Have you ever tried intermittent fasting but didn’t feel like it “worked” for you?

Or worse - it had the opposite effect than what you wanted? Signs that your current fasting schedule is too stressful for your body include disruptions in your menstrual cycle, unexplained weight gain, anxiety, disrupted sleep, and irritability.

I've been practicing intermittent fasting for about 5 years and we teach it to all of our clients and Zivli members. Intermittent fasting is one of the most powerful strategies we have to help you lose weight and lower insulin resistance.

It helped me lose all of my baby weight, plus some after both pregnancies. It’s helped me sleep better at night and easily maintain my weight after the holidays or a party or a vacation.

However…there are some major pitfalls that women tend to fall into when it comes to intermittent fasting. And if you fall into one of these pitfalls, it will stop, and sometimes reverse, your weight loss progress.

We hope this video helps you better understand how to optimize your fasting routine to best suit your needs.

Highlights From This Episode

[0:00] Topic introduction. 

[1:10] Jumping into fasting with both feet instead of dipping your toe in the water. 

[3:57] Not fasting according to your menstrual cycle. 

[5:30] Overeating food during your eating window. 

[6:54] Not changing up your fasting routine. 

[7:32] Protein-sparing fast explained. 

[8:11] Not using electrolytes when you're fasting. 

[9:14] Not timing their fasting routine with their medications

[10:44] Thinking that you need to eat something before you exercise. 

[11:55] Jumping into fasting before you have your sleep dialed in.

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Resources From This Episode

>> Join Zivli

>> Intermittent Fasting for Women Around Their Menstrual Cycle & Menopause With Dr. Mindy Pelz

>> Do THIS to Lose Belly Fat Video

>> Insulin Resistance Diet Starter Course