight on my own, and I think I could do it with some guidance. So I started out giving up sugar for 21 days, and that led me to a low-carb diet. Which eventually led to keto. And I lost 25 lbs. When I went back to the doctor, she was very happy, and that started my journey to where I am today. I did not stay with Keto, but I was introduced to intermittent fasting. COVID and why everyone else gained weight I was losing because I had more control and I didn't have insulin spikes. The keto diet helped me too. Gain the confidence I needed to find another lifestyle which was intermittent fasting. Three years later I still Fast, Feast & Repeat. Mostly. I have a four-hour window, so I fast for 20 hours, and sometimes, on the weekend, I open my window up for 8 hours to switch it up. I have lost 110 lbs. total so far, and although I am currently not at my goal weight and still have 50 lbs. to go, I know I will get there.

The Fasting Highway

Our Patreon Supporters Community

Please consider joining the Fasting Highway Patreon community.

I strongly urge you to do so if you need more accountability and support for not a lot each month, as it is helping so many people to do that.

It has become an excellent add-on to our patrons' IF lifestyle, who enjoy a lot of bonus content to support them living an IF life, and it supports me in getting the podcast out and running the Facebook group.

For less than a cup of coffee a month, you can join and support your own health goals.

Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join.

Private coaching by Graeme. Graeme is available on a limited basis for private one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with you. He can help you with those burning questions about how to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey.

To book a time, go to the website and click Get help/coaching. www.thefastinghighway.com

Graeme's book The Fasting Highway can be found at your local Amazon store in paperback and Kindle. Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. All content is the opinion of the host and guest only.

Jules is a 53 years old woman, married, with three beautiful children and living the dream in Western Australia (WA). Her passions, besides her vocation are, yoga, bush walking, going to the beach and reading. Jules is a family therapist for a not-for-profit women’s health organisation and dearly loves her work. Previously, she was a registered nurse; she trained and then worked in Victoria and the UK. She lived there for 15 years, and she met her lovely Englishmen. Jules had two of her children in the UK, and they all moved to her hometown in Victoria, where she had her third child in 2007. Then, they moved from Victoria to WA in 2010 due to hubby's work commitments.

During Jules’s third pregnancy, in 2006, she developed gestational diabetes, which sparked off an intentional health journey. Having gestational diabetes meant she had to test fasting blood sugar levels all the time, just like a type 1 diabetic. And, since 2007 has needed to have fasting BSL’s annually and Fasting Glucose Tolerance Test every three years. Also, Jules’s grandmother had type 2 diabetes and unfortunately had to have one of her toes amputated and was on daily oral medication. So, with these two factors in Jule’s medical and family history, Jules was determined to avoid acquiring type 2 diabetes. Disappointingly, Jules was quite discouraged by GP’s saying each year, when she would go in to see them for the blood work results, that she would inevitably get it and there was nothing to be done to prevent it. Then, with a few changes in Jules’s health, well-being and significant life events, Jule’s blood results started to deteriorate, and she feared the worst. Then, thankfully, in 2018, Julie discovered a tool called Intermittent fasting; at the time, when she was going down the rabbit hole of YouTube lectures about sugar and insulin from Dr Robet Lustig at the University of California and then later came across the book The Diabetes Code, by Dr Jason Fung. This book, The Diabetes Code, changed her life forever, and not to mention saved her life.

Before starting IF, Jules BSL’s were 6.8 mmol and rising, and now, after six years of IF, they average around 4.8 mmol. Jules has had to tweak her IF regime, flipping back and forth from OMAD to ADF over the six years when optimal blood results have begun to waiver. Jules's primary focus is balancing her hormones, even though she weighs daily. For those that like numbers, Jules is 175 cm tall and before IF weighed 86kg and now maintains between 76-78kg. Has gone from a dress size of 16 to 12.

The Fasting Highway

Our Patreon Supporters Community

Please consider joining the Fasting Highway Patreon community.

I strongly urge you to do so if you need more accountability and support for not a lot each month, as it is helping so many people to do that.

It has become an excellent add-on to our patrons' IF lifestyle, who enjoy a lot of bonus content to support them living an IF life, and it supports me in getting the podcast out and running the Facebook group.

For less than a cup of coffee a month, you can join and support your own health goals.

Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join.

Private coaching by Graeme. Graeme is available on a limited basis for private one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with you. He can help you with those burning questions about how to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey.

To book a time, go to the website and click Get help/coaching. www.thefastinghighway.com

Graeme's book The Fasting Highway can be found at your local Amazon store in paperback and Kindle. Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. All content is the opinion of the host and guest only.

Michelle is 52 years old and lives in the North East of England in a place called Low Fell, not far from the city of Newcastle Upon Tyne. She lives with her husband Michael (they celebrated their 25th wedding Anniversary last Aug), her 24-year-old son Owen, 21-year-old Daughter Abbie and their gorgeous little poodle Milo.

Michelle leads a hectic lifestyle; she has her own cleaning business called ‘Milo and Mich Cleaning Co. throughout the day and also an online Craft Business on Facebook called ‘Corbetts Creations and Gifts, which she works on in the evening and on weekends.

Michelle loves being active, walking her dog, attending boxing classes, and going to the gym. She usually manages to hit 15,000 steps daily.

Michelle has been following  IF for 14 months and loves the freedom it gives her and the flexibility within her busy life. After trying every diet over the years, she has lost 35 pounds in total, living an IF lifestyle, dropped two dress sizes and feels a lot fitter, healthier and happier in all aspects of her life.

Erika Barnhart is a 43-year-old salon consultant who resides in Pennsylvania with her husband and three dogs. She had been struggling with weight issues since childhood and was overweight throughout most of her life. Over many years she has tried numerous diets since the age of 12, but her success was only temporary. Erika has always been fond of eating various foods, but she also enjoys eating in large quantities and feeling full. At the age of 13, she was diagnosed with high cholesterol and triglycerides but was never prescribed any medication. Then in early 2023, she realized that she was procrastinating on scheduling her annual physical because she knew that the doctor would become more persistent about beginning a series of statin medication due to her high cholesterol. She also suffered from sleep apnea, used a CPAP machine, and had been experiencing plantar fasciitis in her right foot, causing her to limp. She felt unnaturally old, defeated, and unhealthy for her age. She was ready to make a change. She began looking for a sustainable and cost-effective plan to become healthier. As well as not wanting to take any medications unless necessary.  

Erika’s work involves a hybrid environment, including working from home, local, and overnight travel. She attends many business luncheons and events, so finding something to fit into her ever-changing routine is essential.

In March 2023, Erika finally discovered the freedom she had been seeking through fasting, and within about ten months, she lost 87 pounds (39.5kg). Erika achieved this by practising various fasts and focusing on nourishing foods. She appreciates the flexibility of fasting and incorporates it into her routine frequently. She has tried several fasts, such as Intermittent Fasting, Alternate Day Fasting (ADF), and Modified Alternate. Day Fasting (MADF), and One Meal a Day (OMAD). Also, she occasionally includes 48-60-hour fasts. Fasting has helped Erika gain more clarity, perspective, and patience, and the best part is that fasting doesn't cost anything! The flexibility has also made it easy to work into her ever-changing schedule. She's also excited to incorporate some yoga and weight training as soon as she begins working towards achieving her goal body. She’s also looking forward to hiking with her dogs once the weather improves in the spring.

