Intermittent fasting has become famous for people looking to lose weight and improve their health. However, despite their efforts, many individuals do not see the results they had hoped for. In this article, we will explore the unique and fascinating aspects of Cynthia, a health specialist, and discuss the most important things holding individuals back from getting the best results in fasting.
Cynthia shares that basics are the first step towards getting the best results when it comes to fasting. This means ensuring you get high-quality sleep, including a good amount of deep and REM sleep. Poor sleep can negatively affect our health and hinder weight loss efforts. Cynthia also emphasizes the importance of healthy eating habits. Eating high-quality proteins, healthy fats, and suitable carbohydrate types is equally important as when we eat. We should avoid hyper-palatable and highly processed foods as they can be inflammatory and hinder our weight loss efforts.
People may believe they are eating healthily, but they may still consume food that causes inflammation and stalls weight loss. Cynthia points out that individuals who are obese and overweight and struggling with weight loss resistance need to be more attentive to their carbohydrate intake. They should avoid consuming too much dairy, gluten, grains, and alcohol. Those who are insulin sensitive can get away with more discretionary carbohydrates than those who are not. Unfortunately, only seven percent of Americans are currently metabolically healthy, so understanding one’s body’s unique needs is crucial in weight loss efforts.
Cynthia also highlights the relationship between trauma, autoimmune diseases, and weight loss resistance. Trauma can scar people in different ways. She notes that stress is a significant issue for many people, and chronic, unrelenting stress can cause weight loss resistance. Cynthia reminds us that stress can increase our cortisol levels, making it challenging for us to lose weight. Therefore, finding ways to decompress and reduce lifestyle stress is essential in weight loss efforts.
Cynthia cautions that eating during fasting is not ideal and is not a clean fast. This means avoiding bars marketed as fasting bars and fatty coffee, as they have calories that can contribute to weight loss resistance. Clean fasting is the best way to ensure the body gets rid of extraneous things that could contribute to why an individual struggles to lose weight.
For individuals starting their weight loss journey, Cynthia recommends starting small and focusing on the biggest levers that will make the most significant impact. These include addressing sleep quality, eating habits, and minimizing stress. Making small changes to our lifestyle can significantly impact our weight loss efforts. Cynthia encourages individuals not to give up and to stay committed to the journey.
In conclusion, weight loss resistance happens for many reasons, including poor sleep, unhealthy eating habits, trauma, and chronic stress. Being attentive to our body’s unique needs, understanding what a clean fast is, and making minor changes to our lifestyle can significantly impact our weight loss efforts. Cynthia reminds us to focus on the most significant levers that will make the most significant impact, stay committed, and not give up.
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Summary of Transcript:
In this video, Cynthia talks about the most significant things holding people back from getting the best results when it comes to fasting. She mentions that poor quality sleep, unhealthy diet choices, trauma, dirty fasting, and chronic stress can contribute to weight loss resistance. She advises people to focus on clean fasting, be mindful of their food choices, find ways to destress and decompress, and gradually make small changes to their lifestyle to see significant results over time.
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Summary of Description:
Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, author, and host of the Everyday Wellness podcast. She is also a 2x TEDx speaker; her second talk has over 14 million views. In this podcast episode, she discusses how some people may not see results with intermittent fasting and offers breakthrough solutions. The podcast, called The Ultimate Health Podcast, is hosted by Jesse Chappus and features in-depth conversations with health and wellness leaders worldwide.
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Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, author of the bestselling book Intermittent Fasting Transformation, a 2x TEDx speaker, with her second talk having more than 14 million views, and the host of the Everyday Wellness podcast.
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