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.

Hello there.

Amazing fasting friends.

I am so glad you're here with me today.

And if you are just tuning into the show for the very first time, welcome.

So after finishing my three part series on Jump Starting your Intermittent Fasting

and Weight Loss journey in my January episodes, I thought maybe we could all

use some powerful and inspirational quotes to help us keep going and moving forward.

On our health, weight loss and intermittent fasting journey.

So in today's episode, I'll be sharing the 10 simple but most impactful quotes

that have helped me stay motivated, inspired, and on track with my fasting

goals over the last five years.

Quote, number one, slow and steady wins the weight loss race.

So I feel like the tortoise wasn't just slow.

The tortoise was wicked smart, too.

Intermittent fasting success, especially weight loss, is about making gradual

progress and learning what works for your body as you move along your journey.

Don't set a specific weight loss deadline that only creates frustration and feelings

of failure and inadequacy instead.

Be patient and persistent and know that consistent efforts will lead to successful

long-term weight loss over time.

However, if you've hit a weight loss plateau, be sure to listen to episodes

51 and 52 of this podcast, or you can read my blog post that tackles the 17

reasons why you might not be losing weight with intermittent fasting.

And several strategies to help you quickly get back on track.

Alright, moving on to inspirational quote number two, consistency

transforms average into.

Excellence by Tony Robbins.

The key to real intermittent fasting success is consistency, and I really,

really, really believe that because it helps your body adjust to the fasting

routine and maximize its benefits.

By sticking to a consistent fasting schedule, you give your body time to

adapt and optimize its metabolism, leading to more effective weight loss,

and of course improved overall health.

Quote number three, perspective is everything instead of saying.

I have to start your day with.

I get to, I really do love this one so, so much.

Changing your mindset can make a big difference in how you feel about

something instead of feeling like you have to do something like fasting.

Thinking of it as something you get to do can make it seem more positive

and exciting, which can in turn help you to stay motivated and on

your intermittent fasting journey.

Number four, never measure your progress using someone else's.

Ruler OMG.

I think this might be the best intermittent fasting quote ever.

I love this one.

Theodore Roosevelt said, comparison is the thief of joy, and boy is that true.

Charles f Glassman is credited with proclaiming a slight variation

of these wise, wise words about the dangers of measuring your own

progress with someone else's ruler.

Just focus on your personal goals and achievements rather than comparing

yourself to others, which can be very dangerous and lead to feelings

of inadequacy and discouragement, and most definitely get in the

way of our fasting success.

Number five, although no one can go back and make a brand new start,

anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending by Carl Bard.

That's another really great one.

Even though you can't change the past, you can always start

fresh and make a better tomorrow.

This quote can be inspiring for someone on an intermittent

fasting journey because you.

It really does serve as a reminder that it's never too late to begin again and

create a healthier lifestyle, even if you've messed up and fallen off the

fasting wagon, which happens to all of us.

It's been happening to me more and more since I turned 50, but

I'll save all that craziness for another podcast episode anyways.

When we mess up or we fall off of the wagon, it can.

Be fixed because living an intermittent fasting lifestyle

is both flexible and forgiving.

Give yourself some grace and just think of it as a learning experience as well

as an opportunity for a new beginning.

I. I am not exactly sure who said this quote, but it's another really good one.

Ready?

You don't need to eat less.

You just need to eat right instead of focusing on calorie restriction and

eating less food, you should focus on eating more of the right kinds of

food for intermittent fasting, like healthy proteins and low carb fruits

and vegetables, healthy nutrient dense foods will keep you full and satisfied

during fasting periods so you can fast, easier, fast longer, and hopefully lose.

More weight.

If you haven't been to my, recipe tab on my website.

So what if with jen.com please go there.

I have almost, I think it's over 200.

Really healthy, high protein, low carb breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack,

um, healthy dessert recipes for you.

They're all easy.

I am not very domestic, so.

Trust me, they're easy to make, they're quick.

Um, but they have helped me so much along my journey and,

I want them to help you too.

So head to that, uh.

Like I said, that tab on my website, I will leave that

link in the show notes for you.

Alright, moving on to number seven on my list.

Don't you want to see what happens if you don't give up?

Just don't give up everybody.

By persevering and not giving up, you really can discover what you're capable

of achieving with intermittent fasting.

Stay positive and keep going despite the challenges because intermittent

fasting really does have the potential.

To completely change your life for the better.

It absolutely did that for me, and if you just stick with it, amazing

things will definitely happen.

Number eight, saying you've lost only five pounds is like finding a $5 bill.

Throwing it out because it's only $5.

I actually did a whole podcast episode on this one.

Um, it's episode number 63 actually, because seriously losing just

five pounds is a really big deal, and that's because losing five

pounds can lower blood pressure.

Cholesterol levels reduce the risk for heart disease, lower the risk of

insulin resistance and type two diabetes drastically improve your sleep, massively

increase energy levels, reduce body inflammation and joint pain, enhance your

mood and overall self-confidence, and it even has the potential to greatly re

decrease your risk for chronic diseases.

Like cancer and stroke.

So losing five pounds really, really is a big deal.

Quote number nine, to lengthen thy life.

Lessen thy meals by Benjamin Franklin.

I kind of feel like Ben knows best on this one.

I mean, even Benjamin Franklin understood the incredible power

of intermittent fasting, eating fewer meals throughout the day.

Not only has the potential to help with weight loss and weight management,

but studies have shown that fasting can potentially lead to a longer.

Life.

The health benefits like autophagy and longevity that can come from

practicing fasting are extremely motivating, encouraging, and inspiring.

And finally, quote number 10, it's an oldie but goodie.

You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start

to be great by Zig Ziglar.

The first step towards achieving intermittent fasting success is

simply starting and remember, you absolutely don't need to be

perfect from the beginning, so.

That's it my friends.

I hope that these 10 inspirational quotes have given you an extra boost to help

you succeed along your if f journey.

I'll leave the link to my blog post that highlights these 10

quotes in the show notes for you.

And if you are looking for help getting started, I'd be honored to

be the one who gets the opportunity to help you fast your way to freedom.

So until next time, happy fasting and I hope you have the absolute best day ever.

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Episodes will feature solo shows filled with if F hacks that

have worked for me, as well as episodes where I get to chat with.

Fun folks of all ages who've experienced incredible success

with intermittent fasting.

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And as always, I hope you spend your day loving without fear and

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