Bonnie is a 63-year-old woman from the United States. She and her husband live in Oregon. She works full-time in an office setting. After being very thin throughout childhood and teen years, Bonnie first experienced the need to lose weight in her mid-twenties, following the birth of her first child. Like her mom before her, she used Weight Watchers to lose weight successfully, but could not sustain the program for very long or maintain the weight loss. Using that and numerous other methods, she was in a repetitive cycle of weight loss and regain more each time for decades.
She first learned about IF in 2017 through Dr Jason Fung's book The Obesity Code. She found the science very convincing, and it helped her feel hope for a better health future than her family's. She started IF but couldn’t make it stick. In 2020, she discovered the importance of Clean Fasting and tried a few more times with some success, but not yet with consistency. She felt frustrated and self-condemned for how far she had let herself go and for not having the fortitude to stick with anything. In January 2025, Bonnie turned the corner toward a better quality of life now and optimism about her future health when she committed to a life practice of IF. With consistent daily fasting and trying different fasting protocols, she found the groove thatworked best for her and lost over 50 lbs. She has been maintaining the loss for five months. She may adjust protocols, as needed, but believes IF will always be part of her life. She is not looking back. She continues to grow as a student of IF science, making better food choices, and adding strength training and intentional movement to her routine to help her age with strength. She enjoys the fasting community, learning from and sharing ideas andencouragement with others.
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My name is Tina Smith. I am 51 years old & have been married to my husband, Billy, for 30 years. We have two sons (ages 27 & 16) and two daughters (ages 23 & 14). Our older son gotmarried in October 2024 & our older daughter will marry in February 2026, so we are a growing family. We live in central Georgia...about 1 hour south of the busy Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. My husband and I planted Christ Chapel Community Church in Zebulon, Georgia, in 2003, and we began with only the 2 of us, our youngest two children, & 5 couples. Today, we have 8 church campuses (7 in Central Georgia and 1 in Honduras) and an average of 4,400 people in weekend services. My husband is the Senior Pastor. I am a homeschool mom to our youngest two children. I am enjoying this season of life, and with adult kids and teens, there seems to be more flexibility and time for me to focus on staying healthy and ensuring I don't only have a LONG LIFE SPAN, but a HEALTHY LIFE SPAN.
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300 Episodes wow ! A huge thank you to all our listeners around the world in sixty nine countries its been an awesome ride. In todays milestone episode my beautiful forever girl Lou Collins takes over as host as we talk about the 300 episodes and what is ahead. Looking forward to the next 300 Episodes.
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Christina is a Tax Attorney who is also an avid golfer, tennis and pickleball player. She lives with her husband, with whom she has been happily married for 20 years. She lives in North Carolina in the summer and Florida in the winter. She also hasthree nieces and two nephews whom she adores. She has been doing intermittent fasting for 2 years and will be 55 this December.
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My highest weight was 233 lbs at 5’0”. That was in 2008. At that time, I went through with gastric bypass surgery. I had always been somewhat overweight, but through four pregnancies, I just kept gaining. I also dealt with postpartum depression and unresolved childhood trauma, which probably led to more overeating and a lack of motivation and energy. After the surgery, I lost weight quickly. I found myself in the 120-pound range. I was loving life. I soon began going out to bars and partying, leaving my husband and children behind. I eventually left my husband, split up our family, and continued down that very selfish path. I believe that I was self-medicating and replacing my food addiction with alcohol. I loved the attention I was getting from men. I somehow managed to raise my children for the next 17 years, but that road was really rough, especially for them. I ended up losing my career as a certified nursing assistant, dealt with legal ramifications after a couple of DWIs, and lost custody of two of my children for a time due to the drinking. I fought with my weight off and on during those years, never gaining all of it back, but certainly not taking care of myself consistently. I found myself in rehab and psychiatric hospitals as I tried to get the drinking under control.
