Optimal Metabolism

This week's podcast episode is from a recent summit I was interviewed for, Secrets to Looking Younger, by Jenny Bailey. Tune in to hear me explain the details of what insulin resistance is, the benefits of intermittent fasting, varying fasting protocols, and tips to stabilize blood sugar levels. This week I share: [2:42]- I created my very own holiday gift guide! All items are wellness based and created for all who love to live a healthy lifestyle. Go to https://www.fasttoheal.info/holidayguide to access the guide for FREE! [3:26]- Running only this week, I am offering a buy a course, get a course offer! From December 5th through December 9th, when you purchase my course Metabolic Makeover, you will receive my brand new masterclass, 10 Hacks to Stabilize and Manage Blood Sugar for FREE! To access this offer and learn about breaking through weight and health stalls, along with many more things, click here. When you check out with Metabolic Makeover, the 10 Hacks to Stabilize and Manage Blood Sugar will be sent to you for no cost! [6:56]- Waitlist is open for the winter session of Finding Nutritional PEACE beginning January 2023! You can find more info and get on the waitlist here. There are no obligations to enroll if you are on the waitlist. If you are, you will be provided with a discount code when enrollment opens on January 3. [8:30]- Shana's story on leaving the conventional field of dietetics and adapting the practices she now teaches [17:06]- What is insulin resistance? [24:54]- How intermittent fasting helps stabilize blood sugar levels and how Shana practices it [30:20]- Different fasting protocols for different individual's needs [35:17]- Fasting for peri-menopausal women and menopausal women [40:00]- Hacks to stabilize blood sugar levels (further explained in Shana's 10 Hacks to Stabilize and Manage Blood Sugar! program) [44:18]- Grab Shana's free starting guide to intermittent fasting and a 28 day activity calendar to successfully adapting a low insulin lifestyle here 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 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 Metabolic Makeover, my STARTER COURSE to find your fasting method, implement therapeutic carb restriction, and learn how to bust through weight and health stalls. I provide 4-Week Personalized Protocols with fasting/timed eating and therapeutic carb restriction recommendations for you to get immersed in a low-insulin lifestyle!

Wow, I want to start by saying I am so thankful for all of you, my listeners! I love doing the podcast, releasing new weekly episodes every week, and knowing I have the opportunity to share nutritional advice and wisdom with you. I say all this because nothing has changed; however, I have decided that I need to take a break from the time consuming work podcasting can be. From scheduling guests to preparing questions for interviews to recording and editing the interviews, there is a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes to create an effective podcast episode, and sometimes the work stretches me thin! The guests I have been able to interview are beyond my wildest dreams, and hearing your success stories makes me so excited to continue the work I have been doing so passionately. While I will be taking a break for the month of December, we will be doing weekly throwback episodes from the100+ previous episodes I have created, so you are still receiving weekly advice on all things relating to reversing insulin resistance! I want to take this time to focus on the meaning of Christmas and being with my loved ones during the holiday season. I encourage you to do the same during this very busy and crazy time of the year. It is important to prioritize your health and personal wellness so you serve the people around you well, so I hope you will take time this year to reflect and truly be present! I am already looking forward to being back in January!! Until then, you can find me active on my socials below! If you are looking for the same Instagram Insurance I use: https://www.get-notch.com/instagram And just reemphasizing, my highest level course, Finding Nutritional PEACE, will still reopen in January! You can get on the waitlist to receive a discount code here 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 monthly membership program for ongoing 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 Metabolic Makeover, my STARTER COURSE to find your fasting method, implement therapeutic carb restriction, and learn how to bust through weight and health stalls. I provide 4-Week Personalized Protocols with fasting/timed eating and therapeutic carb restriction recommendations for you to get immersed in a low-insulin lifestyle!

