Fasting Q&A with Megan Ramos: Lack of Hunger Cues, Fasting for Autophagy, and More.

Fasting Q&A with Megan Ramos: Lack of Hunger Cues, Fasting for Autophagy, and More.

Author: The Fasting Method May 13, 2025 Duration: 20:26

Episode #204

In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan Ramos answers some of your fasting questions:

1. On eating days I almost always feel very full. I try to make my meal portions smaller but I still feel full. I don't seem to feel hunger cues on eating days nor fasting days. Have 20 years of dieting broken my body? My usual fasting protocol is three 36s, lately, two 42s. (Ewelina) [01:34]

2. I've read on some of the PCOS blogs that you shouldn't skip breakfast because it balances your blood sugar, but I find it harder to meet my fasting goals when I eat breakfast. Is this a reference to early, time-restricted eating? Is it better to meet the fasting goal of longer fasts or to consume the meals earlier in the day? [04:45]

3. How do I not lose much more weight with extended fasts for autophagy? I am 71 and have lost 44  pounds over an 8-month period (1 pound on most weeks, never more). I have loose skin on my arms, belly, and legs, and I am looking older than I ever have! I will be doing 24-hour fasts to maintain my weight loss. (Anne) [09:47] 

4. I started doing the 42-hour extended fasts (sometimes three a week, sometimes two) to switch it up. I'm not losing weight or inches. What am I doing wrong? (Sylvia from California) [13:10] 

 

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Summary Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:34 Lack of hunger on eating days

04:45 Is breakfast necessary with PCOS?

09:47 Fasting for autophagy and loose skin reduction

13:10 Doing EF but still not losing weight or inches

 

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For anyone navigating the world of intermittent fasting, sorting through the noise can be the hardest part. The Fasting Method Podcast cuts through that confusion with clarity and authority. Co-hosted by recognized experts Megan Ramos and Terri Lance, Ph.D., this podcast is built on a foundation of real science and practical application. The conversations here move beyond simplistic tips to explore the nuanced physiology of fasting, the psychological hurdles, and the sustainable strategies that lead to lasting health changes. You’ll hear detailed explorations of metabolic adaptation, hormone regulation, and the social complexities of changing one's eating patterns, all grounded in the hosts' extensive clinical and research experience. This is a space where listener questions drive the dialogue, making each episode a direct address to the real-world challenges people face. Tune in for a candid, evidence-based resource that treats fasting not as a trend, but as a deeply personal tool for wellness. The discussions on this podcast are designed to empower you with knowledge, demystify the process, and provide a supportive audio companion for your journey.
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