Strong Like a Mother
Welcome to Strong Like a Mother—the podcast for moms who refuse to settle and are ready to prioritize their health, build strength, and thrive in the beautiful chaos of motherhood. I’m Tiffany Wickes, your host, fitness coach, and mom to seven wild and wonderful kids. Each episode, we’ll dive into practical tips, expert advice, and real talk about balancing fitness, family, and fun. Together, we’ll crush your goals, grow stronger every day, and prove that motherhood and muscle go hand in hand. Let’s get started!
Strong Like a Mother
81. 5 Day Water Fast- Here's How I Did
In this episode, I’m sharing my full experience attempting a 5-day water fast as part of my proactive cancer protocol. Spoiler alert: It did NOT go as planned. 😬
From unexpected side effects (hello, diarrhea and dry heaving) to why I had to break the fast early, I’m walking you through everything I learned and how I’m planning to adjust before I attempt this again.
If you’ve ever been curious about extended fasting, detox reactions, or how fasting may support insulin sensitivity and cancer prevention, you’ll want to tune in!
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ The potential benefits of a 5-day water fast
✔️ The unexpected struggles that cut my fast short (it got ugly)
✔️ How I broke the fast safely and what I ate afterward
✔️ How fasting ties into cancer prevention and insulin sensitivity
Resources & Links:
🔹 Perfect Aminos (Electrolytes & Aminos I Used)
🔹 Fasting & Cancer Research
🔹 My Fat Loss Coaching Program
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