Hello and welcome to the Intermittent Fasting Gems with Jen Podcast.

I'm your host Jen, a middle-aged Michigan mama, wife, and teacher who

in 2021 stumbled upon this crazy cool thing called intermittent fasting.

And before I knew it.

I've lost 46 pounds in four months and gained an incredible lifestyle

filled with complete food freedom.

If you're hungry for unique, no nonsense fasting tips that actually

work, you're in the right place.

So whether you're walking the dog, folding that last load of laundry or cruising to

your nine to five, let's start fasting.

Our way to freedom together.

Welcome, my fabulous fasting friends to episode 50 of the Intermittent

Fasting Gems with Jen podcast.

Yes, we have made it to 50 episodes and I am so excited.

Thank you to all of you out there for listening and for supporting

my little intermittent fasting.

Podcast, you are amazing and I really do appreciate you.

So 50 podcast episodes before I turned 50 years old has been a goal for me,

and today I am hitting that goal with a few weeks to spare since my 50th

birthday is coming up on September 14th.

I wanted to celebrate and do something extra special, extra energetic,

inspiring, and fun for today's episode.

So for this milestone episode, I'll be sharing 50 awesome

reasons to just say yes.

To intermittent fasting.

Let's be real.

It's back to school season, and with the stresses of work and packing

kids lunches, carpools, and the never ending stream of emails, life is busy.

But what if you could boost your focus, clear your mind, and even drop a few

of those coffee and donut pounds, all by saying yes to a new way of eating?

And that is what intermittent fasting is all about.

You pick a window for eating, you take a break from constant

snacking, and you give your body.

A well deserved pause and it turns out there really are so many awesome reasons

to just say yes to intermittent fasting.

Alright, here we go.

Number one on our list, and it's a big one, intermittent fasting boosts

weight loss naturally by helping your body burn fat for energy.

Did you catch the key word in that sentence?

Naturally, no pills, no artificial crap.

If F helps you fit back into your favorite jeans.

Naturally.

Number two, intermittent fasting totally simplifies your meal.

Planning by reducing the number of meals you need to prepare and worry about,

it is so much simpler when you're only planning for one or maybe two meals a day.

Number three, fasting improves insulin sensitivity, decreasing

the risk of type two diabetes.

Number four, and one of my absolute favorite reasons to say yes to if

F is intermittent fasting promotes autophagy, helping your body clean

out old and nasty damaged cells, it's seriously like spring cleaning.

For your insights.

Reason number five, if F has the potential to support heart health

by improving blood pressure and cholesterol levels, how cool is that?

Number six.

Another super awesome reason intermittent fasting reduces

inflammation throughout the body.

OMG, this benefit has been ginormous for myself, my husband,

and so many people that I know.

Who do IF number seven.

Intermittent fasting improves brain health.

The focus and mental clarity that comes from fasting is nothing short of amazing.

Number eight, intermittent fasting is a great weight loss plateau breaker.

If you have been going down the traditional dieting road and are

stuck, give intermittent fasting a try.

Number nine, regulates appetite hormones like ghrelin and leptin.

Number 10 may lower your cancer risk by influencing hormone

levels and reducing inflammation.

Moving on to number 11, IF enhances metabolic flexibility, allowing the

body to switch between fuel sources.

Efficiently, number 12, if reduces the need for late night snacking, which

is often a source of excess calories.

Number 13, intermittent fasting saves so much time, fewer meals.

Means less cooking, less shopping, less cleaning and less brain energy wasted

and trying to figure out, hmm, what are we going to have for breakfast?

What are we going to have for lunch?

What are we going to have for dinner?

Number 14.

This is a reason that many of us probably don't think about much, but intermittent

fasting really does strengthen self-discipline and mental resilience.

We can go, we really can go several hours without shoveling food into

our mouths, and if F is a great way to teach ourselves that.

Number 15, intermittent fasting can be easily combined with any diet

including keto or paleo or vegan.

It's very complimentary.

Number 16.

Another one of my absolute favorite reasons to do if f.

No calorie counting needed.

Intermittent fasting reduces calorie intake without the need to count calories.

That also frees up a lot of space in your brain.

Number 17, if F supports digestive health by giving our gut a much needed rest,

and if you have not read the book, eat Dirt by Dr. Josh Acts, it is incredible.

It's all about gut health and how to improve it.

He talks all about how we need to give our gut a rest.

Anyways, I'll leave the link to that information packed

book in the show notes for you.

It will really open your eyes to the importance of getting

your gut health under control.

Number 18, intermittent fasting may lower blood sugar levels reducing

the risk of metabolic syndrome.

Number 19, if F improves fat oxidation rates, which is the speed at which your

body breaks down and uses stored fat.

For energy, which brings us to number 20 on our list.

Intermittent fasting can help reduce visceral fat by promoting the body's use

of stored fat for energy and visceral fat is the deep fat that is stored around our

internal organs in the abdominal cavity, which can increase the risk of health

problems like heart disease and diabetes.

Number 21 if reduces bloating by limiting constant eating.

Number 22.

Intermittent fasting encourages mindful eating.

You definitely savor meals more after you've been fasting, and I know when I

have my OMA or my one big meal for the day, I feel like I'm sitting down to

a gourmet feast and I let myself enjoy every single bite without worrying

one tiny second about calories.

I just focus on whole foods that are nutritious.

Foods that are fueling my body and that taste delicious.

Number 23.

