Did you know most people don’t know they are suffering from inflammation? That’s right! A lot of people have felt poorly for so long that they don’t have any idea that how they feel doesn’t have to be normal. Inflammation from an acute illness or injury is pretty obvious. Bang up your knee and … [Read more...]
Fast, Feast, Repeat
Fast, Feast, Repeat is the title of a new book on intermittent fasting by Gin Stephens. In the fasting world Gin is well known as she published Delay, Don't Deny in 2017. Since then she has gone on to also publish Feast Without Fear and now her new book: Fast, Feast, Repeat. I was able … [Read more...]
Does Intermittent Fasting Cause Hypoglycemia?
One common question that comes up related to fasting is the question of hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. Many folks are worried that they will have low blood sugar and not be able to get through a fasting time. This is a danger for some people, but not as many as you might think. I want to add a disclaimer … [Read more...]
Weight Loss Success Stories – Andrea
Andrea and I met in an online group several years ago. (It is not a health group.) Over the last months she also joined my Intermittent Fasting for Women Facebook Group and started sharing some of her story. It is a very encouraging story as you see how she has accomplished over the past year … [Read more...]
Weight Loss with Fasting-Success Stories – Ala’a
I am starting a new series here at Purposeful Nutrition with success stories of women who have lost at least 40 lbs through intermittent fasting and dietary changes. Ala'a joined my Intermittent Fasting Group for Women on Facebook and shared a bit about her story, so then I asked her if she would … [Read more...]
Worried About Weight Gain Over the Holidays?
Di you know that the average person gains 1.3 lbs over the holidays. It may not sound like much, but if that weight does not come off it will add up to 13 lbs over 10 years and 26 lbs over 20 years. Kind of disturbing when you think about it, and not really surprising when you look around at the … [Read more...]