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Join Katie and Heather, owners of Barpath Fitness, as they take a deep dive into important (and usually controversial) health & fitness topics. Combining a little science, a little ranting, and a lot of industry experience, Katie and Heather will be helping you sift through the toxic misinformation in the fitness industry. One podcast episode at a time. Barpath Fitness is an LGBTQ+ and women-owned fitness business that specializes in helping people move better, get stronger, and live pain free through individualized programming and coaching.

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Fasting is NOT Magical for Fat Loss

February 21, 2023 • Barpath Fitness • Season 1 • Episode 59

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In this episode, we break down the benefits as well as the down sides of intermittent fasting and/or time restricted feeding.

We discuss the general benefits of fasting when it comes to health, mental clarity, and more and we describe why fasting is NOT magical for fat loss.

We’ll go into some caution points around fasting. We also talk about the differences in fasting for both men and women.

Remember this podcast is educational in nature and should not be taken as medical advice. Contact your physician before incorporating changes into your diet or nutrition routine.

Resources:

The Downsides and Benefits of Fasting (blog)

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32071312/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5668683/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3106288/

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmra1905136