Intermittent fasting most definitely helps control cravings

for sugar and processed foods.

Number 24.

If F has the potential to boost growth hormone production,

which helps with fat loss and.

Muscle gain number 25.

Intermittent fasting is very flexible and it can be tailored

to fit any lifestyle or schedule.

You find what works for you.

Number 26, if F frees up so much extra time for hobbies and family

or self care, which we all need to spend more time on these days.

27. You can do it anywhere.

You can do IF at home, at work, and even when you're traveling or on vacation.

Number 28, fasting supports lean muscle retention while you are losing body fat.

Number 29.

Intermittent fasting promotes a healthier relationship with hunger

cues, and I love this one so much.

IF has really taught me how to get in tune with my hunger cues and how to

know when I am truly hungry or when I'm just bored or overly thirsty and

maybe just need some sparkling mineral water to curb that nagging sensation.

Number 30.

I love this one.

Nothing is off limits.

Like Jen Stevens says, delay don't deny.

That's the book and the saying that lured me into this lifestyle.

It's more about when you eat and not as much about what you eat.

So yes, you can still have those favorite treats or that glass of

wine at dinner occasionally, or the Halloween candy from time to time.

Number 31, intermittent fasting requires no fancy equipment, no

special products or supplements.

Just your commitment to make a change for the better.

Number 32, if F empowers you to take charge of your health and habits.

Number 33.

Intermittent fasting has the ability to give you more energy

then the Energizer bunny.

It is so stinking awesome.

I still remember when I first felt that energy surge.

It was about two weeks after starting my IF journey when my body started to become

fat adapted and was switching over from being a sugar burner to a fat burner.

I literally woke up one morning and I could physically feel the

energy come alive inside me.

It's hard to explain, but.

It really was magical number 34.

If you listen to my last podcast episode, uh, which was number 49, you would have

learned that many, many celebrities and famous people and public figures and

experts endorse intermittent fasting.

Um, they live an if f plan and they love it.

Why?

Because it's awesome.

And.

It works.

Number 35.

Getting back to the topic of energy.

If F helps to stabilize energy levels and prevent afternoon crashes, so you

no longer need that mid-afternoon nap.

Number 36.

Intermittent fasting encourages better hydration habits as you

drink more water during fasting.

And I know this was one of my Uncle Mark's biggest if F winds that he talked

about during episode nine, it really does force you to become more mindful.

About your water intake.

Reason number 37, intermittent fasting may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's

and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Number 38.

Intermittent fasting is super flexible and not at all strict.

You can schedule around your social activities and your family

events have a longer window one day and a shorter window than next.

Next number 39.

Intermittent fasting definitely helps to reset and normalize circadian rhythms.

Number 40, if F can improve your sleep quality.

Immensely.

That's been a really big one for me.

Number 41.

Intermittent fasting often improves skin health and encourages a youthful glow.

Some people have even noticed there are skin tags falling off after starting

an intermittent fasting lifestyle.

Number 42.

Fewer dishes.

Yes, please.

Less cooking, less shopping, less cleaning.

Definitely for the win number 43.

Uh, if reduces dental issues by limiting frequent exposure to sugars number 44.

Intermittent fasting studies have shown that people who regularly fast report,

less body aches, less headaches, and less debilitating migraines number 45.

It's just simple.

I'm not saying it's always easy, but it is always simple.

You just alternate between eating and not eating.

That's it.

Nothing fancy or complicated about it.

Number 46.

Anti-aging benefits.

Woohoo.

When you fast, you might just notice that you are aging backwards.

Number 47, love this one.

No more dieting.

You can finally give up fad diet forever.

Number 48, if F empowers sustainable.

Lifelong healthy Habits.

Number 49.

Longevity.

With the autophagy and the cell cleaning, you may very well live longer.

Imagine all of the future vacations you could take and

feel amazing while taking them.

And finally, number 50, intermittent fasting can help you save some serious

dough because it is absolutely free.

And if you're going to be living a lot longer, you're gonna need money to

live and go on those exotic vacations.

So why not save money?

However you can with IF.

There are no hidden costs.

No gym membership fees, no gimmicks.

Just a straightforward, simple to follow, plan and lifestyle.

There you have it.

50 awesome reasons to just say yes to intermittent fasting.

Whether your goal is weight loss, health, longevity, or simplicity.

Intermittent fasting really does offer practical proven benefits that

can fit just about any lifestyle.

All right.

Let's do a quick teacher pop quiz.

What do you need to get started with intermittent fasting?

The answer, just a little willpower, lots of water.

And maybe a buddy or two to cheer you on along the way.

No fancy supplements, no strict meal plans, just a new cool eating

routine that's flexible to your schedule and your real life needs.

So are you ready?

Whether you're hoping for more energy, better focus, a

clear mind, try saying yes.

To intermittent fasting.

Maybe bookmark this episode for those days when you need a little extra motivation.

And I just wanna say thank you so much for tuning in today.

Don't forget to join our free intermittent fasting Facebook support

group if you're not already a member.

Don't forget to check out my high protein, low carb, healthy, and

free intermittent fasting recipes found on my website and blog.

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And finally, if you are ready to do this if f thing.

Be sure to use the discount code GEMS 10 at checkout when you sign up for

my intermittent fasting and Weight loss masterclass online course.

Hey, let's keep learning and living our best lives together.

Until next time, keep it healthy, keep it happy, and just say yes to IF.

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