Waist Away: The Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Hey guys! Welcome back to another episode of Waist Away: The intermittent fasting podcast! Today we are joined by Thyroid Therapist Kristin Savory to answer some more of your most asked THYROID QUESTIONS! The interview was so great, we decided to split this up into 2 different episodes, next one airing NEXT MONDAY. Stay Tuned!!! As always, sit back, relax, and enjoy the podcast! Video Version: https://youtu.be/1-iSuRISvH8 Kristin’s Website: http://www.kristinsavory.com/   -QUESTIONS- Q1- 9:07 I struggle with Hashimotos and as a result, have major digestive issues. I’ve read that the reason for this is that I am not producing enough Hydrochloric acid. Is this something I can supplement, or are there some sort of enzymes that I can take to aid with digestion? Carol in Florida   Q2- 27:05 You’ve mentioned before that taking my basal body temperature is the best way to check my thryoid, but you haven’t found an affordable thermometer for this. What is the big difference in using a normal thermometer to take my temperature and checking my basal temperature? You said that the morning temperature is most accurate, so I have been sticking to this. Angela In Rochester   Q3 - 39:32 One of my really good friends became vegetarian and her thyroid seems to be improving. She says that this has to do with the hormones in meat. Have you heard of people successfully healing their thyroid by cutting out meat, and if so, why does it work? Alison In Iowa   Q4 - 44:32 I was just talking to my mom the other day, and we were talking about how it seems like there is a sudden onset of thyroid issues these days! Until the past 5-10 years, neither of us remember it being so common to have thyroid issues. What is our culture doing to cause so many thyroid issues all of a sudden? It seems like an epidemic. -Carrie in Williamsburg.   Q5 - 48:57 I’ve switched form synthroid to armor thyroid and I got this nasty rash all over my chest and neck.  I am racking my brain to figure out what is going on, and the only thing I can figure is my medication switch or just my thyroid in general because every issue I have seems to relate back to this darn thyroid! Have you heard of this rash issue before, and what is causing it? — Kara in Atlanta --------------------------------------- To learn more about the principles of intermittent fasting, purchase Chantel's book, Waist Away: The Chantel Ray Way NOW by visiting http://amzn.to/2CVmTgs YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteFjiVaY6n0SOAixcyZbWA Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheChantelRayWay     Things we love: https://chantelrayway.com/things-i-love-2/  Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay   ***As always, this podcast is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and is for information purposes only. Please consult with your healthcare professional before making any changes to your current lifestyle.***

HEY GUYS! In this week's podcast, we talk to Dr. Hedberg is the author of “The Complete Thyroid Health and Diet Guide” and the host of one of my favorite podcasts, “The Dr. Hedberg Show”. In today's preview, Dr. Hedberg is going to give you a few tips on how to better your gut health and be cognizant of what you're doing! You can listen to the full episode by clicking down below!  CLICK HERE FOR FULL EPISODE Video VERSION: https://youtu.be/RnKtn3J0B08 --------------------------------------- To learn more about the principles of intermittent fasting, purchase Chantel's book, Waist Away: The Chantel Ray Way NOW by visiting http://amzn.to/2CVmTgs YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteFjiVaY6n0SOAixcyZbWA Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheChantelRayWay     Things we love: https://chantelrayway.com/things-i-love-2/  Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay

  HEY GUYS! In this week's podcast, we talk to Dr. Hedberg is the author of “The Complete Thyroid Health and Diet Guide” and the host of one of my favorite podcasts, “The Dr Hedberg Show”. I have been counting down the days until this interview because I am such a fan of his and it is a huge honor to get to speak to him. We received an OVERWHELMING number of questions for Dr. Hedberg so let's jump right in!!  Video VERSION: https://youtu.be/RnKtn3J0B08 Podcast: https://drhedberg.com/podcasts/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Thyroid-Health-Diet-Guide/dp/0778805042/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1532621524&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Complete+Thyroid+Health+and+Diet+Guide&dpID=51Hb06d2EqL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch Q1 – 3:29  When I am eating super clean, my thyroid seems to function at a more optimal level. Do you think that there are certain foods that I should avoid, and certain foods I should try to eat a lot of when I am trying to regulate my thyroid? Q2 – 7:29  I got my bloodwork done, and my fasting blood sugar was at 108- is this something I should be concerned with? What is the recommended range for my blood sugar levels when I am fasting? Q3 – 8:32  I have rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis, definitely have autoimmune issues! Are there any supplements you recommend to help with these? I feel like I am taking so many different supplements and I wonder if they are helping me, or are damaging my liver? I am currently taking: a probiotic, selenium, zinc, multivitamins, vitamin D, calcium, vitamin c, vitamin E, and vitamin A. Is this too much? Q4 - 13:22 I really enjoyed your last podcast about Adrenal Fatigue- I still don’t totally understand how the thyroid and adrenal glands are related- are they even related at all? How do I know for sure if I have adrenal fatigue? Q5 – 15:13  I was watching YOUTUBE and there was a video that said one of the reasons you could be constipated is because you don’t have enough bile in your system. Can you explain how this works? What could I do to fix it? Q6 – 17:57 I know that several guests on your podcast have talked