Denise Gardner is welcomed on the podcast to share her success story! Denise and her husband have collectively lost 60 pounds through my course, Finding Nutritional PEACE. She is at her personal lowest weight since age 13 by adapting a low-insulin lifestyle! Tune in this week to hear Denise's inspiring story about: [1:50]- I just released a holiday gift guide! In it I include all my favorite wellness products with several of my personal discount codes. Click here to access it! [3:53]- Waitlist is open for the winter session of Finding Nutritional PEACE beginning January 2023! You can find more info and get on the waitlist here. There are no obligations to enroll if you are on the waitlist. If you are, you will be provided with a discount code when enrollment opens on January 3. [7:31]- Denise's story and how she began her health transformation journey after finding my Instagram page [18:14]- How Denise first began implementing clean eating [32:32]- The importance of protein in successful fasting and how certain foods keep you full [42:29]- What Denise's fasting protocol is and an analysis of her weight loss [51:45]- Other "wins" Denise has recognized in her life since changing her eating and eating times! [56:15]- Why quality sleep and stress management matter to be successful in fasting and weight loss [1:01:24]- Denise recommends staying persistent, changing up your fasting routine, and keeping a positive attitude about progress FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life! ENROLL IN FAST TRACK, my 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 Metabolic Makeover, my STARTER COURSE to find your fasting method, implement therapeutic carb restriction, and learn how to bust through weight and health stalls. I provide 4-Week Personalized Protocols with fasting/timed eating and therapeutic carb restriction recommendations for you to get immersed in a low-insulin lifestyle!

The holiday season is right around the corner and I want you to be prepared for the family get-togethers and meals with some practical, holiday nutritional advice! In this hot topic episode, we share the importance of focusing on family and traditions instead of only thinking about feasting on food. Also understanding that it is certainly okay to enjoy those out-of-the-ordinary foods for one day, but then it is important to get back on track! This week we discuss: [3:48]- My brand new masterclass, 10 Hacks to Balance Blood Sugar Spikes and Stabilize Energy is now available! It has several PDF downloads, my book and workbook, and 10 strategies to stabilize your blood sugar. It specializes in hypoglycemia and blood sugar dysregulation. You can find it here [6:37]- Waitlist is open for the winter session of Finding Nutritional Peace beginning January 2023! You can find more info and get on the waitlist here. If you are on the waitlist, you will be provided with a discount code when enrollment opens on January 3. [10:38]- Should I fast during the week of holiday celebrations? [14:37]- Why you cannot fast through a stressful time [20:47]- What are the benefits of Meal-less Monday? [22:29]- Ask your family to bring healthy dishes to your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners [25:06]- Eat a healthy, high fat breakfast the day of holiday celebrations [28:09]- Remember the importance of meal order in stabilizing blood sugar! [32:55]- Eating low carb or keto around the holidays can be especially beneficial in having a healthy holiday season FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life! ENROLL IN FAST TRACK, my 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 Metabolic Makeover, my STARTER COURSE to find your fasting method, implement therapeutic carb restriction, and learn how to bust through weight and health stalls. I provide 4-Week Personalized Protocols with fasting/timed eating and therapeutic carb restriction recommendations for you to get immersed in a low-insulin lifestyle!

Esther Blum is an integrative registered dietitian and specializes in peri-menopuase and menopause. She just released another very important book, See Ya Later, Ovulator! As a menopause expert for 27 years, Esther has helped women master menopause through hormones, nutrition, and self-advocay. Tune in this week to learn about female hormones, peri-menopuase and menopause, along with: [2:55]- Waitlist is open for the second round of Finding Nutritional Peace beginning January 2023! You can find more info and get on the waitlist here. If you are on the waitlist, you will be provided with a discount code when enrollment opens. [8:09]- How Esther Blum became a dietitian, then turned to integrative nutrition teaching with her dietetics license [17:01]- What are peri-menopause and menopause? [20:29]- The connection between brain fog and bloating to peri-menopause and menopause [25:43]- How is PCOS affected by an imbalance of hormones? [28:30]- Where should women start with testing their hormones? [34:35]- The use of the Dutch Test and what deficiencies it checks for [40:28]- Why are women noticing weight gain in their late 40s/ early 50s and how to reverse this [[49:30]- Why keto works short term, but eventually your body needs smart carbs again! [53:49]- Discussing the theory of "you can only absorb 30 grams of protein per meal anyways" [55:29]- Esther's thoughts on intermittent fasting and berberine for blood sugar and blood sugar dysregulation Special thanks to Real Good Foods for sponsoring this week's podcast episode! Real Good Foods is a frozen food company that uses real food ingredients to make people's favorite meals more nutritious. Use the link here and code Shana20 to receive 20% off your order. FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM ESTHER BLUM: Website: https://estherblum.com/ Instagram: @gorgeousesther Access Esther's Books: See Ya Later, Ovulator! FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life! ENROLL IN FAST TRACK, my 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 Metabolic Makeover, my STARTER COURSE to find your fasting method, implement therapeutic carb restriction, and learn how to bust through weight and health stalls. I provide 4-Week Personalized Protocols with fasting/timed eating and therapeutic carb restriction recommendations for you to get immersed in a low-insulin lifestyle!