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Our Patreon Supporters Community

Please consider joining the Fasting Highway Patreon community.

I strongly urge you to do so if you need more accountability and support for not a lot each month, as it is helping so many people to do that.

It has become an excellent add-on to our patrons' IF lifestyle, who enjoy a lot of bonus content to support them living an IF life, and it supports me in getting the podcast out and running the Facebook group.

For less than a cup of coffee a month, you can join and support your own health goals.

Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join.

I strongly urge you all to consider joining the Patreon community. Each month, having the extra layer of affordable support pays off for many of our members.

You get a lot back in return for what you put in for your health.

Private coaching by Graeme. Graeme is available on a limited basis for private one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with you. He can help you with those burning questions about how to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey. Get accountable and come and have a chat with Graeme, who is vastly experienced in all areas of intermittent fasting and the mindset it takes.

To book a time, go to the website and click Get help/coaching. www.thefastinghighway.com

Graeme's book The Fasting Highway can be found at your local Amazon store in paperback and Kindle.

Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. All content is the opinion of the host and guest only.

Growing up in rural Tennessee, Gretchen Bates was always very active. She spent long summer days in her childhood exploring the woods, swimming in creeks, and playing with friends.  As a teenager and young adult, Gretchen was competitive in sports and was an avid cyclist, kayaker, open-water swimmer and triathlete. By her early 30s, she had completed her first full-length Ironman competition, logged over 15,000 miles on her bike, and finished three separate, fully independent bicycle tours.  At 5’6” tall (167 CM) and 160 pounds (73 kg), she was a healthy, athletically built woman. By her late 30s, Gretchen left her physically active career to return to school for her Masters Degree.  She started a new career after graduation, leading to long hours behind a desk. The new stationary career and her naturally slowing metabolism started to take its toll.  By her 40th birthday, Gretchen weighed 185 pounds (84 kg). To control her weight, she spent several years experimenting with low-calorie and fad diets. Nothing seemed to work.

At 44 years old, Gretchen’s weight ballooned again when her mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. Gretchen became her primary caregiver, took on the management of her mother’s small business, and was responsible for her mother’s personal and health affairs, all while juggling her career. The weight of being a full-time caregiver left Gretchen physically and emotionally exhausted.  Like many caregivers, she was chronically stressed and started suffering from depression. Simultaneously, the Covid pandemic swept through North America, her mother’s condition worsened, and by 46 years old, Gretchen had reached her all-time highest weight of 220 pounds (100 kg).  A sudden health scare forced Gretchen to take a hard look at her lifestyle and to make drastic changes to reclaim her health. After 15 months of Intermittent Fasting, Gretchen reached her goal weight range of 140-150 pounds (63-68 kg). She continues to try new fasting protocols and works to strengthen her fasting muscles by practising TRE, mindful eating, and avoiding sugar and processed foods. She fully embraces her new fasting lifestyle and strives for optimal health.

By Joe Bernardo RN.

My wife and I are Registered Nurses by profession.  Despite knowing how to “eat healthy” and what the guidelines recommend, I found myself to be in the worst health and shape about a year and three months ago.  I was 42 years old, and my BMI breached 30; I had RA, sciatic issues, and undiagnosed sleep apnea. I was also getting short of breath with minimal activity.  I also found out, later in my journey, that I had been pre-diabetic and possibly diabetic.  This did not surprise me as I was addicted to sodas, often drinking 6-8 glasses with dinner!  Unfortunately, I did not have any baseline labs drawn before fasting and keto, and I was already 5-6 months into it when I had my A1C completed. 

Fasting has changed our lives as all of my chronic and acute issues are now gone!  I live out a baseline 18:6 protocol with extended water fasts of 36 hours and beyond bi weekly!

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Please consider joining the Fasting Highway Patreon community.

I strongly urge you to do so if you need more accountability and support for not a lot each month, as it is helping so many people to do that.

It has become an excellent add-on to our patrons' IF lifestyle, who enjoy a lot of bonus content to support them living an IF life, and it supports me in getting the podcast out and running the Facebook group.

For less than a cup of coffee a month, you can join and support your own health goals.

Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join.

Private coaching by Graeme. Graeme is available on a limited basis for private one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with you. He can help you with those burning questions about how to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey. Get accountable and come and have a chat with Graeme, who is vastly experienced in all areas of intermittent fasting and the mindset it takes.

To book a time, go to the website and click Get help/coaching. www.thefastinghighway.com

Graeme's book The Fasting Highway can be found at your local Amazon store in paperback and Kindle. Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. All content is the opinion of the host and guest only.

I am joined by my co-host for this episode in Karen Cahill who lives in Atlanta Georgia in the USA. Karen has been on the podcast in earlier episodes #117 #191 where you can hear her full backstory of how IF changed her life. In this episode we have a candid discussion about our weight loss transformations and offer some insights and encouragement based on our experiences living a successful intermittent fasting lifestyle.

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Please consider joining the Fasting Highway Patreon community.

I strongly urge you to do so if you need more accountability and support for not a lot each month, as it is helping so many people to do that.

It has become an excellent add-on to our patrons' IF lifestyle, who enjoy a lot of bonus content to support them living an IF life, and it supports me in getting the podcast out and running the Facebook group.

For less than a cup of coffee a month, you can join and support your own health goals.

Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join.

Private coaching by Graeme. Graeme is available on a limited basis for private one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with you. He can help you with those burning questions about how to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey. Get accountable and come and have a chat with Graeme, who is vastly experienced in all areas of intermittent fasting and the mindset it takes.

To book a time, go to the website and click Get help/coaching. www.thefastinghighway.com

Graeme's book The Fasting Highway can be found at your local Amazon store in paperback and Kindle.

Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. All content is the opinion of the host and guest only.

Susanne struggled with her weight for most of her adult life, losing and re-gaining the same 30-odd lbs over and over and over. She tried several diets, including Weight Watchers, calorie counting, and keto. Although she lost weight with all the diets, none of them were sustainable, and the calorie counting, macro tracking, and food restrictions made her miserable. In 2019, she tried intermittent fasting and lost 38 lbs (17kg). Her weight before IF generally ranged from about 220 lbs (100kg) to 180 lbs (81kg). At 5’9” tall (1.75m) this had put her in the overweight to obese range for many years. After a slight adjustment in her maintenance routine, she has successfully kept the weight off and has settled in at 160-165 lbs (72-75kg), a weight she had not seen since her late 20s. Although she started fasting for the weight loss, she has kept doing it for the many health improvements that fasting brought to her life.These included:

·       a reduction in blood pressure and resting heart rate,

·       the elimination of plantar fasciitis, which she had since her 20s,

·       the elimination of dry eyes, which she had since her 30s,

·       the elimination of keratosis pilaris (red bumps on skin) which she had since her teens,

·       significant reduction in joint pain and foot calluses.

 On most days, Susanne sticks to one meal a day (dinner) and generally eats between 5 and 9 pm. She is thrilled to have ditched the counting and tracking!

Susanne is a retired scientist and medical writer. She and her husband spent nearly two years as nomads in the US and then New Zealand before moving to New Zealand in 2022. She’s a big fan of travelling, languages, pilates, hiking, gardening, cooking, wine, and dogs.

