In today's episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling challenge the common misconception that fasting is solely about weight loss, revealing how it serves as a powerful tool for metabolic and cardiovascular health that extends far beyond the number on the scale. They explore the critical connection between glycemic variability, insulin resistance, and heart disease risk, explaining how managing blood sugar swings through fasting can reduce cardiovascular disease risk by up to 2.5 times compared to those with poor glucose control. The hosts break down why 88% of Americans are metabolically unfit and how fasting addresses the root causes of metabolic syndrome by reducing insulin load, inflammation, and oxidative stress that silently build beneath the surface for years before showing up in lab work. They emphasize that even without dramatic weight loss, consistent fasting creates profound improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol, insulin sensitivity, and markers like VO2 max and heart rate variability that predict long-term health outcomes. This episode reframes fasting as a lifestyle approach focused on prevention and longevity, offering practical strategies to improve cardiovascular and metabolic health through sustainable daily habits rather than extreme interventions.
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In today's episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling challenge the common misconception that fasting is solely about weight loss, revealing how it serves as a powerful tool for metabolic and cardiovascular health that extends far beyond the number on the scale. They explore the critical connection between glycemic variability, insulin resistance, and heart disease risk, explaining how managing blood sugar swings through fasting can reduce cardiovascular disease risk by up to 2.5 times compared to those with poor glucose control. The hosts break down why 88% of Americans are metabolically unfit and how fasting addresses the root causes of metabolic syndrome by reducing insulin load, inflammation, and oxidative stress that silently build beneath the surface for years before showing up in lab work. They emphasize that even without dramatic weight loss, consistent fasting creates profound improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol, insulin sensitivity, and markers like VO2 max and heart rate variability that predict long-term health outcomes. This episode reframes fasting as a lifestyle approach focused on prevention and longevity, offering practical strategies to improve cardiovascular and metabolic health through sustainable daily habits rather than extreme interventions.
Take the NEW FASTING PERSONA QUIZ! - The Key to Unlocking Sustainable Weight Loss With Fasting!
Resources and Downloads:
Partner Links:
Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here!
Get 30% off a Keto-Mojo blood glucose and ketone monitor (discount shown at checkout)! Click here!
Our Community:
Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of like-minded, new, and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply!
If you enjoy the podcast, please tap the stars below and consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it helps bring you the best original content each week. We also enjoy reading them!
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