This week we're releasing another hot topic episode all about avoiding binge eating when breaking your fast! In today's podcast I share three tips on how to exercise portion control by not letting yourself go hungry, breaking your fast with a salad or non-starchy vegetables, and the importance of meal order. Here is what is covered in this week's episode: [3:55]- The fall session of my 8 week course Finding Nutritional PEACE all about reversing insulin resistance is already half way done! Although I will not be offering this course in 2022 again, you can get on the waitlist for January 2023 when it opens here. If you are on the waitlist, you will be provided with a discount when enrollment opens. [5:56]- I released a new FREE protein guide! You can access Your Complete Guide to Meeting Protein Targets here! [7:48]- Tip #1: Do not let yourself get so hungry! Exercising an early fasting window may have an advantage People tend to more more insulin sensitive in the morning Sleep quality may increase when the body is not digesting food as it begins to rest and recover [12:11]- Tip #2: Break your fast with a salad! Non-starchy vegetables also break the fast well High fiber foods reduce the glucose response Vinegar before a meal helps to decrease blood sugar even further [15:14]- Tip #3: Meal order is so important! Break your fast with a high fiber food or non-starchy vegetables Then, protein and fat Finally, end meal with scratches or sugar FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life! ENROLL IN FAST TRACK, my 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 Metabolic Makeover, my STARTER COURSE to find your fasting method, implement therapeutic carb restriction, and learn how to bust through weight and health stalls. I provide 4-Week Personalized Protocols with fasting/timed eating and therapeutic carb restriction recommendations for you to get immersed in a low-insulin lifestyle!

Success Story Time! Elizabeth Culver is one of my go-getter students who I am so proud of! She has lost 20 pounds over the past three months, improved her energy, transformed her nutritional approach, and discontinued three long-time antidepressants. Whew! Listen in to this encouraging and inspirational testimony from Elizabeth to hear about: [2:35]- Information on my courses! If you missed enrollment for my Finding Nutritional PEACE to reverse insulin resistance, enrollment will open again in January, 2023. In the meantime, Metabolic Makeover is an amazing introductory self-paced course to teach you about the topics I specialize in. Get my free guides or take my free carb quiz and get on my mailing list to learn more about what I teach! [8:29]- How Elizabeth fought depression and a poor relationship with food/sweets to transform her eating lifestyle using Fast to Heal Services [24:56]- The first steps Elizabeth took after receiving Shana's book, Fast To Heal: A 5-Step Guide to Achieving Nutritional PEACE and Reversing Insulin Resistance, to regain her health [32:16]- How Elizabeth implemented intermittent fasting in her lifestyle [45:10]- The changes Elizabeth made to the foods she consumes on a daily basis [49:19]- Clean, challenge, and change… the next steps! [1:02:49]- What Elizabeth is doing to handle stress, sleep the best she ever has, and end her three long-time antidepressants [1:12:54]- Zero snacking and electrolytes have made Elizabeth's journey so much easier FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing support@fasttoheal.info and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life! ENROLL IN FAST TRACK, my 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 Metabolic Makeover, my STARTER COURSE to find your fasting method, implement therapeutic carb restriction, and learn how to bust through weight and health stalls. I provide 4-Week Personalized Protocols with fasting/timed eating and therapeutic carb restriction recommendations for you to get immersed in a low-insulin lifestyle!

