Welcome back!
My name is Samantha Linden,
Also known as the Blissful Soul.
This is our series,
Happy Hormones,
A 30-day gut reset for women.
If you haven't started from day one yet,
I highly recommend doing so to maximize your success and understanding.
You have probably started getting used to going at least 13 hours during your fasting period.
It's okay to fast for longer periods during certain parts of your cycle,
But not always.
Your body is more responsive during specific phases,
Making fasting more beneficial for healing.
This is because your hormone levels are at their lowest during these times,
Allowing your body to respond well.
However,
Listening to your body and not pushing yourself too hard during fasting periods is essential,
As this can negatively affect your overall health and well-being.
It is always best to consult a healthcare professional before significantly changing your fasting routine.
For example,
During days 1-10 of your cycle,
You can extend your fasting period a bit longer.
If we were working one-on-one,
You might be able to fast even longer,
But since this is new and not personalized,
I don't want you to extend it too much.
Remember,
Your day starts the night before.
For instance,
If it's day 6,
Your fasting begins the night before,
With your last bite on the evening of day 5.
You should break your fast on day 6 after 13-15 hours.
Also monitor your glucose levels and any discomfort you might feel.
Listening to your body and adjusting your fasting period is essential.
If you start to feel lightheaded,
Dizzy,
Or experience any other negative symptoms,
It's best to break your fast earlier.
Remember,
Fasting should not feel like punishment,
But a tool to optimize your health and well-being.
Always prioritize your own needs and comfort levels when experimenting with fasting protocols.
It should be a fun and enjoyable part of your life,
One that you will want to keep for the long term so that you can optimize your hormones and health.
If you're struggling with weight loss resistance,
This approach can help your body switch from burning sugar to burning fat.
It targets those areas in your cells where fat has been stored.
Fasting longer can reduce brain fog,
Boost energy,
And help with weight loss.
If fasting for 13 hours has been easy,
Try extending it to 15 hours.
If it's been challenging,
Add 30 minutes to your fasting period.
Listen to your body as you adjust to these changes.
Tomorrow,
Let's try to extend our fasting period a bit longer.
Estrogen benefits from longer fasts.
We'll challenge ourselves over the next five days to see if we can increase our fasting duration.
Plan your days carefully and aim for fasting periods of at least 13 to 15 hours.
Adjust your fasting schedule around your lifestyle.
For example,
If you don't have lunch plans with friends,
Use that day to extend your fasting.
Tomorrow,
We will review the topic of estrogen again and some help tools to help optimize it.
I know you got this,
And I will see you tomorrow for another video.
