In 2012, Laurie Lewis gained 50 pounds as she progressed through menopause, despite no changes to her nutrition or lifestyle. For the next 5 years, she tried every strategie she could find in an attempt to lose the extra weight... except for intermittent fasting. In 2017 she discovered IF, implemented it within a few days, and proceeded to lose the 50 pounds she had gained over the next 15 months. She has kept the weight off ever since! In this podcast episode, we discuss: Laurie's story and how whe felt like herself within 3 days of implementing intermittent fasting after struggling with menopausal symptoms for years Our thoughts on whether to implement fasting first, or work on improving nutrition first Some of the biggest challenges our clients face and how to remedy them 5 questions to ask yourself when you are contemplating straying away from a healthful lifestyle Lauries's experience with extended fasts Learn more about Laurie Lewis and her coaching programs: Website: http://fastforwardwellness.com IG: @fast_forward_wellness Order Laurie's book she co-authored, Women Action Takes Who Gained By Losing Follow me on: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL IN FAST TRACK, my new monthly membership program for onging learning, support, and accountability. GRAB YOUR COPY of the Fast To Heal Recipe book with 85 low-carb, whole food recipes that are simple to prepare! GET YOUR FREE STARTING GUIDES that will set you well on your way toward a low-carb lifestyle of timed eating! SCHEDULE A PERSONALIZED SESSION if you are stuck in a rut, or suffer from a stubborn case of obesity, Type 2 diabetes, or metabolic illness. JUMPSTART your fasting and low-carb protocol by enrolling in my 10-Day Hormone Healing Jumpstart! ENROLL in Finding Nutritional PEACE, my highest level online self-paced course to reverse insulin resistance and chronic illness WATCH MY FREE MASTERCLASS to learn all about the methods I teach and how to start reversing your stubborn weight and health issues TODAY!