On May 12, 2025, I woke up. I have not looked back. I stopped drinking that day and have not touched it since. I am not sure to this day what finally shook me to my senses. It took a couple of weeks as I gently worked within myself to decide what was important to me and who I wanted to be. I knew that I wanted to live the most whole life possible and be the person
my children had been missing out on all of these years. I somehow came across the idea of intermittent fasting. I honestly can’t remember where. I started listening to Gin Stephens’ podcasts, then read her book ‘Fast, Feast, Repeat, and on June 13, I began Alternate Day Fasting. I fast for 36 hours and then eat primarily whole foods during a 12-hour window. I am very forgiving of myself and allow exceptions. I have taken a vacation, gone camping, and celebrated essential events with food, but as soon as the trip or event is over, I jump right back into my schedule. If I want a treat,I plan to have it during my 12-hour
window. I also feel that a clean fast is crucial. I stick with water - adding sea salt to some every morning, black coffee, plain green or black tea, or plain seltzer water. Unfortunately, my job does require that I taste-test cream cheese some days, but I do what I have to do and then jump right back into my schedule. ADF has changed my life. I don’t think I would have continued my sobriety had I not started intermittent fasting. It gives me a sense of control over my day. I have added pilates and yoga daily, and I'm trying to get in 10,000 steps. I have been able to stop taking all of my depression, anxiety and psychosis medications. Turns out when you aren’t drinking, and you take care of your body, your mind is much healthier!(This isn’t to say that everyone who follows intermittent fasting will be able to step away from the help that behavioural health medications provide - it just turns out that my issues were alcohol related and resolved after stopping drinking and through therapy.) When I began my journey toward a healthier me, I weighed 172 pounds. I have since lost 47 pounds as of October 26 and have reached my
goal weight of 125 pounds. I do have a new goal of 110pounds, but am completely fine with where I’m at. My mantra is ‘I’m Never Going Back’!
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Karen Coleman-Ostrov, age 65, spent much of her adult life trapped in the exhausting cycle of dieting. She was a lifelong dieter who tried over a dozen different diet programs and protocols, each promising weight loss but ultimately leading to frustration. Some diets caused her to gain weight or slow down her metabolism, while others required tedious food measuring or strict deprivation. Though she often lost weight temporarily, none of these plans were sustainable long-term, and she would always regain what she lost.
In August 2020, Karen had a pivotal moment when she saw a stunning, youthful photo of her sister-in-law, Dedra Campbell, on Facebook. Karen initially thought it was a much older photo because Dedra looked so slim and vibrant. When she learned it was recent, Karen immediately called her to uncover her secret. Dedra shared that her success came from practising intermittent fasting, a concept that initially worried Karen because it sounded like deprivation and constant hunger. Yet, out of curiosity and hope, Karen bought the book, “Fast.Feast.Repeat.” by Gin Stephens and decided to give fasting a try—starting with a clean 18/6 fast.
To her surprise, Karen found fasting easier than expected. The first fast sparked a change that would transform her life.At the time, Karen weighed 175 pounds (fluctuating often between that and 182 pounds) at 5’5”. Over the coming months, Karen faced challenges like a slowed metabolism caused by years of yo-yo dieting, the effects of menopause, and managing type 2 diabetes. Less than a year into fasting, Karen joined The Fasting Highway and also ordered and read the book. Karen found encouragement from Graeme and fellow fasters, which was crucial as she learned to trust the process and understand that her weight-loss journey was uniquely hers—meaning she shouldn’t compare her progress to others'. Karen lost weight gradually but steadily. After about two years, she dropped from 175 pounds to 160, and then a few months later to 149—a weight she hadn’t seen in more than 20 years! Eventually, Karen’s body settled around 142 pounds, a healthy and comfortable place for her. Her highest weight was 208 pounds, at which point she struggled with daily tasks such as bending over to tie her shoes, suffering from sleep apnea, and being out of breath after going up stairs or walking long distances.
Today, Karen’s health and mobility have vastly improved. She no longer has sleep apnea and can climb challenging staircases, like the 185 steps of the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse in Bermuda and the 294 steps of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, with ease. Maintaining her weight is effortless now with a flexible intermittent fasting routine, usually fasting 18/6 or OMAD on weekdays, and enjoying longer eating windows on weekends to socialise and eat out.
Karen’s favourite part about fasting is the control it gives her over food—not feeling controlled by it. When asked why she continues fasting after reaching and surpassing her goal weight, Karen’s answer is simple: Intermittent fasting is not a diet or a fad—it’s a sustainable lifestyle. This lifestyle has allowed her to lose weight for the last time and live confidently in her body every day.