about how a huge portion of your immune system resides in your gut, and it is so important to make sure my gut is functioning at a high capacity. Do you think that your gut and thyroid have a huge connection? I struggle with thyroid issues, and major constipation, and am trying to figure out how to heal my gut. Q7 - 21:42 I’ve been reading a lot of articles about leaky gut syndrome, and I have some issues with my thyroid and some skin issues like eczema and dermatitis. I’ve been reading a lot about candida and leaky gut and am trying to figure out which one I have. What do you think is the best solution for it? Q8 – 23:53 I have recently been reading a lot of articles on Candida and I definitely have all of the symptoms of candida. I know that I eat WAYY too much sugar. The problem is that when you have candida, it's ALL I CRAVE! In your book, you talk about how I shouldn’t deprive myself. So my issue is that I deprive myself of sugar because of my candida, and then I miss it so much and then I binge! How can I find the happy medium? Q9 – 25:08 I have listened to a couple of your podcasts with your experts and doctors and hear them talk about the conversion of T4, T3 – reverse T3- I still don’t understand it. Can you have someone come on your show and explain this in a very simple, non-technical way, so I can understand the differences in T4, T3, Reverse T3 and TSH, and what I should be looking for?   Q10 – 28:26 I have read some very conflicting articles about IODINE for thyroid hormone production. Some articles say if your thyroid isn’t functioning you should take more iodine- and other articles say Iodine will make your thyroid worse! So much contradicting information in what I read on Google- I am really hoping one of the doctors can answer for me! Q11 – 31:08 I went to a traditional Doctor and they told me that my TSH levels should be between .5 and 5. My thyroid was at a 4.5 when I took my test and I am absolutely exhausted. I talked to one of my friends and she told me that she feels the best when her thyroid is at 1 or below. That is when she feels like a million bucks and has tons of energy. I know that for me, a 4.5 makes me exhausted. Q12 – 33:02  I was listening to your podcast with Elle and she said that she does NOT like Synthroid, and prefers Nature Throid since it is natural. My Primary Care Physician would not prescribe me Nature Throid because she said most of the doctors give Synthroid instead. She really encouraged me to take Synthroid and not Nature Thyroid. Why do you think that is? Q13 – 35:16  Can you explain the difference between Armor Throid and Nature Thyroid? In your podcast with Elle, she recommended Nature Thyroid, but when I googled it, I read that both medicines contain 38 mcg of t4 and 9 mcg of t3- so how can they be that different? She never said why Nature Thyroid was better. Q14 – 36:33 I read a book by Aviva Romm MD, called “The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution”, and she said that 95% of Americans have been affected by Epstein Barr Virus, which is in the same family as herpes. She says that the EBV is a huge reason why you can get chronic fatigue, chronic aches and pains, and even Hashimotos. I am extremely tired, my muscles ache, sometimes so much that I can’t function. My Dr. has told me that I don’t have the Epstein Barr Virus right now, but it shows in my system that I have had it at one point. Can you expand on EBV and how it is healed? Q15 - 39:03 After listening to your podcast, I went to CVS and purchases several Blood Glucose Monitors, I wanted to have one in my purse, one in my office, and one at home, and to try a couple different brands. I got home and wanted to test them out, and I was surprised that I had different readings from each monitor. I took my blood four times, all within 20 seconds of each other, on different fingers. And these were the readings I received: 110, 82, 90, and 98. Is this as simple as a variation in the different brands? And if so, how do I know which reading was accurate? There is a big difference in a 82 and a 110! Did I do something wrong?   --------------------------------------- To learn more about the principles of intermittent fasting, purchase Chantel's book, Waist Away: The Chantel Ray Way NOW by visiting http://amzn.to/2CVmTgs YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteFjiVaY6n0SOAixcyZbWA Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheChantelRayWay     Things we love: https://chantelrayway.com/things-i-love-2/  Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay

HEY GUYS! Happy Monday and welcome back to another PODCAST PREVIEW! Last week we interviewed Kristen O Connor Davis, Wife of Jordan Davis, and she gave us some insight into what it's like living life on the road! In this podcast preview, she talks about her daily routine and what that looks like for her. To listen to the full episode click the link below! FULL EPISODE HERE: https://chantelray.podbean.com/e/kristenoconnor/ --------------------------------------- To learn more about the principles of intermittent fasting, purchase Chantel's book, Waist Away: The Chantel Ray Way NOW by visiting http://amzn.to/2CVmTgs YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteFjiVaY6n0SOAixcyZbWA Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheChantelRayWay     Things we love: https://chantelrayway.com/things-i-love-2/  Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay

HEY GUYS! Welcome back to Waist Away: The Intermittent Fasting Podcast! Today, we are talking to Kristen O Conner, wife of Country Music star Jordan Davis! She is in to talk about how she stays fit on the road, her workout schedule, and some of the foods she eats as a "Thin Eater". It's a very interesting conversation, and remember, if you have a question that you want to be answered, send them to questions@chantelrayway.com ! Enjoy the show! FULL Podcast Video: https://youtu.be/pvTxSN9kXM0 --------------------------------------- To learn more about the principles of intermittent fasting, purchase Chantel's book, Waist Away: The Chantel Ray Way NOW by visiting http://amzn.to/2CVmTgs YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteFjiVaY6n0SOAixcyZbWA Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheChantelRayWay     Things we love: https://chantelrayway.com/things-i-love-2/  Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay

