In this research-focused episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling break down a pilot study on 16:8 intermittent fasting that reveals the power of sustainable, imperfect consistency for long-term success. They introduce the 80% Rule, showing how participants achieved meaningful weight loss and improved insulin sensitivity by following their eating window just 5.6 days per week without any calorie counting or food restrictions. The hosts provide crucial perspective on realistic weight loss timelines, explaining why modest results compound into significant transformations when you zoom out and stay patient. With Thanksgiving approaching, they deliver practical strategies for navigating the holiday season without throwing away your progress or white-knuckling through family gatherings. This episode reframes 16:8 fasting as your foundational "basement" strategy—the sustainable baseline that keeps you moving forward even when life gets chaotic, motivation wanes, or the scale doesn't cooperate on your expected timeline.
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In this research-focused episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling break down a pilot study on 16:8 intermittent fasting that reveals the power of sustainable, imperfect consistency for long-term success. They introduce the 80% Rule, showing how participants achieved meaningful weight loss and improved insulin sensitivity by following their eating window just 5.6 days per week without any calorie counting or food restrictions. The hosts provide crucial perspective on realistic weight loss timelines, explaining why modest results compound into significant transformations when you zoom out and stay patient. With Thanksgiving approaching, they deliver practical strategies for navigating the holiday season without throwing away your progress or white-knuckling through family gatherings. This episode reframes 16:8 fasting as your foundational "basement" strategy—the sustainable baseline that keeps you moving forward even when life gets chaotic, motivation wanes, or the scale doesn't cooperate on your expected timeline.
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 25% 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 Link:
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.3233/NHA-170036
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