In this science-backed episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling reveal how your pre-fast meal dramatically impacts your ability to enter ketosis and burn fat effectively. They break down a compelling 2025 study showing that low-carb, high-fat meals before fasting accelerate time to ketosis by up to 12 hours compared to high-carb alternatives, while naturally boosting hunger-regulating hormones like GLP-1 by 27%. The hosts provide actionable strategies for optimizing OMAD timing and composition, explaining why breakfast timing matters more than you think and how simple macronutrient swaps can break through frustrating weight plateaus. Whether you're struggling with scale volatility or simply want to maximize your fasting results, this episode delivers the practical lever you can pull today to transform your next fast into a more effective, sustainable fat-burning experience.
Take the NEW FASTING PERSONA QUIZ! - The Key to Unlocking Sustainable Weight Loss With Fasting!
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In this science-backed episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling reveal how your pre-fast meal dramatically impacts your ability to enter ketosis and burn fat effectively. They break down a compelling 2025 study showing that low-carb, high-fat meals before fasting accelerate time to ketosis by up to 12 hours compared to high-carb alternatives, while naturally boosting hunger-regulating hormones like GLP-1 by 27%. The hosts provide actionable strategies for optimizing OMAD timing and composition, explaining why breakfast timing matters more than you think and how simple macronutrient swaps can break through frustrating weight plateaus. Whether you're struggling with scale volatility or simply want to maximize your fasting results, this episode delivers the practical lever you can pull today to transform your next fast into a more effective, sustainable fat-burning experience.
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!
Article Links:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11998415/pdf/12986_2025_Article_920.pdf
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