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Our Patreon Supporters Community

Please consider joining the Fasting Highway Patreon community.

I strongly urge you to do so if you need more accountability and support for not a lot each month, as it is helping so many people to do that.

It has become an excellent add-on to our patrons' IF lifestyle, who enjoy a lot of bonus content to support them living an IF life, and it supports me in getting the podcast out and running the Facebook group.

For less than a cup of coffee a month, you can join and support your own health goals.

Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join.

Private coaching by Graeme. Graeme is available on a limited basis for private one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with you. He can help you with those burning questions about how to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey. Get accountable and come and have a chat with Graeme, who is vastly experienced in all areas of intermittent fasting and the mindset it takes.

To book a time, go to the website and click Get help/coaching. www.thefastinghighway.com

Graeme's book The Fasting Highway can be found at your local Amazon store in paperback and Kindle. Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. All content is the opinion of the host and guest only.

This week, Graeme answers some listener questions and gives some advice about living an intermittent fasting lifestyle. Our guests will return next week in a great line-up for 2024. Thank you to all of our listeners. We are looking forward to bringing you some great IF stories this year.

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THE AUDIOBOOK IS HERE!!! I am excited to share that the audiobook for The Fasting Highway is now here and available on Apple Books, Tunes, Spotify, Kobo, and Audiobooks.com. Hooplah, Barnes and Noble, Books A Million -BAM and many more platforms. It is not yet available on Audible. Our Patreon Supporters Community You can win a mentoring prize, get exclusive early access to the podcast audio series Patreon members Plus, bonus content and bi-monthly Zoom accountability meetings for our patrons to support your fasting journey, which Myself hosts and facilitates. Please consider joining the Patreon community. I strongly urge you to do so, as it is helping many people. It has become an excellent tool as an add-on to our patron's IF lifestyle. Given the benefits you get back, it will be the best five or ten dollars a month to spend on your health.

Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join.

Private coaching by Graeme. Graeme is now available for private one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with you. He can help you with those burning questions about how to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey. Get accountable and come and have a chat with Graeme, who is vastly experienced in all areas of intermittent fasting and the mindset it takes. To book a time, go to the website and click Get help/coaching. www.thefastinghighway.com

Graeme's book The Fasting Highway can be found at your local Amazon store in paperback and Kindle. Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. All content is the opinion of the host and guest only.

As we transition into 2024 and step back into the recording studio we replay episode 180 All about the Carnivore Lifestyle with coach and fasting success story Emily Harveaux. We will be back next week with all new episodes in 2024. Happy New year to you and all in your circle.

Emily Harveaux is a passionate fasting and carnivore coach specializing in mindset, goal-setting, and creating a thriving lifestyle. She has lost 150 pounds by combining intermittent fasting and the carnivore diet.  Emily has seen improvements in mood, energy, and outlook by using the ancient healing tools of fasting and carnivore.  She serves as a coach in a large online community committed to encourage and educate members to make decisions to feel their absolute best. She shares her approach and success tips on Instagram @healedbymeat and can be found on youtube @emilyharveaux 

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THE AUDIOBOOK IS HERE!!! I am excited to share that the audiobook for The Fasting Highway is now here and available on Apple Books, Tunes, Spotify, Kobo, and Audiobooks.com. Hooplah, Barnes and Noble, Books A Million -BAM and many more platforms. It is not yet available on Audible. Our Patreon Supporters Community You can win a mentoring prize, get exclusive early access to the podcast audio series Patreon members Plus, bonus content and bi-monthly Zoom accountability meetings for our patrons to support your fasting journey, which Myself hosts and facilitates. Please consider joining the Patreon community. I strongly urge you to do so, as it is helping many people. It has become an excellent tool as an add-on to our patron's IF lifestyle. It will be the best five or ten dollars a month you could spend on your health, given the benefits you get back.

Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join from 0.17 cents or 0.33 cents per day, which, given the cost, you get a lot in return for that.

Private coaching by Graeme. Graeme is now available for private one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with you. He can help you with those burning questions about how to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey. Get accountable and come and have a chat with Graeme, who is vastly experienced in all areas of intermittent fasting and the mindset it takes. To book a time, go to the website and click Get help/coaching. www.thefastinghighway.com Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. All content is the opinion of the host and guest only.

By Chrissy Carter I have struggled with my weight since I was a teenager; after school, when I started working, I started dieting. I lost weight and got pregnant with my first; I only put on 2kgs my whole pregnancy, and I was lighter after I had her. I spent my 20s either pregnant or breastfeeding. After four children, I thought I was done, so I returned to the gym and lost weight, eating six small meals daily. I then stopped working at the gym, stopped working out, and then got pregnant again. After I had my last daughter, I struggled again to lose the weight I would lose then gain. Doing all the things I knew. Then, my marriage ended abruptly, and my weight piled on. When I met my now husband, I was at my heaviest, 120kgs, despite my age and weight being against me. At 44, I became pregnant with our son. I lost 10kgs when I was pregnant with him. Towards the end of 2019, I started Keto and, over six months, lost 30kgs. Then, due to lots of stress and not having time to look after me, I put it all back on. Three months before my 50th birthday I decided to start fasting again, I eat whole foods in my eating window. I wanted to lose 10kgs before my birthday, but I lost 20. Over the next six months, I lost another 15 kgs and have kept that off within 3kg on either side. I have lowered my BP and dropped from a size 20 to a size 12. I am blessed to walk along the beach at least 12km daily, sometimes double that. I am so grateful to Graeme Currie and the Fasting Highway family, who keep me on track.

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THE AUDIOBOOK IS HERE!!! I am excited to share that the audiobook for The Fasting Highway is now here and available on Apple Books, Tunes, Spotify, Kobo, and Audiobooks.com. Hooplah, Barnes and Noble, Books A Million -BAM and many more platforms. It is not yet available on Audible. Our Patreon Supporters Community You can win a mentoring prize, get exclusive early access to the podcast audio series Patreon members Plus, bonus content and bi-monthly Zoom accountability meetings for our patrons to support your fasting journey, which Myself hosts and facilitates. Please consider joining the Patreon community. I strongly urge you to do so, as it is helping many people. It has become an excellent tool as an add-on to our patron's IF lifestyle. It will be the best five or ten dollars a month you could spend on your health, given the benefits you get back.

Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join from 0.17 cents or 0.33 cents per day, which, given the cost, you get a lot in return for that.

Private coaching by Graeme. Graeme is now available for private one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with you. He can help you with those burning questions about how to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey. Get accountable and come and have a chat with Graeme, who is vastly experienced in all areas of intermittent fasting and the mindset it takes. To book a time, go to the website and click Get help/coaching. www.thefastinghighway.com Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. All content is the opinion of the host and guest only.

Bio By Kathryn Sternfels

I am 65 yrs. old.  5’1”.  HW ever 250lbs.  SW 221 lbs. CW 196 lbs.  Loss of 25 lbs. since July 2023.  I cut my insulin level from a 15 to an 8 in 3 months.  On Dec. 13th, I’m having labs drawn, and I look forward to seeing the results and comparing them with last time. Cholesterol panel especially, as well as A1C.

I am a retired registered nurse, and I was raised in the Northeast USA, in New England, in the State of Rhode Island. I am 5 years old. My dog Buddy and I moved to the coastal area of South Carolina.

