Member Transformation: Dave Mitchell

Member Transformation: Dave Mitchell

Author: The Fasting Method April 22, 2025 Duration: 33:57

Episode #201

In this week's episode, Terri is joined by TFM Community member, Dave Mitchell, who shares his journey through significant weight loss and improving his metabolic markers by using therapeutic fasting and changing his dietary approach.

 

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Summary Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:02 Dave's journey with weight loss and type two diabetes

04:44 Dave's turning point and finding his WHY

07:42 Dave discovers Dr. Fung and TFM, switches to carnivore and TRE

08:50 Self-Sabotage Workshop promotion

10:07 Dave's progression from TRE to extended fasts

11:02 Dave's fantastic results

12:06 The value Dave gets from the TFM Community

13:06 Why Dave has invested in some coaching at maintenance

16:30 How Dave curbed his cravings

18:24 Mindful eating and plating

21:03 Giving it time and celebrating the small wins

22:36 Response from doctors to Dave's biomarkers

25:22 Navigating lifestyle changes with a partner who eats differently

30:33 Dave's top tip

 

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