HEY GUYS! It's Monday which means another PODCAST PREVIEW! One of the most asked questions for vegans is "Where do you get your protein?". Paige from @TheGreenCatVA is here to tell us that you don't NEED meat to get in your protein! Check out the full episode at the link below! Full Episode HERE: https://chantelray.podbean.com/e/greencat/ --------------------------------------- To learn more about the principles of intermittent fasting, purchase Chantel's book, Waist Away: The Chantel Ray Way NOW by visiting http://amzn.to/2CVmTgs YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteFjiVaY6n0SOAixcyZbWA Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheChantelRayWay     Things we love: https://chantelrayway.com/things-i-love-2/  Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay        

Happy Friday everyone and welcome back to Waist Away: The Intermittent Fasting Podcast! Today, we are talking to one of the owners of The Green Cat, a local ALL VEGAN restaurant that focuses on a plant-based menu! We go LOTS of questions about the vegan lifestyle when it comes to transitioning, the best foods to eat, and some awesome local spots to check out if you are also vegan! Check out some of the links below to follow The Green Cat and watch the video version of the podcast! Enjoy the show! Follow @TheGreenCatVA on all Social Media http://www.TheGreenCatVA.com WATCH The Podcast: https://youtu.be/0A-LBKKoRf8 Recipe Video: https://youtu.be/NzPZW26uQEE Q1 - 1:40 I love the podcast, and am so excited that you are doing an episode on Veganism because I have been studying it a lot. What are some of the changes you’ve noticed physically and mentally since becoming vegan? -Jennifer in Charlotte Q2 - 3:20 I have been combining my Intermittent Fasting with the vegan lifestyle for about a month now, and I am starting to get stuck in a recipe rut. What are some of your favorite meals? -Alexus in NY Q3 - 8:29 One of my FAVORITE things about eating Vegan is the money I am saving at the grocery store! I am still cheap when it comes to organic produce. Does organic make a big difference, and should I spend the extra money? -Crista in VB Q4 - 9:50 I am sure you get this question all the time, but I grew up learning that I need meat for protein. Where do you get your protein? -Ashley in Springfield Q5 - 10:36 I am always curious to ask people that I meet, what caused you to become vegan? -Eric in PA Q6 - 11:23 I have done a lot of reading about eating Vegan online, and it seems like the health benefits are huge! The one thing I am worried about is that it seems like the diet involves a lot of carbs and carbs are the one thing that make me blow up! Have you noticed a change in your weight since becoming vegan? -Katherine in NC Q7 - 14:58 I am single, and very social. I don’t like to stay home. I am worried that eating Vegan would affect my social life. Where are your favorite places to go out to eat? -Carrie in Virginia Beach Q8 - 17:29 I am always looking for new things to try and add to my cart- I have been eating mostly Vegan for 3 mos and have done tons of Pinterest research looking for new things to make! What are the Top 10 Staples on your grocery list, and what is your favorite place to shop? Do you have any favorite products? -Jess in Tampa Q9 - 19:01 I am convinced that Vegan is the way to go! I have been eating vegan for several months and feel so good. It is getting exhausting to cook separate meals for my family though. Is it safe for my kids to eat vegan? And do you have any advice for getting my husband on board? -Sarah in Roxboro Q10 - 21:15 I have switched my diet over to 95% Vegan! I am so proud of myself and feel soooo good. I am considering my cosmetics and body products now. Do you use Vegan products, and if so, what do you recommend? Have you noticed a difference? -Rose in Norfolk   --------------------------------------- To learn more about the principles of intermittent fasting, purchase Chantel's book, Waist Away: The Chantel Ray Way NOW by visiting http://amzn.to/2CVmTgs YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteFjiVaY6n0SOAixcyZbWA Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheChantelRayWay     Things we love: https://chantelrayway.com/things-i-love-2/  Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay

Hey guys! Welcome back to Waist Away: The Intermittent Fasting Podcast! This episode, we are so happy to have Dr. Kalish, author of "The Kalish Method" to talk about his book and answer some of your questions! He is offering some FREE content for you guys below. This includes a link to his site to get in contact with him, a free ebook, and free masterclass! As always, send your questions to Questions@ChantelRayWay.com! Free ebook: https://chantelrayway.com/adrenalfatigue/ MasterClass: https://bit.ly/2KqNjxp Contact: http://www.KalishWelness.com Full YouTube Video Version: https://youtu.be/SVEI0BxdXWs -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Questions: #1 - 13:42 Q: I have just completed my first couple of 24 hour fasts, and have been depending heavily on black coffee and unsweet tea to get me through those bouts with hunger! The only bad thing is that I struggle with adrenal fatigue, and I have heard that caffeine is harmful for me. Is this true? If so, do you have any recommendations for ways to wean myself off it? I get major headaches when I try not to drink it. -Angel in New York #2 - 16:03 Q: I am SOOOO tired lately! As soon as I wake up, all I want to do is go to bed! But I feel like I am getting enough sleep at night, I sleep 8-10 hours. One of my girlfriends mentioned that this could be a candida issue, another says it’s a thyroid issue, Google tells me its my liver or Epstein Bar Virus. How can I tell the difference when all of the symptoms are so