Jenn Edden has been a health coach for over 19 years and sugar addiction expert. She is the founder of the Sugar Freedom Method. Here she teaches the "missing links" of what you may not know to help you take control of inflammation in your body and mind. Kick your sugar cravings, renew your energy, and get your confidence back for good is what Jenn is all about! Tune in this week to learn about sugar addictions, how to fight them, and: [3:37]- Information about my courses! Finding Nutritional PEACE has begun, but for those who missed it, it will be offered again in January 2023! In the meantime, I am currently offering 4 week personalized protocols and 60 minute zoom sessions to work with me one-on-one. Additionally, Metabolic Makeover is a self paced course that explains all the principles of reversing insulin resistance. [6:30]- How Jenn Edden became passionate about kicking the sugar addiction [9:40]- How Jenn realized sugar was negatively impacting her body and overall health [13:24]- What is about sugar that makes it so difficult to remove from one's lifestyle? [16:49]- How Jenn resolved cradle cap for her third child [21:25]- What is the sugar freedom method? [29:22]- How do different types of sugar affect the body? [38:22]- Why chocolate and alcohol are similar to sugar addictions [49:02]- What are some tips for encouraging children to eat clean? FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM JENN EDDEN: Website: https://jecoaching.com/ Instagram: @jennedden Facebook: Jenn Edden- Sugar Addiction Expert 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 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 Metabolic Makeover, my STARTER COURSE to find your fasting method, implement therapeutic carb restriction, and learn how to bust through weight and health stalls. I provide 4-Week Personalized Protocols with fasting/timed eating and therapeutic carb restriction recommendations for you to get immersed in a low-insulin lifestyle!

Carolyn Williams is a registered dietitian, author of the cookbooks Meals that Heal and Meals that Heal One-Pot, and leading culinary nutrition expert. A busy individual herself, Carolyn is constantly looking for ways to simplify healthy meal ideas by making them quick yet still tasty! She is research-based and loves to share the truth behind the latest news and trends in regards to food, diet, and health. Tune in this week to learn about inflammation, its relationship with food, and: [8:16]- How Carolyn understood the importance of inflammation and stepped into writing cookbooks [17:43]- What is inflammation and how does one know if they have it? [28:56]- How food can be used to heal inflammation [34:36]- Three foods that can be implemented daily to decrease inflammation [39:48]- How does inflammation relate to anxiety and depression? [47:13]- Strategies for meal planning and meal prep and how often to grocery shop [58:14]- A few favorite kitchen tools including an air fryer and pressure cooker [59:50]- Carolyn's thoughts on intermittent fasting and how she applies it to her life FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM CAROLYN WILLIAMS: Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com/ Instagram: @realfoodreallife_rd Cookbooks: Meals that Heal and Meals that Heal One-Pot here 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 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 Metabolic Makeover, my STARTER COURSE to find your fasting method, implement therapeutic carb restriction, and learn how to bust through weight and health stalls.

Jen Smiley is a master food coach and founder of Wake Up and Read the Labels. She helps empower people to feel their best and she teaches how to look past marketing tactics and choose real foods made with real ingredients. She specializes in helping those with fatigue, skin issues, and stubborn weight, through her innovative, sustainable, and most importantly, simple approach to eating clean. Tune in this week to learn about label reading and how to be a smart consumer, along with: [1:53]- Updates on my newest and highest level course, Finding Nutritional PEACE and an opportunity to still enroll. I extended enrollment through this week! Learn more here [8:24]- How Jen Smiley became passionate about reading labels herself and educating others to do the same [17:07]- Should someone focus on the ingredient list or macronutrient label? [29:12]- What ingredients are deal breakers on an ingredient list? [32:07]- Is stevia a good ingredient for one's gut? [38:19]- How to encourage kids to be proud of eating clean? [47:15]- Why have other countries banned foods that America still allows? [50:50]- What are misleading claims that companies use to market their products and that consumers should watch out for? [53:49]- Clean pizza, cracker, cereal and ice cream recommendations! FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM JEN SMILEY: Website: https://jensmiley.com/ Instagram: @wakeupandreadthelabels Podcast: Wake Up and Read the Labels! Jen's Course: Clean Eating Academy 3 Common Foods that are ruining your day and killing your energy: https://jensmiley.com/morningguide FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: Enrollment is OPEN for the Final Session of Finding Nutritional PEACE in 2022! This course will teach you how to reverse insulin resistance, so you can keep weight and lifestyle issues in remission. Don't miss out on this final session of the year! Enrollment closes THIS FRIDAY. ENROLL IN FAST TRACK, my 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 Metabolic Makeover, my STARTER COURSE to find your fasting method, implement therapeutic carb restriction, and learn how to bust through weight and health stalls.