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Most people who start engaging in intermittent fasting practices either aim to lose weight or change their body composition. However, more often than not, we are actually unaware that there’s so much more to the benefits, aside from the fact that it helps us lose fats.Fasting helps us become more aware of and in tune with what true intrinsic hunger feels like.Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, and international speaker, with over 10 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). In this episode, Cynthia educates us about intermittent fasting as she discusses its benefits alongside the things we should take note of before engaging in this practice.What you will learn from this episode:Why it’s a must for us to take bio-individuality into account when thinking about doing fasting;Things you should consider as you determine what kind of fast you want to engage in; andThe health benefits of intermittent fasting, and why it could be the perfect thing for you to try as you engage in a healthier living “We have to give ourselves grace. Each day is an opportunity to start anew. If you had a day yesterday where you made some choices that were not aligned with the direction you want to head in today, you have the opportunity to get things back and better aligned.” – Cynthia Thurlow Valuable Free Resource:Check out Cynthia’s resources:IFT Book Page: https://cynthiathurlow.com/book/Intermittent Fasting Guide (Free Gift): https://cynthiathurlow.ac-page.com/if-quick-start-guideBook Pre-Order link with free bonuses: https://cynthiathurlow.com/book/ Topics Covered:00:11 – The Queen of Intermittent Fasting: Cynthia Thurlow talks about her background13:16 – From Her Lenses: Dr. Adrienne’s perspective in relation to the scale and intuitive eating, especially now that we’re on a pandemic20:02 – What’s In It: What are the health benefits of intermittent fasting?28:11 – This or That: Things to consider as you determine what kind of fast you want to engage in46:36 – Aim for More: People under consuming protein + Food as the starting point of nutrition49:55 – Dr. Adrienne’s Treat: Today’s small, actionable health bites in relation to fasting51:26 – Beginner’s Mind: What did Cynthia Thurlow learn as she worked with patients for years?54:04 – Cynthia’s 45-day plan and the process involved in it Ways to Connect with Cynthia Thurlow:Website: https://cynthiathurlow.com/Podcast: https://cynthiathurlow.com/podcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cynthiathurlowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/Facebook: https:Recommended Resource Hungry for More: Stories and Science to Inspire Weight Loss From the Inside Out by Dr. Adrienne Youdim If you love it and you think it is of benefit, please share this podcast with one person that you love. You can also go to dradrienneyoudim.com/podcast if you prefer to get more podcast updates from us.