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My name is Dianne LeBlanc. I am 67 years old. And, living in Canada, I have been married to the same wonderful man for 48 years. We have 2 adult children, ages 46 and 44, and 2 wonderful grandkids, ages 14 and 13. I did not have a weight problem growing up, but like many, after having my children, I started gaining weight. I joined WW when I was around 30 years old and soon became a lifetime member. The first time I joined I probably had 15 pounds to lose. I gained it all back and more in no time and struggled, always. I tried many different diets over the years, but none were sustainable. Fast forward to December 31st 2024, 2 months after my retirement, I was at my highest weight, probably close to 170, but I’m not sure, because I was no longer weighing. I’m 5’1’’ tall, and size 12 was too small. I was very disappointed in myself and thought that I was just going to get bigger. I could see myself turning into my mother, who has been miserable all her life because of her weight. I’m down over 30 pounds and 4 pant sizes since January 1st of this year. I’m not sure if I have much more to lose, but I’m counting on my body to let me know.
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Hello! Nice to connect with fellow Intermittent Fasters from around the world. My name is Hope, and I welcome you to join me in reflecting on my new journey of committing to losing weight for the last time. I live in Maine with my supportive and loving husband and best friend, Kevin, near the beach, alongside our dogs, Bea and Lou. I joined the Fasting Highways Patreon community in May of 2025 and am not looking back. From being placed on a diet as a preteen through adulthood, of going through nursing school, getting married and having 3 children, getting divorced, having anadult child diagnosed with a mental health issue, & working through Covid as a RN,,,,, I continued to yo-yo up and down with weight fluctuations and trying various diets (cabbage soup diet, weight watchers, slim fast, South Beach, lowcarb, Adkins, faith based intuitive eating plan, etc.) only repeating the same patterns. Gain weight, try another diet, lose some weight, regain, plus some. Sound familiar? Self-reflecting on how I got to this place, I have realised that I turned to food in unhealthy ways to manage my stress &suppress unwanted feelings, mainly overeating sugary foods, and had unrealistic expectations around weight loss. It is about the journey now and being patient with myself, to create a healthier lifestyle while staying plugged into alike-minded community for support & encouragement, while being consistent. The journey so far has brought freedom from food noise, a mindset shift, & has evolved into so much more than a 25-pound weight loss. I’m just getting started!
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In this episode, we check in with Erika from episode 212, recorded in February 2024. Erika is 45 years old and lives in Pennsylvania, USA, with her family and pets, working in the beauty industry.
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In March of 2022, Erika decided it was time for a change —and that’s when her journey with intermittent fasting began. In just the first year, she lost nearly 90 pounds, going from her highest weight of 249 to feeling her best in the 160s. She says that’s where her body felt strong, balanced, and free.
Fasting didn’t just change her weight — it transformed her mindset, energy, and confidence. Erika had hoped that fasting might also heal her Achilles tendonitis and heel spur, but in late 2024, she needed surgery. What could have been a setback became another part of her story. Her recovery was quick and inspiring — her doctors were amazed — and today she focuses on gentle movement, stretching, yoga, and light walking to stay active. Not long after her last podcast, life got even busier — and sweeter. Her youngest daughter moved in with her three-month-old baby, and just a month later, Erika discovered that her eldest daughter was also expecting. It’s been a year filled with love, laughter, and big family moments.
Through it all, Erika stayed grounded in fasting. Sure, she’s had some longer eating windows and maybe a few too many sweets — but she knows exactly how to reset. And now, her daughter Kiana has joined the journey too, losing over 70 pounds through fasting after weaning her baby.
Erika shares her story and encouragement on Instagram at @Pause and Fast, reminding everyone that wellness doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive — it just takes consistency, curiosity, and a whole lot of self-love.
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Keith McDonald is back for his fifth appearance on The Fasting Highway with his good friend Graeme Currie. At 45, Keith is a father of two daughters and has experienced a profound transformation—physically, emotionally, and mentally. His journey began at 317 pounds in 2015, and by 2019, he had lost 28 pounds, reaching 289 pounds when he discovered the benefits of fasting. Through dedication and deep self-reflection, he dropped to 173 lbs by 2021.
But the journey wasn’t without challenges. Keith became obsessed with weight loss, and the extreme drop led to years of sciatica and physical pain. That turning point led him to strength training 2.5 years ago, where he rebuilt hisbody, resolved his back issues, and added nearly 30 lbs of muscle—all while maintaining his clothing size. He also underwent skin surgery to complete his transformation.
In this episode, Keith opens up about the real-life tribulations of maintenance, the emotional toll of transformation, and how fasting remains a foundational part of his life—not just for weight, but for wellness, resilience, and purpose
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Loved this episode, Tonya has had an amazing journey. Enjoy this encore episode as we take a short holiday break , We will be back next week with all new episodes.
Tonya Kortekaas lives in Pontiac, Michigan, with her husband, Michael, of 11 years. She is the mother of three adult sons and a “bonus” mom to Michael’s three children.
Tonya spent most of her adult life as a stay-at-home mom of 3 growing boys and self-employed as a portrait photographer. She felt that her most important mission in life was to raise her children and give them all the care and love they deserved. She has been good at putting her family before her own needs, but the costs of that have been not caring for her mind and body as she should. As her children have become adults and she has had more time to work on herself, she has entered into the full timeworking world and currently works for Oakland University. She enjoys outdoor walks, kayaking, biking, watercolour painting and coffee in her free time. Tonya has struggled with her weight since her early 20s. She realizes that emotional eating and overindulging in sweets have been her issues. She has tried countless diets, which have allowed her to lose weight but eventually gain it all back and more over the years. At her annual physical exam in March of 2022, she was confronted with the highestweight of her lifetime at 349 lbs. and a BMI of 51. Her blood pressure was soaring to a dangerous high, and her blood tests showed she was pre-diabetic. She knew at that moment it was time for a significant change. Shewas sick of living life with this ongoing weight struggle and longed deeply to be a “normal” "-sized person. Little did she know that change was going to lead her to an intermittent fasting lifestyle and complete freedom from her struggles with eating. She’s lost 155 lbs over 26 months of her weight loss journey. Since being on the podcast in February of 2023, episode 161, Tonya has discovered the benefits of a carnivore lifestyle and hasnoticed numerous health benefits by cutting the sugar and processed foods out of her life.
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Encore Episode 264
Amy Jo is a wife, mother, small business owner, and healthcoach, and college English professor.
She and her husband, Rush, have been married for 27 years and have enjoyed being empty nesters since their son married three years ago.
Six years ago, enjoying life and keeping up with her many responsibilities were overwhelming. She was ballooning back up to her all-time highest weight of 300 pounds and suffering from debilitating nerve pain from a hip injury that led to labral repair surgery in December of 2016.
Morbidly obese her entire adult life, she gave IF a try in January 2020, after two coworkers had been doing a version of it through a program sponsored by their school’s insurance.
The rest, as they say, is history. Since IF day one on January 6, 2020, Amy Jo has lost about 90 pounds and is no longer in chronic pain or taking the strong meds that helped her merely function daily. She is also finding balance after losing her Mom and entering menopause in 2023.
Even with a bit of weight gain, the clean fast remains one non-negotiable ingredient for maintaining a healthy intermittent fasting lifestyle.
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I’m Elaine, and I’m 59 years old. I’ve been fasting for 6 years now, and it still remains the easiest and most effective way of keeping weight off for me. I’m not one of these people who have been able to lose the initial weight, and never put another pound on - I have had several hiccups along the way, where medication, illness or stress has allowed my weight to rise, and required me to fall back to fasting to get it off again. But it’s always there. So reliable for me, and I know I’m lucky that my body always responds to IF very quickly. I lost my job last year, and that was a very stressful period. Then Julian and I decided to sell our house, but after nine months, it hadn’t sold, and both of our stress levels were off the scale. In June of this year, we decided to rent out our house and buy a boat in the Midlands of the UK. Even that was stressful - leaving a five-bedroom house for a two-bedroom boat was extraordinarily difficult, but, as always, we got through it. My weight was up and down like a yo-yo, but now I’m out walking again (my only exercise!), and we’re living a relaxed, happy life on the boat. Winter is about to come, and we think that will be difficult, but I don’t mind difficult things under my control; I just hate when other people drive me down a stressful path!
My advice for fasters remains the same from the first time I spoke on Graeme’s podcast - don’t compare yourself to others because comparison is the thief of joy, we are all individuals, and everyone of us will have a different reactionto something someone else is doing, and live your life - IF shouldn’t take the joy from your life, it should add to it because now you look and feel fantastic!!
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Bio By Ros Boland
I’m Ros, 46 years old, and I am a Teacher Aide at a school in Dalby, Queensland, Australia. I have been married for 23 years to a wonderful man, Justin, who has been a great supporter of my journey. I have three amazing children, Jimmy, 21, Clare, 19, and Leila, 17, who are incredibly proud of me and my greatest assets. I grew up in a Lebanese family where food is such an important thing. Although growing up we didn’t eat processed foods I was surrounded by great cooks. I was an active young girl and lived on a farm where we had to work alongside our Mum and Dad. I was always so much bigger than my peers at school, and I was always physically active.
Once I left school, my weight increased as I was very social and never wanted to miss out. I put on a lot of weight living the lifestyle of most 18-year-olds. I ended up joining Gloria Marshal and lost a lot of weight, but soon put it all back on. When I got married in 2002, I joined Weight Watchers and lost 20kg, and I felt great. I was 78kg. Once again, I gotback into bad habits and put on weight plus some. In 2003, I had 2 miscarriages, and in 2004, I had my first baby, and Igained 18kgs. I just kept getting bigger after each pregnancy, and I was in denial as to how big I had gotten. I was resigned to the fact that I would always be a big woman; I come from a line of big people. I’ve always enjoyed cooking for my family and entertaining, and I just thought this is normal, this is who I am. In 2022, I went to my doctor, and she told me that I was morbidly obese and I was killing myself. I knew that I was in a bad way with my weight, and I just didn’t know what to do. I have a family history of heart disease and diabetes, so I knew that I didn’t want to end up like so many of my family members. My doctor suggested I take Ozempic, so I did.
My highest weight was 153.2kg (337.7 pounds) in January 2022. I lost 20kg on Ozempic by July 2022 and could no longer get Ozempic due to not being a diabetic. I was honestly devastated as it was working so well. In September 2022, I ran into a friend who had lost a significant amount of weight and asked what she had been doing. We discussed Intermittent fasting, and I started listening to Gin Stephens' podcasts, immediately starting with clean fasting and delaying my eating window. I read her book, "Delay Don’t Deny." I focused on what I was eating, and at first, I didn’t really change what I was eating, but I soon realised my body wanted different things. I went on to lose 33kg and am still losing. My current weight is around 100kg. I don’t actually weigh myself, but go on how my clothes feel. I don’t set myself goals as I have struggled with this all my life, and I know I just get disappointed when I haven’t achieved them.
I started out unable to walk to the end of my street, which is only about 100 metres, and I knew I loved to walk, but I just didn’t have the motivation to do it. I now walk between 7-10 kilometres 5 days a week, and this is due to IF. Walking with my best friend, Chelsea, has been the best thing for both my mental and physical well-being. Without her support, I wouldn’t be so committed.
Since starting IF, I haven’t looked back; losing over 53kg over the past few years has been the best thing. I have had so many NSV along the way, and I will never go back to not living this lifestyle.
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Bio By Chelsea Turner.
My Highest Weight was 90 kg (198 pounds) in September 2022. I lost 15kgs (33 pounds) in February 2023, but then went back to my old habits because the protocol involved constant eating, which I found boring, just like every other diet I have been on. Started 1 OMAD 14th May 2025 88.4kg.-194 Pounds Current weight now 72kg-158 pounds Net Loss to date 16.4kg-36.156 Pounds
Height 1.62cm Age 52 Partners with my Brother, Chris, as we run a Franchise of GJ Gardner Homes, a Building Company. Married for 32 years to my childhood sweetheart, Bart, I have 3 wonderful daughters, Gabby, 25, Zoe, 23 and Millie, 17 years, and a gorgeous new addition, Grandbaby Charles,s 10wks old xxxx Started with bestie Ros (bf on episode 430 on Gin), Feb 23, walking as I had joined a Diet Phenomenon that hit our town called Weight Loss Coaching Works September 2022: Lost 15 kg from 90 kg to 75 kg. Feb 2023, then fell off the train of the latest fad as it was too hard, just constantly bloated from constant eating 24/7.
So, I knew my daughter was getting married in September 2025 and was uncomfortable again, so I decided to pull on my big girl pants and started at 88.4kg on May 14th 2025, OMAD and religiously joined Graeme in the Patreon Zoom meetings as I have always needed accountability, so got to the wedding on 19th Sept 2025, 16.4kg down andThe photos say it all, and the number of people who just said, 'Chelsea, you look so healthy,' was a wonderful feeling on both the outside and inside.
So freeing, especially being on holiday and the foodnoise gone and longer windows, but just having the OMAD on hols like an entree, main, desert and the odd 1 or 5 cocktails, and so freeing putting my clothes onEach morning on the holiday, they just slip on because I still have that stupid mental noise: 'Oh, Chelsea, you are on holiday, here comes the weight gain!'