similar? -Donna in NC #3 - 17:54 Q: For the past 6 mos or so, I have noticed that I get an insane spike of energy in the evening. At first, I thought this was related to my Intermittent Fasting, but I started googling, and I stumbled upon info about Adrenal Fatigue. It was crazy, all of the other symptoms applied to me! It stinks to feel this way, but it is nice to have somewhat of a diagnosis. The thing I still can’t figure out is why I am getting my energy burst in the evening, and not earlier in the day when I am more rested? -Denise in Texas #4 - 20:12 Q: Since I read your book, I do my best to stick to the 80/20 Principle, and do allow myself all of my favorite foods that I enjoy! But recently, my doctor determined that I am dealing with adrenal fatigue and I am wondering if adjusting my diet will help some. Are there certain foods I should avoid, and others I should be making sure to eat plenty of? I am desperate to feel better, and willing to tweak my 80/20 if that will help! -Valerie in Columbia #5: 22:26 Q: After struggling to conceive for several years, I am finally pregnant! I am so thankful, but became a little discouraged when I learned that it is possible I could pass my adrenal fatigue down to my child. Is this true, and is there any way to prevent it? -Karen in Tampa #6 - 24:32 Q: I have struggled with Adrenal Fatigue for the past year or so and the more I learn about it, I see that stress is a MAJOR factor in how I am feeling. I don’t want to take anxiety medicine, and quitting my job isn’t an option- do you have any suggestions for stress management? -Kate in Arizona #7 - 25:38 Q: I am excited to learn more about adrenal fatigue on your upcoming show- as someone who doesn’t know much about it, what are the most common symptoms that we should be aware of? -Jennifer in Louisiana #8 - 27:10 Q: My favorite thing about this podcast is that you are always introducing me to natural ways that I can cure my body. Which is good, because my Doctor won’t acknowledge Adrenal Fatigue as a real disorder, and says there is nothing he can do for me! What are some ways that I can combat it naturally? Are there any herbs or supplements that I can take? -Ashton in Charlottesville #9 - 29:54 Q: I have only ever met women who deal with adrenal fatigue, but I am finding out that there are men who struggle with it as well. Would you say that it is more prevalent in women? I am familiar with how it manifests in a woman, are the symptoms going to be different for men? What should men watch out for? -Melanie in Virginia Beach --------------------------------------- To learn more about the principles of intermittent fasting, purchase Chantel's book, Waist Away: The Chantel Ray Way NOW by visiting http://amzn.to/2CVmTgs YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteFjiVaY6n0SOAixcyZbWA Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheChantelRayWay     Things we love: https://chantelrayway.com/things-i-love-2/  Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay

Hey Guys! Happy Favorite Clip Monday! Did you grow up thinking and constantly hearing that "breakfast is the most important meal of the day"? Today, Chantel is debunking that, and other methods that people have looked at for years. This is just part of one of the questions from last weeks episode! To listen to the whole version, click the link down below! Have a great day and we'll see you in a few days! Full Podcast: https://chantelray.podbean.com/e/nickpodcast/  Video Version: https://youtu.be/2E14zlOdArY --------------------------------------- To learn more about the principles of intermittent fasting, purchase Chantel's book, Waist Away: The Chantel Ray Way NOW by visiting http://amzn.to/2CVmTgs YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteFjiVaY6n0SOAixcyZbWA Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheChantelRayWay     Things we love: https://chantelrayway.com/things-i-love-2/  Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay

Happy Thursday and welcome back to another episode of Waist Away: The Intermittent Fasting Podcast! Usually, we record at the Chantel Ray Headquarters, but today we took a little trip to one of our local radio stations! Of course, we are still going to be answering YOUR questions, but Nick is going to act as an MC for this episode! We have lots to get through, so let's get started!  Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/2E14zlOdArY QUESTIONS: Jenny Illinois - 2:11 I started toying around with intermittent fasting a few weeks ago. I bought Chantel's book which I read on vacation with my family. We traveled overseas, I didn’t practice IF instead I at a decent sized breakfast. Generally, I wasn’t hungry for lunch and I snacked somedays. Most days I didn’t eat again until I was hungry, which was usually around supper time. What I'm getting at is I didn’t eat “healthy” but I only at when I was hungry. I came home to my surprise and LOST over 4 pounds. Since I've been home I've been following a 6-hour window and in 1 week I've seen no change. I might have actually gained weight. It's frustrating, but I'm hoping it will whoosh away. Any suggestions or am I doing something wrong?   Kat Mobile - 5:40 I'm brand new to IF and I started 2 weeks ago eating in an 8-hour window, but I've wanted to bring it down to a smaller window. Do you have any tips for the best way that I can bring my window down?   Angela Northern Virginia - 7:02 I loved your podcast you did with Jenn Vann Horne and watching your adventure at Whole Foods. You talked a lot about the benefits of cilantro, but I cant take the taste because it tastes like soup. Do you have any suggestions on how I should prepare it so I can actually enjoy it??   Jessica Boston - 8:40 Like a lot of people, I grew up hearing that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I workout early and I love breakfast food! Is there anything wrong with me eating breakfast and lunch but just skipping dinner?    Kevin - 11:08 I've been hearing about ketosis and I really want to get into the fat burning state when my body is eating fast for fuel like you talk about. I know you don't recommend the keto diet, but I am so intrigued by the benefits and I'm tempted to give it a try. Can I get into ketosis and become a fat burner without following the Keto diet. --------------------------------------- To learn more about the principles of intermittent fasting, purchase Chantel's book, Waist Away: The Chantel Ray Way NOW by visiting http://amzn.to/2CVmTgs YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteFjiVaY6n0SOAixcyZbWA Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheChantelRayWay     Things we love: https://chantelrayway.com/things-i-love-2/  Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay

You can reach Dr. Scott at: 757-363-8571 drmscott43@gmail.com http://thyroidvirginiabeach.com   Hey Guys, HAPPY MONDAY! Welcome back to another Waist Away Favorite Clip! This week, we are featuring a question from the full podcast. Jade asks "I love the Podcast, and I love Intermittent Fasting! I have averaged 1-2 lbs a week for about 3 months. The problem is, my family isn’t a fan! What would you say to family members who are just constantly saying it’s not good for you? I’m having my family saying they are doubtful and it’s not sustainable or healthy? They are concerned about my metabolism being ruined, and say that I am not eating enough. What do you say to the haters?" Dr. Scott and Chantel are going to dive into exactly how they would handle this!  FULL EPISODE: https://chantelray.podbean.com/e/drscott3/ --------------------------------------- To learn more about the principles of intermittent fasting, purchase Chantel's book, Waist Away: The Chantel Ray Way NOW by visiting http://amzn.to/2CVmTgs YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteFjiVaY6n0SOAixcyZbWA Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheChantelRayWay     Things we love: https://chantelrayway.com/things-i-love-2/  Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay   ***As always, this podcast is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and is for information purposes only. Please consult with your healthcare professional before making any changes to your current lifestyle.***  

You can reach Dr. Scott at: 757-363-8571 drmscott43@gmail.com http://thyroidvirginiabeach.com   HEY GUYS! Welcome to another episode of Waist Away: The Intermittent Fasting Podcast! Today, we welcome Dr. Scott back on to answer YOUR questions! Not only that, but we are going to be testing our blood sugar AND keytone levels LIVE for all of you. You know what that means?? Click RIGHT HERE >https://youtu.be/vvHC6ol98xs to watch the video version! You are not going to want to just listen to this one! Enjoy today's episode of Waist Away!  YouTube Video:https://youtu.be/vvHC6ol98xs Potassium Video Referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnHQbsx-ERM QUESTIONS- Question 1- 0:40:07 Before I started IF, I was addicted to sugar! Now, when I skip the sugar in my coffee or tea in the morning before I break my fast at 12pm I get really tired and have headaches. I’ve only been really committed for about a week or two, so would you recommend I just keep pushing through? -Rhian from Las Vegas, Nevada Questions 2- 8:56 I can’t stand PLAIN water! I heard your podcast that you talked about all of the different acceptable drinks during a fast and found it really helpful. There is one drink that you didn’t address, which is club soda. I love some fizz, and feel like it would be okay since there aren’t any calories, or flavors. What do you think? -Andrea in Tennessee A: You are absolutely right, Unflavored and unsweetened are the two big things you are looking for and club soda fits the bill! Have as MUCH as you like! The only teeny tiny disclaimer is that I have heard a few people say that the bubbles make them hungry. So just be aware of this one thing, and drink away! Some people say the opposite that it makes them less hungry. Do what works for you. Question 3- 10:20 I LOVE your podcast and all the time you spend addressing the thyroid and hormonal issues. I suffer with PCOS and will go MONTHS without a period. But the best thing happened when I started Intermittent Fasting- my period became monthly and regular. I am so thankful for IF and for this podcast. What is the science behind it? -Michelle in Richmond A: I suffer from PCOS and have experienced the same regularity since I began IF. It’s great isn’t it! From what I’ve researched, PCOS is really connected to Insulin Resistance which we know IF is great for stabilizing! There’s been quite a few studies on PCOS and fasting and it almost ALWAYS has a positive effect. Here are some other benefits for it: 1) Cellular and Hormone Regeneration Studies show that when you practice intermittent fasting, important things happen to your cells and hormones: Your body’s cells begin a repair and waste removal process. Blood levels of human growth hormone (HGH) increase, which aids in fat burning and muscle gain. It also helps to regulate body fluids, bone growth, sugar and fat metabolism, and possibly heart function. Basically, HGH makes us fit and feel better. 2) Lower Insulin When you fast, blood levels of insulin drop dramatically, initiating fat burning. It may also lower your risk of type II diabetes since a recent study shows that fasting blood sugar has been reduced by 3-6%, while fasting insulin has been reduced by 20-31%. Before you get too excited, you should know that this data may not be reflective of both genders. A recent study on women showed that blood sugar control actually worsened after a 22-day long intermittent fasting regimen. 3) Weight Loss Limiting the timeframe in which you can eat will likely reduce the number of calories that you take in. Coupled with the decrease in insulin levels and the increase in human growth hormone, that can lead to weight loss by boosting your metabolism. Less calories + faster metabolism = weight loss. 4) Fight Inflammation and Oxidative Stress Oxidative stress is an imbalance between the production of free radicals and the ability of the body to detoxify their harmful effects. This stress has been linked in studies to aging and many chronic diseases. IF works to eliminate this stress. In addition, intermittent fasting may reduce inflammation (a common core symptom in women with PCOS. So if you are listening to this and struggling with PCOS, keep on track with the Intermittent Fasting, I truly believe it is the best thing you can do for your body! Question 4- 12:10 I have been trying REALLY hard to stick to the 80/20 and eat as many whole foods as possible! I would love to buy only organic fruits and veggies but my budget doesn’t always allow that. Can I get the same benefits from canned and frozen veggies and save some money? -Erin in Nashville A: This is a great question and one we’ve never received before! The very best way you can eat your veggies is from your backyard or garden! Even when you buy them from the store, there’s a long process from the time they are harvested until the time you eat them. The longer the plant is away from the harvesting, they are losing nutrients. BUT, if they are picked and IMMEDIATELY processed and frozen, you are getting the benefit of the peak of freshness when you eat them as opposed to the ones that have taken a while to get to the store. Canning they say is good for certain things like tomatoes because the heat releases lycopene which is an antioxidant that is really good for fighting disease. This really varies for all different fruits and vegetables. When it comes to cans, just look for ones that have BPA free lining. Try not to overthink it, and try to make the best choices you can within your budget. No matter how you eat your vegetables, they are going to be healthier for you than a pack of ramen noodles or something else that is super processed LOL Question 5- 17:34 Q: Since I have been fasting, I am constantly getting cramps in my feet and legs- is this normal? -Peter in Georgia A: I have heard this from a lot of people! First off, dehydration can be a big culprit. Make sure you are drinking your water! A lot of time this also relates back to a salt, magnesium and potassium deficiency. I did an episode a while back where we went deep in some great sources for potassium, and surprisingly bananas aren’t at the top of the list! But go back and listen to that and I would recommend taking potassium and magnesium supplements, I experienced this when I started fasting and this helped me almost immediately. Question 6- 18:34 Q: In Chantel’s book, she talks about eating whole foods, like fruits and veggies, really natural stuff. However, a lot of people say we shouldn’t be eating fruits because of the sugar and carbs, ultimately the fructose. I am worried it will keep me out of that ketosis or fat burning state. -April in NY A: Fructose and Glucose are simple sugars and sucrose is a combo. Fruits are not pure fructose, they are more of a combo of fructose and glucose. The REFINED sugars are the ones that we want to keep an eye on. The studies involving fat gain and inflammation are coming from processed, refined sugars. The fruit also has water, fiber, lots of nutrients! Now it could cause gas and bloating, and you could have different reactions from different fruits. But as long as you aren’t going crazy with the fruit…remember we aren’t overeating on ANYTHING! Even if it’s fruit or something “healthy” and we are listening to what our body is really craving. Question 7- 21:30 Q: I love the Podcast, and I love Intermittent Fasting! I have averaged 1-2 lbs a week for about 3 months. The problem is, my family isn’t a fan! What would you say to family members who are just constantly saying it’s not good for you? I’m having my family saying they are doubtful and it’s not sustainable or healthy? They are concerned about my metabolism being ruined, and say that I am not eating enough. What do you say to the haters? -Jade in Norfolk A: People talk about your blood sugar “dropping” all the time to me and say fasting is bad for the blood sugar. People say crazy things like you’ll go hypoglycemic and die- that is ridiculous. If you measure their blood sugar it will go down a bit then stay in a normal range. Your body will produce some of the sugar and will reduce the need for sugar. Your muscles will burn fat, ketone bodies will provide energy for your brain. You need some glucose but you can get that from your body fat if you put glycerol which is the backbone of the fat molecule, when you don’t eat your body cuts off those fatty acids which turn into glucose. Since most of your body isn’t using glucose- you don’t need that much. You may hear the brain needs 140g of carbs every day- that is the most ridiculous thing ever! This is basic physiology. If you don’t eat, your body breaks down glycogen, provides glucose. When you eat, you store energy, when you don’t eat, your body pulls it out. Think about it, if you go to surgery, you don’t eat, if coloscopy, fasting bloodwork- you don’t eat! Ppl fast all the time! Do any of them go hypoglycemic or have a seizure or lose brain function? No, they feel pretty normal. People have been fasting for years, since the Bible times! It is the most natural form of “diet” there is Question 8- 26:21 Q: Will drinking BCAA after my 6 am workout break my fast? If so, when should I have it? -Tina in Texas Branched-chain amino acids (bcaa) are one of the latest raves in the fitness industry. These are supplements designed to supply your body with essential amino acids because your body cannot make them. BCAAs are designed to assist with your fitness efforts by preserving muscle mass. Most branched-chained amino acids (bcaa) contain the 3 amino acids Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine. And the answer is yes, they do break your fast. Well BCAAs are amino acids and amino acids are macronutrients as amino acids make up what we call protein. So, by definition if you take BCAAs supplements either in the tablet form or in the powder form, you are technically eating. By popping BCAA (branched chain amino acids) supplement you are ingesting food but a very small amount. Don’t forget that BCAAs have a calorie value. They are not dummy pills or powder. BCAAs have macronutrient value as well as calorific value which would make them technically food. Just to support the viewpoint that you will be breaking your intermittent fasting when you take BCAAs, each gram of BCAA you take has a calorie content of 6 Calories. 1 gm of BCAA = 6 Cal What this means is if you take 20 gm of BCAA in the morning, you are indeed consuming 120 Calories without realizing you have. If you take 10 gm of BCAA supplement tablet or powder, you will be consuming 60 Calories. What this means is BCAA (branched chain amino acid) supplements represent food in their own right. Taking BCCA supplement means you are “eating”. That by extension means taking BCAA during intermittent fasting is ending your fast. Question 9- 29:21 Q: The other day I got into a fight with my husband about the stupidest thing! I was so embarrassed that I freaked out afterwards, and then I was thinking about it and noticed a pattern that when I do my longer fasts, I tend to get super angry, usually right around hours 20-24, and I take it out on the ones I love! I am not just talking about being irritable or edgy, I get straight up angry! Is there anyone out there who also struggles with this, and what is the cause? I would greatly appreciate any help, and so would my husband LOL! -Anonymous A: So this anger you are talking about is pretty common for people who are fasting, esp those who are new to it. It all boils down to the fight or flight mode, when your blood glucose is low because you don’t eat your brain sees the lack of glucose as a threat to its safety. When this happens your brain does a glucose regulatory counter response to counter the low levels of blood glucose which causes your adrenaline to rise! This is good for energy, but bad if you are sensitive to the element of anger. How emotional or sensitive you are to adrenaline will determine how you react when you are fasting. Another reason you can get extra angry when you are fasting is a common brain chemical called neuropeptide Y. This is a natural brain chemical that releases to the brain when you are fasting and it stimulates voracious feeding behaviors by activating stimuli in the brain, including one called the Y receptor. They do two things: try to control hunger but also controls anger and aggression. So people with high levels of neuropeptide y will show high levels of aggression. Another crazy thing to think about with this aggression and ferocious feeling is Back in caveman times, you had to have that aggression to eat your meal and compete against people who were trying to eat bigger portions of the same animal that everyone was trying to eat at the same time. You had to have that anger, impulse and aggression to protect your food! But back then you could hit someone in the club and you may not get in trouble, but things have changed and we can’t be hitting people over the head anymore. The good news is that this will adjust over time! And the more that you understand what’s going on and can recognize the process you will be able to get it under control. Take a minute to cool down and recognize that it’s your inner cave woman causing you grief, not your husband! Question 10- 33:01 I have been hearing a lot about fasting bringing you into Ketosis, and all the different ways we can track our ketone levels. I bought some strips and was wondering if you think this is the best way to test my levels? Also wondering what the ideal Ketone levels are to have? -Wanda in Orlando A: Everyone responds to ketosis a little differently. Some people are heavy fat oxidizers, which means they get into ketosis easy and ketone levels get in the high range easily. Some people have to work harder. . It doesn’t mean you aren’t getting the benefits of ketosis, it just means you have less flowing around in the blood at a given time. You can test with a urine strip, breath meter, or blood meter. Blood meter is most accurate bc you are pulling straight from blood. Urine strips are only effective when you first start because they measure excess ketones. So if your body becomes efficient at utilizing ketones you aren’t gonna register on a urine strip anymore. They are really good at the beginning because your body is creating so many its kinda inefficient. It allows us to understand as you get deeper into ketosis you wont create as many ketone bodies as you did in the beginning. When you use a blood ketone meter, you get a read between 0 and 3- some ppl say they stay at 0.1. If you are below a 0.5 you are barely in ketosis, you are creating ketone bodies and they are registering in the blood. You just aren’t in optimal range. This could be because your carbs are too high, or your fats aren’t high enough. If your fats aren’t high enough you don’t have the abilities to create the ketones you want to. You will also find that your ketone levels are lower in the morning. This is because the natural rise of blood sugar in the morning causes ketone readings to be lower. Your body creates more glucose in the morning whether its from muscles, carbs or proteins you eat. If you tested after exercise you will find lower ketones bc the body has burnt through the fat and starts breaking down protein in your body- your body is recruiting different sources to create sugar. Another reason- There is a good chance your protein intake is too high. If you have too much protein your body takes the amino acids and converts them through gluconeogenesis and into a sugar. I see a lot of people who cut protein down and see their ketones go up. IT’s important to measure throughout the day. The optimal range is from 1-3, 1-1.5 is most optimal. You are producing enough ketone levels to get the result you want but not too much. If you start having too much that might mean you aren’t active enough or your body isn’t utilizing the ketones correctly. You are probably not giving your body the chance to use stored body fat. When your body is using only stored body fat as preferred ketone source, your ketone bodies will be in the 1 range. But if you increase your fat intake a lot you will get deeper into ketosis. You aren’t gonna see a 3 or 4 just from fasting because it doesn’t accelerate that fast with just body fat. You will only get there if you are consuming a lot of fat or in a deep deep starvation mode. Or ketoacidosis if you are a type 1 diabetic. If you have too high of ketone levels while you are in a nutritional state of ketosis, it probably means your calories are too high. You can stand to back off the fat to give your body the chance to use the stored body fat. When you are in ketosis you should get your body used to using fat as a source of fuel. You do that by priming it with lots of dietary fat. That gets your ketone levels nice and high, then you temporarily deprive yourself of dietary fats so your body has no choice but to seek out and crave fat from your body tissue. That’s when you start burning fat and having cosmetic results with ketosis. That happens at that 1 range. So don’t get discouraged if you are at 0.5 or 0.7 or 1, you are fine, you are still in the nutritional state of ketosis but you don’t get the crazy cognitive benefits til 1.5. What can you do to get your numbers up? First, increase your fats. Before you think about decreasing carbs, focus on fats. Back off the exercise a bit, your body is using ketones which means its optimized for endurance work. If you are doing a lot of HIIT training your body will have no choice but to create glucose to fuel those activities. Its getting used to creating glucose therefore breaking down protein and creating sugar somehow. Not to say you are going to waste away, but you are going to get yourself kicked out of ketosis or in a lower state of ketosis. The key is to Measure whenever possible so you have something to compare your result to. Today, we are going to do a LIVE ON AIR, testing of my Ketone Levels AND Blood Glucose Levels. I am going to link both of these charts, for Blood Glucose and Ketone Levels in the Show Notes so that you can easily access them. Question 11- 53:05 Hi, was just wondering if herbal teas or green tea were aloud while in fasting mode, along with your black coffee and black normal tea? Thank you. -Jenny A: Absolutely! We highly recommend herbal and green teas, of course, you are making sure that they have no calories and are unsweetened. One of our favorites is Passion Tea that is the Starbucks Tazo brand. It has no calories or caffeine and is naturally sweet and just so good! --------------------------------------- To learn more about the principles of intermittent fasting, purchase Chantel's book, Waist Away: The Chantel Ray Way NOW by visiting http://amzn.to/2CVmTgs YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteFjiVaY6n0SOAixcyZbWA Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheChantelRayWay     Things we love: https://chantelrayway.com/things-i-love-2/  Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay   ***As always, this podcast is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and is for information purposes only. Please consult with your healthcare professional before making any changes to your current lifestyle.***

It's Monday...SO HERE'S ANOTHER PODCAST PREVIEW!! If you take anything from this clip, it should be to celebrate ALL victories. If you lose 5 pounds 1 week, but only 1 the next, CELEBRATE! 

Welcome back to Waist Away: The Intermittent Fasting Podcast! We are back with Part 2 of the Heather Roemmich Podcast! First Episode ( https://chantelray.podbean.com/e/heatherpart1/ ) If you are new to the intermittent fasting lifestyle, you probably have many questions and where to start/ One of the most asked questions is "What is the best eating window to have" which is going to be answered in TODAY'S podcast! As always, we are going to be answering so many other questions so make sure to sit back, relax, and have a great day! Part 1: https://chantelray.podbean.com/e/heatherpart1/ Video Version: https://www.facebook.com/TheChantelRayWay/videos/1255140677950292/   QUESTIONS AND TIMECODES: Question 1- 1:11 Question 2- 6:09 Question 3- 8:02 Question 4- 12:38 Question 5- 14:21 Question 6- 18:17 --------------------------------------- To learn more about the principles of intermittent fasting, purchase Chantel's book, Waist Away: The Chantel Ray Way NOW by visiting http://amzn.to/2CVmTgs YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteFjiVaY6n0SOAixcyZbWA Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheChantelRayWay     Things we love: https://chantelrayway.com/things-i-love-2/  Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay   ***As always, this podcast is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and is for information purposes only. Please consult with your healthcare professional before making any changes to your current lifestyle.***

It's Monday, which means ANOTHER PODCAST PREVIEW! One of the most asked questions we get is "What is the best eating window to lose weight". From different studies, and multiple peoples experience, they say that the short windows are really what render success during intermittent fasting. The next question may be "How do I only eat 2-3 hours throughout the day??" That will be answered in today's podcast preview! To listen to the whole episode, click the link right down below! FULL Episode: https://chantelray.podbean.com/e/heatherpart1/ YouTube Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/lS5RZoEjxfA --------------------------------------- To learn more about the principles of intermittent fasting, purchase Chantel's book, Waist Away: The Chantel Ray Way NOW by visiting http://amzn.to/2CVmTgs YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteFjiVaY6n0SOAixcyZbWA Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheChantelRayWay     Things we love: https://chantelrayway.com/things-i-love-2/  Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay   ***As always, this podcast is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and is for information purposes only. Please consult with your healthcare professional before making any changes to your current lifestyle.***