My weight started going up following my divorce, which was in 1991. I did not see that coming, and with two very young daughters, it completely shattered my hopes & dreams.  I was suddenly in a life I didn’t recognize and never thought I’d be in.  I admit I didn’t handle it well.  Eventually, I settled into the 230-235 lbs. and stayed there for decades.  I used food to take my emotional pain and to shield myself from the world.

In 2019, I attended the wedding of my cousin Lisa’s daughter.  We don’t get to see each other much in person, and I couldn’t believe how GREAT Lisa looked. Of course, I asked, and she said “intermittent fasting,” to which I was inertly horrified at hearing this and thought “, Oh! No way in hell would I even CONSIDER such a thing like that?  Who would DO that???”.  I felt that because I realised that I had always thought I knew what I was doing all my life.  Ha!  THAT joke was on me.

During the following three years or so, I “dabbled” in IF.  I read/internet searched/you, tubed/podcasted Jason Fung, Gin Stephens, you and anyone else whose name I heard mentioned by these people.  Anything and everything I get my hands on to learn about IF and all the other health-related rabbit holes leads one down.

I’ve taken part in the Zoe study, which was enlightening, and now I am entering my 2nd month of a 3-month subscription to Nutri and & am utilizing a CGM for the data. I am not diabetic.

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THE AUDIOBOOK IS HERE!!! I am excited to share that the audiobook for The Fasting Highway is now here and available on Apple Books, Tunes, Spotify, Kobo, and Audiobooks.com. Hooplah, Barnes and Noble, Books A Million -BAM and many more platforms. It is not yet available on Audible. Our Patreon Supporters Community You can win a mentoring prize, get exclusive early access to the podcasts, and access to the Fasting Highway audiobook at the top tier level. Plus, bonus content and bi-monthly online coffee catch-ups via Zoom for our patrons will be hosted by me to support your fasting journey. Please consider this, as we must get the support of the listeners to bring it to you each week commercial-free. Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join from 0.17 cents pr 0.33 cents per day, the cost of a Grand Latte a month! Private coaching by Graeme. Graeme is now available for private one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with you. He can help you with those burning questions about how to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey. Get accountable and come and have a chat with Graeme, who is vastly experienced in all areas of intermittent fasting and the mindset it takes. To book a time, go to the website and click Get help/coaching. www.thefastinghighway.com Disclaimer-Nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. All content is the opinion of the host and guest only.

Maryanne Liess is a repeat guest, and we talk about all things ADF Alternate Day Fasting and the right and wrong reasons to do it.

Maryanne is a moderator on The Fasting Highway Facebook community. She is known as Fifi Di Foofi and has had a fantastic journey with ADF.

She divides her time between her homes in Germany and France, and in this episode, she tells us just what her transformation has done for her in so many ways.

She gives an excellent overview of ADF and how she has had great success with it.

Michelle Foster is a writer and researcher who lives in Illinois with her husband and three teenagers. She has struggled with her weight since about age 12, and has had many highs and fewer lows, but always concerned about her weight. Obesity runs in her family, and she tried many things over the years for weight control, including tracking calories, running, Weight Watchers and various types of fasting. She had success losing 40+ pounds more than once, but over time the weight always crept back on and she felt worse than before. In 2022, she decided to try “clean” fasting after hearing about it for a couple of years. She was pretty skeptical it would be any different than any other fasting style, but she was wrong! She has lost more than 50 pounds even while going on vacations, holidays and other life stressors, and has now been maintaining her loss for more than 3 months. She has no plan to go back to a “regular” style of eating! Michelle loves hiking and outdoor activities such as kayaking and cross-country skiing. It's easier to move and play with less weight, and she's looking forward to years of activity, able to maintain her weight loss with fasting.

The Fasting Highway News THE AUDIOBOOK IS HERE!!! I am excited to share that the audiobook for The Fasting Highway is now here and available on Apple Books, Tunes, Spotify, Kobo, and Audiobooks.com. Hooplah, Barnes and Noble, Books A Million -BAM and many more platforms. It is not yet available on Audible. Our Patreon Supporters Community You can win a mentoring prize, get exclusive early access to the podcasts, and access to the Fasting Highway audiobook at the top tier level. Plus, bonus content and bi-monthly online coffee catch-up via Zoom for our patrons hosted by myself to support your fasting journey. Please consider this, as we must get the support of the listeners to bring it to you each week commercial-free. Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join from 0.17 cents pr 0.33 cents per day, the cost of a Grand Latte a month! Private coaching by Graeme. Graeme is now available for private one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with you. He can help you with those burning questions about how to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey. Get accountable and come and have a chat with Graeme, who is vastly experienced in all areas of intermittent fasting and the mindset it takes. To book a time, go to the website and click Get help/coaching. www.thefastinghighway.com

Disclaimer-Nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. All content is the opinion of the host and guest only.

A revisit podcast this week as we prepare episode 200 hosted by my forever girl which will be out next week.

I have just returned from vacation and looking forward to bringing some great episodes to you in the future.

A great relisten and reminder from Gin as we talked about her own IF journey and pathway to becoming a bestselling author.

Next Sunday we resume normal transmission on the fasting highway podcast super excited about bringing up episode 200 it has been quite the ride.

Elaine Heyworth was last on the podcast in episode 104. Elaine has had an incredible journey with IF, including some bumps in the road with regain while maintaining,

After a chat with Graeme, she knuckled down, and as you will hear in the episode, she got back on the road to her continued success.

The Fasting Highway News THE AUDIOBOOK IS HERE!!! I am excited to share that the audiobook for The Fasting Highway is now here and available on Apple Books, Tunes, Spotify, Kobo, and Audiobooks.com. Hooplah, Barnes and Noble, Books A Million -BAM and many more platforms. It is not yet available on Audible. Our Patreon Supporters Community You can win a mentoring prize, get exclusive early access to the podcasts, and access to the Fasting Highway audiobook at the top tier level. Plus, bonus content and bi-monthly online coffee catch-up via Zoom for our patrons hosted by myself to support your fasting journey. Please consider this, as we must get the support of the listeners to bring it to you each week commercial-free. Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join from 0.17 cents pr 0.33 cents per day, the cost of a Grand Latte a month! Private coaching by Graeme. Graeme is now available for private one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with you. He can help you with those burning questions about how to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey. Get accountable and come and have a chat with Graeme, who is vastly experienced in all areas of intermittent fasting and the mindset it takes. To book a time, go to the website and click Get help/coaching. www.thefastinghighway.com Disclaimer-Nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. All content is the opinion of the host and guest only.

Jackie

Hello, I am Neil Shultz, 58 years old. I never really had much to be concerned about regarding my weight until, while serving in the National Guard, I realised that my uniform is no longer fit.  This was around the year 2000. I went to my supply Sergeant's office to order a bigger uniform. My first introduction to IF was my wife doing a form of it and explaining it all to me. I wrote it off as just another diet. It wasn't until November 2020 that my sister sent me a message and said you gotta listen to this, she said she was hooked on it. A 20-minute interview with Dr Jason Fung on YouTube was the beginning of my life change.. From there, I read all i could on intermittent fasting.

 I would say the beginning of fasting for me was rather reckless, I would do OMAD, a three-day fast, OMAD for a few days, a five-day fast, OMAD for a few days, a three-day fast, OMAD and on and on for quite some time until several months later I found that OMAD and clean fasting is the way to go. I now maintain my weight from an all-time high of between 210 to 220 pounds. Currently, I am maintaining 140 with up to a 5-pound variance.

I gave up all sugar after listening to the Netta Gorman Podcast. for a considerable amount of time. Currently, my sugar intake is limited to a few times a month.

My name is Susi Shultz; I am 55 years old, and I have always struggled with my weight, always knowing that I was different from my sister and cousin, who were both thin in elementary and high school. While in high school in the mid-80s I went on a “diet” which unknown to me was really intermittent fasting, I would eat only one meal a day.  My family and friends thought I was starving myself, but it worked!  I even joined the field hockey team!  After starting to eat 3 meals a day again I regained the weight.  I also hid food; in elementary and high school my family didn’t buy snacks or sugary cereals, but I would create my own sugary snacks.  I secretly would mix peanut butter and brown sugar and eat it.  I also would pour sugar on my cereal in the mornings.  Then , after having my son at age 21, I ballooned up bigger than ever and stayed that way until my son was 11 or 12.  I thought “This is it” and went on another “diet”. I then lost 100 pounds just by eating one hot dog and one potato a day, not realizing that what I was doing was intermittent fasting.  I thought I was “calorie counting”.  Again, the weight returned after going back to “regular” eating.  Then, in 2013, I had gastric sleeve surgery in which I lost 85 lbs., not realizing this was a form of fasting- at least for me.  After three years, the weight started returning; it was very disappointing and embarrassing because I was so proud of losing all the weight to see it creep back on.  Then, In 2021, my husband and I learned about intermittent fasting, and we jumped headfirst into the lifestyle with hope and enthusiasm.  There was something that promised so much for so little!  Learning about insulin, spikes, and how they affect weight gain more than calories was/is a game-changer for us!  It makes sense now how I lost weight those other times and ultimately gained back because I went back to “normal” eating.  Also, a couple of years after my sleeve surgery, I started drinking a lot of red wine; in 2019, my husband and I read “This Naked Mind” by Annie Grace.  After reading this book, we never had another drink.  Also, thanks to the urging of Graeme Currie, with whom I booked a one-on-one coaching session, I now drink my coffee black; I never thought that would even be possible.  Because Graeme explained the importance of “clean fasting”, he made me realize how even something like cream could break a fast.  Now, I can’t even drink coffee with cream in my window; it makes me feel too full.  I am forever grateful to Graeme Currie and the fasting community for the support and help in maintaining a 75 lb. weight loss.

Jane is a 61-year-old mother of two grown-up daughters from the UK. She has struggled with maintaining weight loss after trying almost every known weight loss route throughout her adult life. She was a Registered Nurse for over 40 years and, after reflecting during the Covid pandemic, decided to take retirement at 59 and move to Yorkshire to be nearer to her daughters. She had been interested in gut health (the microbiome)for some years and followed Zoe on social media for information. In October 2022, she joined the Zoe Big IF study and found how wonderful fasting could be. She found The Fasting Highway Facebook group through the Podcast and joined the Patreon community, which she has found exceptionally inspiring and supportive. Alongside fasting, she tested with Zoe, changing her eating habits to incorporate foods matching her needs. A year later, she has lost 85lbs (39kg or just over 6st) and gained vitality and a new zest for life.

The Fasting Highway News THE AUDIOBOOK IS HERE!!! I am excited to share that the audiobook for The Fasting Highway is now here and available on Apple Books, Tunes, Spotify, Kobo, and Audiobooks.com. Hooplah, Barnes and Noble, Books A Million -BAM and many more platforms. It is not yet available on Audible. Our Patreon Supporters Community You can win a mentoring prize, get exclusive early access to the podcasts, and access to the Fasting Highway audiobook at the top tier level. Plus, bonus content and bi-monthly online coffee catch-up via Zoom for our patrons hosted by myself to support your fasting journey. Please consider this, as we must get the support of the listeners to bring it to you each week commercial-free. Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join from 0.17 cents pr 0.33 cents per day, the cost of a Grand Latte a month! Private coaching by Graeme. Graeme is now available for private one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with you. He can help you with those burning questions about how to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey. Get accountable and come and have a chat with Graeme, who is vastly experienced in all areas of intermittent fasting and the mindset it takes. To book a time, go to the website and click Get help/coaching. www.thefastinghighway.com Disclaimer-Nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. All content is the opinion of the host and guest only.  

Jude’s Bio.

Jude grew up being active – played netball, basketball, and swimming carnivals. Always had the eat what was on your plate mentality, but weight never used to be a focus for her until her early 40s, and then it was the mentality of eating less and moving more to try and lose weight. The weight slowly started to pile on, and the usual strategies were not working. And she had resolved that this was just what happens as you get older. She didn’t feel good about herself, and her clothes were not fitting; her body was aching, and she started not to want to go out. After hearing about IF in October 2022, listening to audiobooks, and getting some information, she decided to try it as a last resort. After a few months, she lost several kgs, and her body wasn’t aching as much. Her initial focus was just to lose weight, but as time went on, she noticed other areas that improved, such as more energy and mental clarity, but also how much changes in mindset and how she viewed things made a difference. In February 2023, after having a 1:1 Zoom call with Graeme Currie TFH this helped her to establish her way to make a better plan to move forward along the journey. Mindset change was key to helping her move forward. Jude reached her goal weight in July 2023 but has gained so much more from the IF lifestyle.

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THE AUDIOBOOK IS HERE!!! I am excited to share that the audiobook for The Fasting Highway is now here and available on Apple Books, Tunes, Spotify, Kobo, and Audiobooks.com. Hooplah, Barnes and Noble, Books A Million -BAM and many more platforms. It is not yet available on Audible.

Our Patreon Supporters Community You can win a mentoring prize, get exclusive early access to the podcasts, and access to the Fasting Highway audiobook at the top tier level. Plus, bonus content and bi-monthly online coffee catch-up via Zoom for our patrons hosted by myself to support your fasting journey. Please consider this, as we must get the support of the listeners to bring it to you each week commercial-free. Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join from 0.17 cents pr 0.33 cents per day, the cost of a Grand Latte a month!

Private coaching by Graeme.

Graeme is now available for private one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with you. He can help you with those burning questions about how to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey. Get accountable and come and have a chat with Graeme, who is vastly experienced in all areas of intermittent fasting and the mindset it takes. To book a time, go to the website and click Get help/coaching.

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Karen is 63 years old and has tried just about every diet you can think of – The Scarsdale Diet, Atkins and keto diets, Weight Watchers, Noom, cabbage soup,

Healthy Inspirations, grapefruit diet, Whole30, Slim-Fast, South Beach, Green Smoothie Diet, Nutrisystem, hCG – if one has heard of it, Karen probably was on it.  

