#26 Is Intermittent Fasting BAD For Women??? (+MORE) !




Waist Away: The Intermittent Fasting Podcast show

Summary: On Today's Episode, Chantel once again answeres YOUR questions about Intermittent Fasting! She will be answering more quetions about healing your thyroid and getting to one of the most asked questions on the podcast! "If I'm a women, will it mess me up hormonally?" That question and many more to come on today's episode! Question 1- 1:06 I have been doing intermittent fasting for a while and I have been tired a lot of the time. My doctor says everything is fine, but should I try something else to see if there is something wrong?? -Harriett in Charlston Question 2- 1:37 I have been reading about checking my own thyroid online, and have read that I should be using a basal thermometer - I only have a regular thermometer - is there a difference in the two? -Jenna in Charlotte Question 3- 8:23 Is it ok to take my vitamisn in the morning with water when I am fasting? Or is it better to wait until I eat? Tracy R. Question 4- 10:49 I have been intermittent fasting for the passed 4 weeks and haven't really seen a difference in my weight, but my clothes are definitely feeling loose! I haven't really experienced the whoosh effect that you talk about and I have been around the same weight for some time now. Is this because I am already somewhat fit and wont get that whoose effect? -Maritza  Question 5- 17:06 I have been enjouing your podcast and have learned a lot of great info. I am sure my question has been asked before but I haven't been able to find the answer. I am 46 and have gained around 45 pounds over the years throught many pregnancies etc. I am struggling to find the right amount of calories I should be consuming to see results. Can you help me with this? -Jeannie for Ontario Question 6- 23:07 I have been doing the intermittent fasting lifestyle for about 2 months now, and have lost 12 pounds! Recently I have heard that hormonally, intermittent fasting can have a negative effect on women, and that they shouldn't fast more than 16 hours, and no more than 3 days a week. I have heard people say that women should do crescendo fasting. How do you respond to this? -Anita in South Carolina Question 7- 27:05 I am not sure if I can do this as I hab bouths of low blood sugar occasionally. I have done the hunger/fullness eating with success but have only been doing that haphazardly lately. I like the idea of fasting. -Naomi Question 8- 31:18 Q: Which glucose monitor allows you to draw samples from other parts of your body beside fingers? -Don and Joan Question 9- 33:20 Q: How will I ever lose weight if it takes 18 to 24 hours of fasting before the body burns fat? -Terrie   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     Chris in action: https://chantelrayway.com/chrissykes  Things we love: https://chantelrayway.com/things-i-love-2/  Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay