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March 10, 2024 26 mins

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Host: Caryl

  • Guest: Gin Stephens, Author & Intermittent Fasting Advocate

Bullet Points:

  1. Introduction to Gin Stephens:
    • Bestselling author of "Fast. Feast. Repeat." and "Delay, Don't Deny."
    • Over 500,000 followers in her Facebook groups.
    • Her books offer insights into staying fit and healthy for a lifetime...especially pertinent for authors, writers and creatives.
  2. Gin's Transition from Teacher to IF (Intermittent Fasting) Expert:
    • A 28-year teaching career transitioned into leading the intermittent fasting (IF) movement.
    • Personal weight struggle until her late 40s, leading to IF as a sustainable solution.
    • Lost over 80 pounds since 2014 and has maintained weight, even through menopause.
  3. Intermittent Fasting Explained:
    • IF is not about what to eat, but when to eat.
    • It taps into fat stores for energy, improving metabolic flexibility.
    • Gin suggests starting with an eight-hour eating window, like 12 pm to 8 pm.
  4. Benefits of IF for Creatives:
    • Fasting leads to ketone production, providing mental clarity and enhanced focus.
    • Autophagy during fasting contributes to cellular cleanup and overall health.
    • Writers and creatives can benefit from prolonged focus and energy from IF practices.
  5. Gin's Writing Process and New Book "Cleanish":
    • Gin authored her latest book while fasting, leveraging mental clarity from ketosis.
    • "Cleanish" promotes mostly clean eating and living, stemming from her son's reactions to food additives.
  6. Clean Fasting Goals:
    • Aim to keep insulin levels low to encourage fat burning.
    • Avoid anything sweet-tasting during fasting to prevent insulin spikes.
    • Stick to plain water, black coffee, and plain tea to maintain autophagy.
  7. Gin's Impact and Community:
    • Hundreds of thousands have been influenced by her books and millions by her podcasts.
    • Encourages others to share their stories, create content, and engage in the IF lifestyle.
  8. Final Thoughts for Creatives according to Gin:
    • Embrace the imperfection in the creative process.
    • When it comes to writing your book: "just do it"—don't let the pursuit of perfection hinder progress.
  9. Connecting with Gin:

Closing Remark:
Gin Stephens' journey from a teacher to a fasting advocate exemplifies the transformative power of intermittent fasting not just for weight loss, but for enhancing creativity, focus, and overall well-being, 

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