Send us a textIn this enlightening episode, Wendy Limbertie sits down with Gin Stephens, New York Times bestselling author and leading voice on intermittent fasting. Gin opens up about her transformative weight loss journey, the hurdles she overcame, and how intermittent fasting became the game-changer in her life. Together, they explore the power of clean fasting, how processed foods sabotage health, and the science of insulin response.Gin also dives into the concept of bio-individuality, explaining why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to wellness and how real, whole foods play a crucial role in overall health. Wendy shares her personal experience with intermittent fasting, discussing the challenges of staying consistent and how societal pressures and commercial interests shape our dietary habits.This conversation uncovers the hidden community of intermittent fasters and the importance of metabolic flexibility for lasting health. Wendy and Gin highlight the need to break free from constant snacking, shift perceptions about fasting, and embrace new habits that lead to true, long-term wellness.This episode is packed with practical insights and motivational advice for anyone looking to reclaim their health and embrace intermittent fasting as a sustainable lifestyle.Helpful Links to Find Gin Stephens: Here Website- https://www.ginstephens.com/Her Podcast: Intermittent Fasting Stories https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/intermittent-fasting-stories/id1440334876Her Second Podcast, Fast Feast Repeat: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/fast-feast-repeat-intermittent-fasting-for-life/id1693633111Chapters00:00 Introduction to Intermittent Fasting and Jen Stevens02:46 The Journey of Weight Loss and Intermittent Fasting06:06 Books and Resources on Intermittent Fasting08:53 The Impact of Book Piracy on Authors12:11 Understanding Clean Fasting14:54 The Role of Diet and Processed Foods17:47 The Science Behind Insulin Response21:10 Personal Experiences with Fasting and Dieting24:03 The Importance of Real Food26:51 Mindset and the Journey of Weight Maintenance30:06 Fat Adaptation Explained33:11 Bio-In☕️ Support the Podcast — Buy Me a Coffee! If you’ve been inspired, informed, or simply kept company by the Finding Wendy Podcast (aka Wellness & Willpower), consider showing your support by buying me a coffee! Every episode takes heart, research, and time—and your support helps cover production costs, equipment upgrades, and keeps the podcast ad-free and listener-focused. 💖 If this podcast has helped you feel less alone in your wellness journey, I’d be so grateful if you'd chip in. ➡️ Donate here: https://coff.ee/findingwendy Whether it’s one coffee or many—thank you for being part of this beautiful, messy, human journey. With love and willpower, Wendy I would love to hear your feedback! Please leave any comments on my: Podcast Website : https://www.podpage.com/finding-wendy-my-journey-to-wellness/reviews/new/ YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@FindingWendy/videos My Book on Amazon: Here is a link to my first Children's Book, "Wendy Rides an Elephant," based on a true story!

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