Anyway, I’m finally free now, and I still want to reach the 20kg-44 Pounds Mark, but if it takes another six months, who cares? This is the last time, 100% guaranteed!
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“Today interviewing me is Jacqui Lewis, a long-time member of our Fasting Highway community, and also interviewed for our Fasting Highway podcast on #141 & again #273 following open heart surgery last summer. Jacqui began writing at an early age & enhanced her skills by earning a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the esteemed University of Missouri, where she worked as an entertainment reporter. She interviewed chart-topper American Singer & Songwriter Kenny Rogers & 2-time Grammy-winning flugelhorn player Chuck Mangione.
After graduation, she worked as a reporting journalist on a luxury cruise liner, sailing the globe, writing about upcoming islands and countries. She also interviewed in a ‘Today Show’ live setting, the stars that wereinvited as special guests on board. such as Danish actor & piano humoristVictor Borge, one of the famous Gabor sisters, Eva Gabor and the acclaimedwriter Irving Stone.
Back on land, she worked for The Washington Post Newspaper Group in Maryland, reporting on crime, and later in a management position before moving West to SF to begin her family.”
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Graeme Currie is from Perth, Australia, and his insights and passion for intermittent fasting came from living a successful fasting lifestyle. He has completely turned around his health in a stunning transformation.
He has an intimate understanding of what it is like to go on such a huge weight loss journey and live the highs and lows to finally find success and a healthy lifestyle, after being morbidly obese for nearly all of his adult life. He has been in maintenance for over four years now and has experienced health benefits that were unimaginable to him before he discovered this way of living.
He lives in the Perth Hills of Western Australia and is the host of the popular podcast,” The Fasting Highway”. His Facebook Group of the same name has some of the world’s best intermittent fasting success stories as members.
He has mentored countless people and helped them find wellness through his own experiences.
Graeme has a burning desire to help as many people as he can by sharing his story.
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As I take a week away in New Zealand on holiday this week, and with sugar being a hot topic of conversation, I thought we would we would take a listen to Netta Gorman, Host of the Life After Sugar Podcast, in this episode 151. Netta and I discuss all things sugar and Intermittent Fasting.
I will be back next week with our normal lineup of guests as we head into the holiday season 2025.
Bio -Ava Brodie
Highest weight 12stone 76 Kg 167.5 Pounds
Weight now 8 stone 50 kg 110 Pounds
Net Loss 4 Stone 25 Kg 55 Pounds
Height 5ft 3. Age 67. Retired.
Married to my wonderful husband, Terence (Terry), I had a weight issue from around the age of 30; before that, no issues with my weight. I've always struggled with ‘sugar’ (I still have to work hard to stay away from it). I did all the diets known to man, I would lose weight but always put it back on, and I thought I was destined to be overweight!
Started fasting in 2016 ( not clean fasting)
It wasn’t until I found Graeme Curries Book The Fasting Highway that I jumped straight into clean fasting in 2020 (lockdown)
I started on weekdays at 23:1 and on weekends at 18:6 - 16:8Weekends. I’ve always eaten healthy, but I just ate far too much.
I love working out and do so four to five times a week.
Hiking, Gym sessions, and Dancing.
I am a Moderator on The Fasting Highway Facebook Group. where I enjoy paying it forward to others.
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In this episode, we pay tribute to our very dear community member Karen Cahill, who sadly passed away recently. Karen and I were kindred spirits in many ways, with a lot of similarities in our fasting journeys. Karen lost 170 pounds living an intermittent fasting lifestyle and was a shining light in our community for some years. Karen was always looking to pay it forward and help others. She was truly an amazing person. Karen was living her best life and enjoying all that transformation brings. I will miss her as a good friend and a great member of our Patreon community. This podcast was recorded exclusively for our Patreon community and has not been aired in the mainstream until now. RIP Karen, and thank you for everything you did for us all. Special mention of Kaen's family, whom she often spoke about in 1a loving way. We are thinking of you all, Karen, forever in our hearts at The Fasting Highway Community.
Bio update: Since we last spoke, I faced some serious medical challenges and started to get looser with both food choices and fasting hours. I took this as a “wake-up call” and am now focusing much more on what I choose to eat, and have reached my lowest weight (still not quite where I want to be ultimately)
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