Fast. Feast. Repeat. Intermittent Fasting For Life Episode 116: Regain in Maintenance, Structuring Your Up Day, Strategies for Closing Your Window, and More
Sep 17, 2025
Highlighting a two-year transformation story, the hosts tackle protein myths and how to ensure adequate intake. They delve into the gray areas of maintenance and small weight regains, offering actionable advice for alternating day fasting. Listeners share their health improvements, while vacation strategies focus on smart eating habits without compromising enjoyment. Practical tips include closing eating windows and the psychological benefits of taking breaks from the scale. It’s a blend of inspiration and practical advice for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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Tighten Habits When Maintenance Creeps
- When maintenance weight drifts up, tighten behaviors immediately instead of accepting a new higher baseline.
- Remove or reduce foods you know trigger excess (ice cream, heavy cream, restaurant meals) until clothes fit comfortably again.
Adjust For Age And Muscle Loss
- For age-related composition changes, increase activity and focus on muscle-building if desired.
- Tighten weekend windows and food quality to reverse small upward shifts in weight distribution after menopause.
Homeopathic Spray Broke A Fast
- Melanie described unknowingly 'dirty fasting' by using a homeopathic spray and becoming lethargic and gaining 12 pounds.
- She resumed clean fasting and then started ADF to address the weight gain and energy loss.
