Ep. 51- Why I.F. is not working for you.

Ep 51-Why intermittent fasting (IF) is not working for you.

It’s usually due to one or more of the following reasons:

#1 . you’re not fasting clean..unflavored water,plain tea bags, black coffee..

2.You’re overeating During your Eating Window. 

•Some people overeat during their eating window, often consuming more calories than their body needs. This is normal at the beginning of an if journey but once appetite correction kicks in this problem goes away.  

Or You’re Under-Eating during your eating window.

•Chronically under-eating can slow down your metabolism, causing your body to hold onto fat instead of burning it!

3. Poor Food Choices

•IF is a timing strategy, not a license to eat anything. If you’re eating high-calorie, ultra-processed foods, your weight loss will stop in spite of fasting.

4. You’r not fasting long enough. 

•If you don’t fast long enough to trigger the metabolic switch from sugar burning to fat burning you will not lose weight. 

5. You don’t exercise or move more

•Fasting alone isn’t always enough. A sedentary lifestyle can slow down weigh loss.

6. You have High Stress and Poor Sleep

•Elevated cortisol (stress hormone) and not enough sleep can cause weight gain, hunger spikes, and insulin resistance. All which can affect fasting benefit. 

7.Underlying Medical Issues

•Conditions like PCOS, type 2 diabetes, or high blood pressure, can make weight loss and metabolic improvements difficult , even with fasting.  these medical conditions usually resolve themselves with intermittent fasting. 

8.Unrealistic Expectations

•Sometimes, people expect quick results. IF is not a quick weight loss plan! it can take several weeks or months to see any results. This is why you want to make it a lifestyle change instead of a short term solution.

9. And I think this is the most important-Mindset. Your mindset isn’t where it needs to be to stay focused on your health goals. You haven’t made it a priority. It’s not important and if it’s not important, it’s not gonna be a priority! So make your health journey a priority. 

Ask yourself..:

•✅ Are you eating too many processed foods?

•✅ Are you eating whole, nutrient-dense foods?

•✅ Are you sleeping 7-9 hours consistently?

•✅ Are you managing stress?

•✅ Are you moving your body regularly?

Remember it’s not just the fasting but All of these things combined can contribute to weight loss or weight gain. 

I hope the information that I have provided helps you with your health and weight loss journey. I’m not a doctor so please don’t use anything that I say as a substitute for medical advice.  If you would like to share your Intermittent Fasting story, please email me at TraceyMackif4life@gmail.com.         Life is what you make it! Have a great day everyone!                                                          Intro/outro music: I Feel You by Keven MacLeod