In this follow-up episode, I go deeper into my personal fasting experience. After our first conversation, I opened up about my struggles with weight loss and navigating perimenopause. Laurie challenged me to revisit fasting, and in this episode, I share what happened in the three weeks since our initial chat and the results I experienced. Laurie also guides us through her approach to coaching clients through fasting, using my three-week experience as a case study. We'll reintroduce you to Laurie Lewis and explore how fasting can transform your health journey.

Key Topics Covered:

• Setting Your Eating Window: Laurie shares insights on how to establish an eating window that makes fasting approachable and sustainable.
• Ramping Up Your Fasting Hours: Tips for gradually increasing the duration of your fasting period for better results.
• Reducing Insulin Resistance: How fasting can help reduce insulin resistance and prevent blood sugar-related conditions.
• Managing Emotional Upsets: Discover how fasting can teach you new ways to cope with stress and emotional challenges.
• Understanding Food Choices: How to become more aware of the foods you reach for when you’re rushed and exhausted, and identifying which foods don’t serve you well.
• Making a Feel-Good Food List: Why it’s essential to keep a list of foods that leave you feeling energized and nourished.

Resources From The Show:

• Codes to ask your insurance if they will cover fasting insulin testing.  CPT 83525 (fasting insulin lab code) and ICD10 abnormal glucose R73.09 or E881.81 (Metabolic Syndrome)
• NMR Lipoprofile Test with Insulin Resistance Markers (IR Markers) - a great test for looking at insulin resistance and inflammation in the body as cholesterol markers are an indication of inflammation 
• Laurie’s End-of-October Fasting Program - specificially designed to guide you through the holidays and prevent holiday weight gain!
• Laurie's website - Fast Forward Wellness

Tune in to learn how fasting can be a powerful tool for better health and a more balanced life!