About this episode
In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Noelle Frazier from western Michigan. Are you ready to take your intermittent fasting lifestyle to the next level? There’s nothing better than community to help with that. In the Delay, Don’t Deny community we all embrace the clean fast, and there’s just the right support for you as you live your intermittent fasting lifestyle. You can connect directly with Gin in the Ask Gin group, and she will answer all of your questions personally. If you’re new to intermittent fasting or recommitting to the IF lifestyle, join the 28-Day FAST Start group. After your fast start, join us for support in The 1st Year group. Need tips for long term maintenance? We have a place for that! There are many more useful spaces beyond these, and you can interact in as many as you like. Visit ginstephens.com/community to join us. An annual membership costs just over a dollar a week when you do the math. If you aren’t ready to fully commit for a year, join for a month and you can cancel at any time. If you know you’ll want to stay forever, we also have a lifetime membership option available. IF is free. You don’t need to join our community to fast. But if you’re looking for support from a community of like-minded IFers, we are here for you at ginstephens.com/community . Noelle is a mom of three and she owns a small cleaning company. Initially introduced to intermittent fasting by her sister-in-law in 2016, Noelle's first attempt was unsuccessful because she wasn’t fasting clean and also she was attempting to homeschool her kids, which made it challenging. Then, in October of 2022, Noelle decided to try intermittent fasting again, and this time she found Gin’s work and began fasting clean. Her first month was a challenge, as she found herself overeating when her window would open. After her body adapted to fasting, however, she had a renewed sense of peace around food, and the urge to overeat went away. Gin emphasizes that this is a normal part of the body’s adjustment period. Noalle has been amazed at how intermittent fasting has calmed her anxiety, and she also feels like the “fog” has lifted. She has endurance for her physically demanding job, and enjoys mental clarity throughout the day. She is currently within a healthy weight range, and is learning to navigate maintenance. As they touch on themes of self-acceptance and body image, Noelle and Gin discuss the psychological impact of intermittent fasting. They agree on the importance of positive self-perception and instilling these values in their children. Concluding the episode, Noelle stresses the significance of self-advocacy. Her final advice to listeners is to consider dedicating your fast to someone else, and take the pictures along the way. You will be so happy to have the photos when the scale isn’t moving. Check out our sponsor Zoe at ZOE.com , and use the promo code IFSTORIES10 to get 10% off your membership. Get Gin’s books at: https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html . Good news! The second edition of Delay, Don’t Deny is now available in ebook, paperback, hardback, and audiobook. This is the book that you’ll want to start with or share with others, as it is a simple introduction to IF. It’s been updated to include the clean fast, an easier to understand and more thorough description of ADF and all of your ADF options, and an all new success stories section. When shopping, make sure to get the second edition, which has a 2024 publication date. The audiobook for the second edition is available now! Join Gin’s community! Go to: ginstephens.com/community Do you enjoy Intermittent Fasting Stories? You’ll probably also like Gin’s other podcast with cohost Sheri Bullock: Fast. Feast. Repeat. Intermittent Fasting for Life . Find it wherever you listen to podcasts. Share your intermittent fasting stories with Gin: gin@intermittentfastingstories.com Visit Gin’s website at: ginstephens.com Check out Gin’s Favorite Things at http://www.ginstephens.com/gins-favorite-things.html See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .