Imagine being free to skip meals without feeling hangry, irritable, or exhausted. What if your brain could actually function better when you're not constantly digesting food? In this eye-opening conversation with Marisa Moon, National Board Certified Health Coach and #1 ranked Intermittent Fasting Coach since 2018, we explore how fasting works as a "hormetic stressor" - similar to exercise - that triggers beneficial cellular adaptations.

Marisa shares her personal journey from struggling with undiagnosed IBS and ADHD to discovering how intermittent fasting dramatically improved her brain function. "I was like, okay, my brain needs all this blood flow, oxygen and resources and it's very demanding when I'm working. But if I'm digesting food, all this blood flow and oxygen and resources going into my GI tract and my stomach, and so no wonder, after I eat I'm checked out." This insight led her to develop the RESET method outlined in her bestselling book "Not So Fast."

Rather than diving into extreme fasting protocols that lead to misery and eventual abandonment, Marisa advocates a gradual, flexible approach that trains your body to become "metabolically flexible" instead of remaining a "sugar burner" dependent on constant carbohydrate intake. We explore how sleep quality, stress management, and dietary variety are crucial components of successful fasting, along with practical advice on what you can consume during fasting windows (hint: your coffee options are more varied than you might think).

Whether you're interested in weight management, mental clarity, or simply breaking free from constant food obsession, this conversation offers a refreshing, science-based perspective that puts you in control. As Marisa explains, "You're going to start living healthier and making healthier choices and because you get healthier, you're going to lose weight." Discover how to make intermittent fasting a sustainable, rewarding part of your lifestyle without suffering or deprivation.

Marisa's book recommendation: Beyond Mars and Venus by John Gray

More about Marisa:

Marisa Moon is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Primal Health Coach Advanced Expert, and the intermittent fasting expert at MarisaMoon.com. Ranked by Google search as the #1 Intermittent Fasting Coach since 2018, Marisa recently published a #1 New Release and Amazon bestseller in 2024 titled “Not So Fast: The Smarter More Gradual Approach to Intermittent Fasting Benefits That Last.” 
 
Marisa is recognized as a leading expert in the fasting community, especially when it comes to flexible intermittent fasting strategies that work for real life. Through her relatable coaching style, Marisa helps frustrated dieters put an end to the confusion about what’s healthy and finally experience results that last.

Website: MarisaMoon.com 
 
Order ‘Not So Fast’ on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Not-So-Fast-Approach-Intermittent/dp/B0CTD91WNC/ 
 
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