Some of these diets brought Karen temporary success, and others caused her to gain weight or slow her metabolism.  None of them were sustainable, and the weight always crept back. One day in the summer of 2020, Karen was perusing Facebook and saw a photo of her sister-in-law, Dedra Campbell.  Karen thought Dedra had posted a “Throwback Thursday” photo, as her sister-in-law looked young, slim, and glowing.  Karen was shocked to learn the photo was recent, so she immediately called her sister-in-law to find out what she did to lose weight and, seemingly, age backwards.  Dedra told her the secret was Intermittent Fasting, which brought up negative thoughts and feelings in Karen.  However, with her sister-in-law’s encouragement, she listened to the basics of the program and bought the book she recommended, “Fast.Feast.Repeat.” by Gin Stephens.  Karen read the book and said she would try it for one day to see how it went.  On August 13, 2020, Karen did an 18/6 fast. When Karen spoke to Dedra about her “trial”, she said it went well and that she would “Start on Monday”.  Dedra encouraged Karen to start right away – after all, she’d just completed her first day of fasting.  Karen agreed and continued fasting with 18/6 since then and has never looked back.  Karen has been faithfully fasting every day since her “trial”. Karen is 5’5”, and her highest weight ever was 208 pounds.  At that weight, she could not bend over to tie her shoes and was always out of breath.  Karen’s IF starting weight was 175.4 pounds, and she set her goal weight at 160 pounds (because she didn’t think at her age, she could get below that number without struggling).  On July 3, 2023, Karen weighed 149 pounds, a weight she hadn’t seen in almost 20 years.  The best thing – there was no struggle.  Yes, it did take nearly three years to lose the weight, but Karen is a Type II Diabetic and has insulin resistance and is menopausal.  While Karen didn’t experience the rapid weight loss that some people are fortunate enough to experience with IF, Karen trusted the process and kept going, sharing NSVs all the time. Intermittent fasting changed Karen’s life and it’s a lifestyle she will stay with forever, as it’s effortless for her.

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THE AUDIOBOOK IS HERE!!! I am excited to share that the audiobook for The Fasting Highway is now here and available on Apple Books, Tunes, Spotify, Kobo, and Audiobooks.com. Hooplah, Barnes and Noble, Books A Million -BAM and many more platforms. It is not yet available on Audible.

Our Patreon Supporters Community You can win a mentoring prize, get exclusive early access to the podcasts, and access to the Fasting Highway audiobook at the top tier level. Plus, bonus content and bi-monthly online coffee catch-up via Zoom for our patrons hosted by myself to support your fasting journey. Please consider this, as we must get the support of the listeners to bring it to you each week commercial-free. Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join from 0.17 cents pr 0.33 cents per day, the cost of a Grand Latte a month!

Private coaching by Graeme.

Graeme is now available for private one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with you. He can help you with those burning questions about how to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey. Get accountable and come and have a chat with Graeme, who is vastly experienced in all areas of intermittent fasting and the mindset it takes. To book a time, go to the website and click Get help/coaching.

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By Karen Cahill

I am 59, and I was born in England, but my parents emigrated to NZ when I was 9. I went through school and Teacher’s College in Christchurch, NZ and taught elementary school for a few years before heading overseas. I lived for four years in Japan and four years in Seoul, Korea (teaching English) before settling in the US. I have travelled extensively and loved living in and learning about other cultures. I live outside Atlanta, Georgia and work in the advertising and marketing industry. I am lucky enough to have my mum and sister live 3 minutes away. My extended family is in the US and the UK, but I am still in touch with friends I have made worldwide. I love cooking (and eating), reading, and travel.

Karen has had a remarkable journey with IF, as you will hear in the episode, losing over 130 pounds and 60 Kg, a fantastic feat and one that has inspired many others. She is a ray of light in the Fasting Highway Facebook group, where all truly appreciate her insights and help. Karen was last on the podcast back in episode 117. Earlier this year, Karen got some news that is every parent's worst nightmare. We honour the memory of Karen's son in this episode.

The Fasting Highway News

THE AUDIOBOOK IS HERE!!! I am excited to share that the audiobook for The Fasting Highway is now here and available on Apple Books, tunes, Spotify, Kobo, and Audiobooks.com. Hooplah, Barnes and Noble, Books A Million -BAM and many more platforms. It is not yet available on Audible.

Our Patreon Supporters Community You can win a mentoring prize, get exclusive early access to the podcasts, and access to the fasting highway audiobook at the top tier level. Plus, bonus content and bi-monthly online coffee catch-up via Zoom for our patrons hosted by myself to support your fasting journey. Please consider this, as we must get the support of the listeners to bring it to you each week commercial-free. Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join from 0.17 cents pr 0.33 cents per day, the cost of a Grand Latte a month!

Private coaching by Graeme.

Graeme is now available for private one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with you. He can help you with those burning questions about how to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey. Get accountable and come and have a chat with Graeme, who is vastly experienced in all areas of intermittent fasting and the mindset it takes. To book a time, go to the website and click Get help/coaching.

www.thefastinghighway.com

I can’t remember when I was not focused on my body image. Growing up in Southern California in the 80s as a teenager, imagine was everything. We were bombarded by MTV videos with pictures of beautiful skinny models living life to the extreme yet maintaining a perfect body. I developed very young and was constantly reminded that I was a curvy girl. After having some weight issues as an adolescent, going through puberty, and having my two best girlfriends move away, I can clearly remember the day I discovered I could use food as comfort. I was eating a bag of Doritos while watching TV and felt how the food immediately gave me a sense of relief and a numbing feeling. So, I ate and ate and became chubby. But once I started High School, I felt the pressure of Hollywood nearby, the influence of MTV, and I became a bit boy crazy, so I reeled in the eating and was able to maintain a smaller size; what I kept a secret was I was really binge eating and purging all through high school and into my early 20’s. After a very emotional break-up with my high school boyfriend, I reached my all-time lowest weight. I barely ate anything, and my eating disorder was out of control. The sad thing was nobody even noticed because our toxic society at the time encouraged us to be thin. Being thin was also considered to be desired in my family. Fat people were viewed as being out of control and not disciplined. I do not blame my family or have any negative feelings regarding my childhood. My parents were doing their best and passing on their upbringing.

I started clean fasting in November 2021 and have fasted every day since. I lost the first 20 pounds in the first few months doing a 16/8 approach but then had to do deep dives to find the root causes of my continued health issues. I have fired my primary doctor and found a very helpful endocrinologist who helped me discover that I had zero hormones, had thyroid antibodies and had already gone through menopause. My bloodwork in the previous years was explained to me as “normal,” but what wasn’t described was the numbers were typical for a post-menopausal woman. I had no idea because, in my early forties, I had an ablation surgery that stopped my cycles yet allowed me to have hormones. I had no tell-tell signs of menopause except the weight gain and a feeling of complete despair. So, between fasting and starting HRT, I have successfully lost all my weight gain, and I’m now just living my lifestyle without fear of gaining it back. I’m incredibly grateful to all those who have supported me on this journey. From all the supportive medical professionals to the people like me who successfully found their way back to health and are now sharing their stories to inspire others, I thank you!

The Fasting Highway News

THE AUDIOBOOK IS HERE!!! Excited to share that the audiobook for the fasting highway is now here and available on apple books, tunes, Spotify, Kobo, and Audiobooks.com. Hooplah, Barnes and Noble, Books A Million -BAM and many more platforms. It is not yet available on Audible.

