Hot Topic: Two Mindset Shifts

Hot Topic: Two Mindset Shifts

Author: The Fasting Method February 18, 2025 Duration: 23:57

Episode #192

In this week's episode, Terri shares two mindset shifts that you can experience in your journey. First, she talks about the common question of whether "this ever gets easier". Then she discusses reframing the steps you take in the journey as self-care, even when they aren't easy or fun or what you are used to doing.

Summary Timestamps:

  • Does it ever get easier to fast? (01:45)
  • Terri's experience. (03:42)
  • Everyone's experience varies. (04:31)
  • Does it ever get easier to make healthier food choices? (06:02)
  • Finding foods that work well for your body. (06:23)
  • Terri's experience of giving up sugar. (07:36)
  • How things feel different and get easier over time but to expect to still think about it sometimes. (10:48)
  • The concept of self-care and how it relates to healthy habits. (12:49)
  • Confusing 'comfort foods' with self-care. (15:20)
  • Reframing self-care. (18:47)
  • What do you do every day that is self-care? (21:19)

Chapters:

00:00 Disclaimer

02:03 Does fasting ever get easier?

06:04 Does making food-choice changes get easier?

12:49 The importance of self-care.

 

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Disclaimer

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting  any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.


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