Cynthia Thurlow, NP is the CEO and founder of Everyday Wellness Project and an international speaker.    Her second TED talk, “Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique”  has been viewed over 12 million times, and she has had 20 years of experience in all aspects of functional medicine including cardiology and emergency medicine.    She is also a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and nutritional health, and has been featured on ABC, Fox 5, KLTA, CW Medium, Entrepreneur, and the Megyn Kelly Show.   Thurlow joins Dr. Trevor Cates to discuss her journey to an intermittent fasting lifestyle and the health difficulties that inspired her to change the way she eats. Thurlow also speaks about her new book, Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The 45-Day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging.   Takeaways:  [2:35] How to use intermittent fasting as a strategy to work with your hormones as they fluctuate throughout the month [3:30] Thurlow speaks about how she structured her popular TEDX talk to make information about intermittent fasting more accessible to the audience [4:32] Thurlow explains the basics of intermittent fasting, focusing on eating fewer meals throughout the day [6:55] Thurlow discusses the outdated information regarding the “calories in-calories out” mindset, and why it does not work as efficiently as intermittent fasting [10:16] Insulin’s effects on the body when following a typical American diet and eating frequently [12:39] The important roles of insulin, cortisol, and glucose in weight resistance in women [16:49] Why quitting snacks is an important first step in beginning intermittent fasting [20:40] Thurlow shares her recommendations for what to eat when breaking a fast [22:05] Thurlow breaks down her intermittent fasting routine   Mentioned in This Episode:  Cynthia Thurlow’s Website Cynthia Thurlow’s New Book Cynthia Thurlow’s Podcast, Everyday Wellness Cynthia Thurlow’s Instagram Cynthia Thurlow’s Twitter Cynthia Thurlow’s Facebook Group   Twitter: “Most Americans are stuck in this carbohydrate burning model, and that’s where we start to see weight loss resistance, feeling hangry, lack of energy.”   “You have to stop snacking because that will force you to readjust your macros, your protein, fat, and carbohydrates, with your meals — and this is like ripping off a bandaid.”   “Men usually have an easier time with fasting because they’re not dealing as much hormonal flux week to week, day to day, like menstruating women or women that are still getting a menstrual cycle every month”   “We are not just mini men — we have a lot of differences in our hormones, physiology and anatomy.”