5 Intermittent Fasting Mistakes That Make You GAIN WEIGHT | Dr. Mindy Pelz | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Avoid these five mistakes to prevent weight gain while practicing intermittent fasting.

Key Insights

• ⚕️ Fasting mistakes: There are common mistakes that people make with intermittent fasting that can lead to weight gain. It's important to avoid these mistakes to maintain a healthy metabolism.
• 📅 Vary your fasts: Replicating the fasting patterns of our primal ancestors is important. Varying your fasting times, such as 13 hours one day and 17 hours the next, helps to switch the body into fat-burning mode. ⌛ Not fasting long enough: Many people settle into comfortable fasting windows, such as 16-8, but it's important to challenge the body with longer fasts, such as 36, 48, or 72 hour fasts, to see results.
• 🍽️ Pay attention to food choices: If you're gaining weight while intermittent fasting, it's essential to examine what you're eating. Opt for good oils, nature's carbs (like sweet potatoes and fruits), and clean proteins while eliminating processed carbs and toxins.
• 🚿 Open detox pathways: Opening up your body's detox pathways is crucial for weight loss. Prioritize daily bowel movements, dry brushing the skin, using castor oil packs, and using specific oils to support detoxification.
• ✋ Take a break from fasting: If you've been following a strict fasting routine for a while and have hit a plateau, consider taking a week or two off from fasting to reset the body's response. When you return to fasting, do so with variation.
• 📌 Personalize your fasting: To truly optimize your fasting lifestyle, consider joining a program like the reset Academy, which offers personalized guidance for building a fasting routine that works for you.
• 💪 Never give up: Remember, you have the power to achieve a healthy metabolism and weight. Embrace the process and continue to prioritize your well-being. You are a miracle!

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Questions & Answers

Q: What are some common mistakes people make while practicing intermittent fasting that lead to weight gain?

Some common mistakes include not varying fasting periods, not fasting for long enough, and not making necessary changes to their diet to eliminate harmful foods and toxins in their body.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Vary your fasting periods to mimic our primal ancestors' eating patterns.

• Don't be afraid to fast for longer periods of time, such as 36, 48, or 72 hours.

• Pay attention to your food choices, focusing on good oils, nature's carbs, and avoiding toxins.