Our Patreon Supporters Community You can win a mentoring prize, get exclusive early access to the podcasts, and access to the fasting highway audiobook at the top tier level. Plus, bonus content and bi-monthly online coffee catch-up via Zoom for our patrons hosted by myself to support your fasting journey. Please consider this, as we must get the support of the listeners to bring it to you each week commercial-free. Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join from 0.17 cents pr 0.33 cents per day, the cost of a Grand Latte a month!

Private coaching by Graeme.

Graeme is now available for private one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with you. He can help you with those burning questions about how to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey. Please go to. www.thefastinghighway.com

Neil is 55 years old.  He is a Sales Engineer from Pennsylvania in the US and does a good amount of travelling for work.  He has two grown children and enjoys taking his dog on long walks. He is married to our longtime Fasting Highway member, Belle Swartz and started fasting at the beginning of 2022. Neil was a three-meal-a-day type of guy with some snacks in between.  He became interested in fasting after his wife, Belle, had been fasting for about four years.  He was intrigued by the ability to reduce the number of meals a day from three to two due to time issues. Neil jumped on the fasting bandwagon once he realized that he felt better with fewer meals and less food in general.  He has never looked back!

The Fasting Highway News

THE AUDIOBOOK IS HERE!!! Excited to share that the audiobook for the fasting highway is now here and available on apple books, tunes, Spotify, Kobo, and Audiobooks.com. Hooplah, Barnes and Noble, Books A Million -BAM and many more platforms. It is not yet available on Audible.

Our Patreon Supporters Community You can win a mentoring prize, get exclusive early access to the podcasts, and access to the fasting highway audiobook at the top tier level. Plus, bonus content and bi-monthly online coffee catch-up via Zoom for our patrons hosted by myself to support your fasting journey. Please consider this, as we must get the support of the listeners to bring it to you each week commercial-free. Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join from 0.17 cents pr 0.33 cents per day, the cost of a Grand Latte a month!

Private coaching by Graeme.

Graeme is now available for private one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with you. He can help you with those burning questions about how to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey. Get accountable and come and have a chat with Graeme, who is vastly experienced in all areas of intermittent fasting and the mindset it takes. To book a time, go to the website and click Get help/coaching.

www.thefastinghighway.com

A 36-year-old mother, wife and “chaos coordinator” juggling a busy phase of life with multiple activity schedules and a demanding career while continuing a wellness journey committed to overall health. It’s an absolute must to make myself a priority through the daily stressors of this busy phase of life as I let food be my comfort through decades of trauma comfort and since starting clean intermittent fasting in October 2019, I cannot see living my life any other way.  Intermittent Fasting over the last 3.5 years has laid the foundation for wellness for me and has allowed me to release 145 lbs. This lifestyle is a true passion of mine. I am committed to sharing my story as I am a different person today than I was when I started this journey. Physically yes, but so much more about me has changed as well. Living a life of body positivity and being able to move in ways I never could before was always just a dream if Intermittent Fasting saved my life from disordered eating and food obsession. It may help anyone that can take the time to listen to this podcast episode, too. 

The Fasting Highway News

THE AUDIOBOOK IS HERE!!! Excited to share that the audiobook for the fasting highway is now here and available on apple books, tunes, Spotify, Kobo, and Audiobooks.com. Hooplah, Barnes and Noble, Books A Million -BAM and many more platforms. It is not yet available on Audible.

Our Patreon Supporters Community You can win a mentoring prize, get exclusive early access to the podcasts, and access to the fasting highway audiobook at the top tier level. Plus, bonus content and bi-monthly online coffee catch-up via Zoom for our patrons hosted by myself to support your fasting journey. Please consider this, as we must get the support of the listeners to bring it to you each week commercial-free. Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join from 0.17 cents pr 0.33 cents per day, the cost of a Grand Latte a month!

Private coaching by Graeme.

Graeme is now available for private one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with you. He can help you with those burning questions about how to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey. Get accountable and come and have a chat with Graeme, who is vastly experienced in all areas of intermittent fasting and the mindset it takes. To book a time, go to the website and click Get help/coaching.

www.thefastinghighway.com . All times you see available are in your local time. You will also find information on the website on how to obtain a copy of his book The Fasting Highway with links to the Amazon store or how to buy it direct from Graeme if in Australia or New Zealand.

Disclaimer-Nothing you hear on the podcast should be taken as medical advice. Please always consult your doctor before beginning any health plan.

Alan Zerbe Bio:

 He lives in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, about 50 miles north of Philadelphia and 70 miles West of New York City. He is 58 and is Married; he has three grown daughters and twins. He currently works as an Art Director in marketing for a University. ". As a kid, he was often described as "skinny." And always struggled to gain weight at 17, he was 6'1", about 175 lbs. (or 79 Kilos). During his 20, 30's, 40's and 50's, He kept gaining until he reached his highest recorded weight of 294 lbs. (or 133 Kilos) on his 6'2" frame. His fasting journey began in May 2018, and he has not stopped for the past five plus years It has been a fantastic journey of learning and experimenting. It all started with him reading Jason Fung's book The Obesity Code and was interested in learning if his weight issues could be controlled with fasting. While his path has been far from perfect, he battles daily, doing the best fasting work that day! He has gotten as low as 189 lbs. or (86 Kilos). He is working hard in the maintenance phase. He loves the lifestyle and believes it to be life-changing in more ways than his exterior image might reflect. Deep inside, he knows he has become a better version of himself. 

In this episode, we follow up with Alan, where he is now since episode 103—many NSVS, and one in particular that will inspire us all.

The Fasting Highway News

THE AUDIOBOOK IS HERE!!! Excited to share that the audiobook for the fasting highway is now here and available on apple books, tunes, Spotify, Kobo, and Audiobooks.com. Hooplah, Barnes and Noble, Books A Million -BAM and many more platforms. It is not yet available on Audible.

Our Patreon Supporters Community You can win a mentoring prize, get exclusive early access to the podcasts, and access to the fasting highway audiobook at the top tier level. Plus, bonus content and bi-monthly online coffee catch-up via Zoom for our patrons hosted by myself to support your fasting journey. Please consider this, as we must get the support of the listeners to bring it to you each week commercial-free. Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join from 0.17 cents pr 0.33 cents per day, the cost of a Grand Latte a month!

Private coaching by Graeme.

Graeme is now available for private one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with you. He can help you with those burning questions about how to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey. Get accountable and come and have a chat with Graeme, who is vastly experienced in all areas of intermittent fasting and the mindset it takes. To book a time, go to the website and click Get help/coaching.

www.thefastinghighway.com . All times you see available are in your local time. You will also find information on the website on how to obtain a copy of his book The Fasting Highway with links to the Amazon store or how to buy it direct from Graeme if in Australia or New Zealand.

Disclaimer-Nothing you hear on the podcast should be taken as medical advice. Please always consult your doctor before beginning any health plan.

Bio From Episode 40.

Juliette Osborne has been a Christian for 25 years. During that time, she married her favourite person, Michael and had four terrific kids. She became sick during her 3rd pregnancy. Lupus, fibromyalgia, Reynaud, IBS, joint pain, brain fog, pericarditis, migraines, and unbearable fatigue became part of her daily life. Every day was a challenge to achieve any sense of wellness. She decided to choose joy in the struggle. Her family embraced her health trials with love and endurance. 

