I'm thrilled you have joined me for this course.
I want to give you a little background about myself.
I have a doctorate in an M.
Ed.
,
But I am also certified by my mentor,
Dr.
Mindy Pelz,
Who is well known for her work in women's health,
Which I have built my talks around.
I stumbled upon her research years ago because I struggled with women's health.
Having seen many doctors over the years,
Many quickly rushed me out of their offices,
Eat better,
Exercise more,
Stress less,
Get 7-8 hours of sleep daily,
And the same things we hear daily.
I was following all the advice and diagnosed with chronic fatigue,
Along with suffering from things like migraines,
Sensitivity to gluten,
Back pain,
And the list goes on.
Does any of this seem familiar to you?
I couldn't even eat a meal without feeling sick and had many tests done over the years and nothing helped.
So I finally tried the techniques in her book and within a few months,
I started feeling significantly better.
I started working with Dr.
Mindy to pass these techniques on to others.
It's about resetting our guts to heal our body from the inside out.
And sometimes,
Depending on how much it needs to heal,
It might only take 30 days,
Which requires what we refer to as fasting.
These time frames are different for women because we have different hormones than men.
So in my talks,
We will review this the first week we'll prepare you for success.
Then,
In the next 30 days,
We will focus on resetting your gut so you can start feeling better quicker than you think.
The word fasting can sometimes be viewed negatively,
But think of it as giving our body time to sleep or rest.
If we do not give our brains time to relax,
We are not in optimal health,
And the same is true for gut health.
So I hope you will join me on this journey.
Whether you have low energy,
Autoimmune conditions,
Or are experiencing mood changes as you go through life,
You want to control better.
If you want to lose a few pounds,
These techniques can help you maintain weight better.
As I work with clients one-on-one in their success,
I know if you follow this series of talks,
You will start to see the benefits.
There are many factors to consider regarding fasting and creating an improved lifestyle.
Fasting is not just about stopping eating,
Changing your times,
Or eating one meal daily.
Already,
If you think you need only to eat one meal a day and are nervous,
You can set that worry aside.
Our bodies are different.
And what is often out there,
One meal a day,
Or the 16-8 approach,
Is not sustainable for most people.
It involves creating a healing response in your body.
Therefore,
Being strategic with your fasting and food choices is essential.
I will guide you from starting with what most of us begin with,
Three to six meals a day and the standard Western diet,
To building a healthy lifestyle.
You will transition to a new world where you can improve brain clarity,
Have more energy,
Prevent disease,
And even lose weight if that is your goal.
All the excellent benefits of fasting.
Whether you are an experienced faster,
A beginner,
Or somewhere in between,
These talks are designed to help you make the most out of your lifestyle.
This is self-paced,
But they are meant as if I am walking through it daily with you.
These are small series with assignments daily to keep you motivated and set you up for success.
As tempting as it is,
Do not jump ahead.
This will distract you.
You might lose focus or get lost.
Remember,
No matter what you have been told before,
You are in control.
Your body is ready to heal.
We will not begin fasting during the first week.
If you are saying to yourself,
That is why I signed up for this.
As I mentioned,
Please do not jump ahead.
We need to understand our bodies and have a good foundation first.
This will set you up for success.
Tonight,
You will notice your habits.
You will not try to change these habits,
But be aware of them to prepare you for next week.
You will focus today on your eating schedule.
For example,
If your last meal is at 8 p.
M.
And your first meal is at 6 a.
M.
,
Document it for your reference tomorrow.
I'm excited for you to start this journey.
Hopefully,
You are already following me for updates.
If not,
I suggest you do so as I share information regularly,
Which can add to your knowledge.
However,
Please keep in mind that these suggested fasts are for educational and informational purposes only.
Most fasts last 13 hours after the first week when you have adjusted to the length.
However,
This is not a replacement for professional medical advice,
Diagnosis,
Or treatment.
If you have any concerns or questions about your health,
Please understand that you should always consult a physician or other healthcare professional.
I am excited to get started.
Your homework before day two is to decide on a notebook,
Journal,
Or electronic device to document this journey.
Then,
Document the time of your last meal tonight.
This includes if you have a snack and when you start your first meal tomorrow.
This includes if you have anything besides water,
Black coffee,
Or tea.
I look forward to having you back tomorrow.
To help keep you motivated,
I suggest setting a recurring event or timer on your phone to listen to these each day.
In addition,
I've created a playlist on my teacher bio.
By viewing my bio,
You can find the playlist called Rebalancing Hormones.
If you save it to your account,
You can easily access it each day.
When logging into the Insight Timer app after saving it,
Navigate to the second button at the bottom of the screen beside the home icon that looks like a bookmark.
You will then see your playlist after you save it.
If you are here,
I guess that,
Like me,
Others have ignored you for too long.
You are in control,
And health and happiness are here for you.
Let's start this journey together.