When a friend shared DDD, she jumped in with both feet. After 15 months, her health transformation is just short of miraculous! While she wouldn't trade the last 12 years of illness, she loves her new life on the fasting highway. She often tells her story while reaching out to others to share her faith and the IF lifestyle. She has gone from a size 18 to a ten and dropped 26 lbs in a year. But it was the healing that bears mentioning. She packed up her walker and wheelchair, which she hasn't used in over a year. She has 1 or 2 migraines a month instead of daily. No joint pain, no brain fog, no naps, only great sleep, terrific energy, and blood work to confirm what she already knew. She isn't sick any more! Best of all, she doesn't obsess about anything diet or exercise related. She embraces every day as a blessing, every meal as a treat, and every fast as a time of miraculous healing. She wants to encourage you to do the same. 

 "Be blessed...and fast on." Juliette

Juliette returns in this episode to update us on her journey, and some real twists and turns unfold, which inspired me, and I know they will you. I will let Juliette update us.

The Fasting Highway News

THE AUDIOBOOK IS HERE!!! Excited to share that the audiobook for the fasting highway is now here and available on apple books, tunes, Spotify, Kobo, and Audiobooks.com. Hooplah, Barnes and Noble, Books A Million -BAM and many more platforms. It is not yet available on Audible.

Our Patreon Supporters Community You can win a mentoring prize, get exclusive early access to the podcasts, and access to the fasting highway audiobook at the top tier level. Plus, bonus content and bi-monthly online coffee catch-up via Zoom for our patrons hosted by myself to support your fasting journey. Please consider this, as we must get the support of the listeners to bring it to you each week commercial-free. Please go to www.patreon.com/thefasting highway to see the benefits you get back and how to join from 0.17 cents pr 0.33 cents per day, the cost of a Grand Latte a month!

Private coaching by Graeme.

Graeme is now available for private one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions with you. He can help you with those burning questions about how to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey. Get accountable and come and have a chat with Graeme, who is vastly experienced in all areas of intermittent fasting and the mindset it takes. To book a time, go to the website and click Get help/coaching.

www.thefastinghighway.com . All times you see available are in your local time. You will also find information on the website on how to obtain a copy of his book The Fasting Highway with links to the Amazon store or how to buy it direct from Graeme if in Australia or New Zealand.

Disclaimer-Nothing you hear on the podcast should be taken as medical advice. Please always consult your doctor before beginning any health plan.

John Beaver, now 53 years old, came to Intermittent Fasting in August of 2020 – partly searching for a solution to his increasingly troublesome migraines and partly looking for some change to a lifelong struggle with weight and obesity.  The results were beyond expectations on both fronts! The migraines have faded to very rare occurrences and his weight began to drop off almost immediately from a beginning weight of 293 pounds down to less than 180 by April of 2022. 

Over 110 pounds lost in a short 20-month period after a 40 plus year struggle – thanks to embracing the clean fast and following the tenets put forth in “Fast, Feast, Repeat” and “The Fasting Highway.”   He first appeared on The Fasting Highway podcast in Episode 54 during his weight loss phase back in March of 2021.

John is most proud to have been able to share intermittent fasting with his son, who also lost over 100 pounds with this way of life in short order.  Both of them continue in maintenance range more than 12 months later while embracing all the adventures that life brings them - with far fewer limitations thanks to their intermittent fasting journeys.

The Fasting Highway News

THE AUDIO BOOK IS HERE!!! excited to share that the audio book for the fasting highway is now here and available on applebooks, I tunes ,Spotify, Kobo ,Audiobooks.com. Hooplah, Barnes and Noble, Books A Million -BAM and many more platforms. It is not yet available on audible.

Our Patreon Supporters Community You can win a mentoring prize get exclusive early access to the podcasts and get access to the fasting highway audio book at the top tier level. Plus, bonus content and bi-monthly online coffee catch up by zoom for our patrons hosted by myself to support your fasting journey. Please consider this as its vital we get the support of the listeners to bring it to you each week commercial free. Please go to www.patreon.com/thefasting highway to see the benefits you get back and how to join from 0.17 cents pr 0.33 cents per day the cost of a Grand Latte a month!

Private coaching by Graeme.

Graeme is now available to have a private one on one coaching and mentoring session with you. He can help you with those burning questions. How to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey. Get accountable and come and have a chat with Graeme who is vastly experienced in all areas of intermittent fasting and the mindset it takes. To book a time go to the website click get help/coaching.

www.thefastinghighway.com

Click on get help/coaching and book a time and date to suit you. All times you see available are in your local time. You will also find information at the web site on how to obtain a copy of his book The Fasting Highway with links to the Amazon store or how to buy it direct from Graeme if in Australia or New Zealand.

Disclaimer-Nothing you hear on the podcast should be taken as medical advice. Please always consult your doctor before beginning any health plan.

My name is Susan and I just celebrated my third fastiversary at the age of 53!  I’m wife to Doug (aka theSaint) J and, kitty cat mommy to the precious and sometimes naughty and knotty boys Leo, Louie, and Simba.I had the pleasure of being a guest on episode 109 of the Fasting Highway podcast.  I hope to share some updates and encouragement for the listeners and community. Just to recap a bit, I have a very long history of dieting!  Check out the graph image I’ve included with my recent pictures.  The graph shows about 40 of my 53 years.  I didn’t develop a real weight problem until my late twenties, but I started dieting to lose “vanity” pounds while in high school.  My drill team instructor weighed us all and I was told I needed to lose 7 lbs to reach the weight of 135.  I’m 5’7” tall.  At the recording of episode 109, I had lost nearly 80 lbs (about 36 kilos) and weighed about 176 lbs.  I’ve continued to lose weight to reach a loss of 90 lbs +/- (about 41 kilos).  On a “good” day more J, on a “bad” day less! I joke a bit, but a lot of us have been there… where the scale dictates how we feel!  I remind myself that 90 lbs, or any amount, lost AND maintained is a victory!    

The Fasting Highway News

THE AUDIO BOOK IS HERE!!! excited to share that the audio book for the fasting highway is now here and available on applebooks, I tunes ,Spotify, Kobo ,Audiobooks.com. Hooplah, Barnes and Noble, Books A Million -BAM and many more platforms. It is not yet available on audible.

Our Patreon Supporters Community You can win a mentoring prize get exclusive early access to the podcasts and get access to the fasting highway audio book at the top tier level. Plus, bonus content and bi-monthly online coffee catch up by zoom for our patrons hosted by myself to support your fasting journey. Please consider this as its vital we get the support of the listeners to bring it to you each week commercial free. Please go to www.patreon.com/thefasting highway to see the benefits you get back and how to join from 0.17 cents pr 0.33 cents per day the cost of a Grand Latte a month!

Private coaching by Graeme.

Graeme is now available to have a private one on one coaching and mentoring session with you. He can help you with those burning questions. How to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey. Get accountable and come and have a chat with Graeme who is vastly experienced in all areas of intermittent fasting and the mindset it takes. To book a time go to the website click get help/coaching.

www.thefastinghighway.com

Click on get help/coaching and book a time and date to suit you. All times you see available are in your local time. You will also find information at the web site on how to obtain a copy of his book The Fasting Highway with links to the Amazon store or how to buy it direct from Graeme if in Australia or New Zealand.

Disclaimer-Nothing you hear on the podcast should be taken as medical advice. Please always consult your doctor before beginning any health plan.