Ep. 339 - Fasting Q&A: Seltzer Water, Extended Fasts & Carb Cravings | Listener Questions on Weight Loss | Resistance Training for Postmenopausal Women | Carb Cycling Explained | New Fasting Persona Quiz!
About this episode
In this episode, the hosts answer listener questions about fasting, weight loss, and sustainable habits while addressing various topics including carb cravings and resistance training for postmenopausal women.
In this listener Q&A episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling tackle the real questions the fasting for life community has been asking, starting with an inspiring update from a longtime listener whose carnivore and OMAD lifestyle has kept him medication-free for years. They dig into whether flavored seltzers and electrolyte drinks break a fast, making the case for flexibility over rigid perfectionism as long as consistency stays the priority. The conversation shifts to extended multi-day fasts, with the hosts sharing how they personally use longer resets a couple times a year for the mental and metabolic benefits, while stressing that the real fat loss progress comes from consistent shorter fasting windows. They also offer guidance for postmenopausal women looking to get back into resistance training, pointing toward beginner-friendly strength programs and reminding listeners that the best routine is the one they'll actually enjoy and stick with. The episode wraps with an honest conversation about carb cravings, explaining why certain foods trigger loss of control and how a flexible, protein-first approach can help listeners stop viewing carbs as off-limits forever. As…
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Hosts: Dr. Scott Watier, Tommy Welling
Topics covered
- fasting
- weight loss
- resistance training
- carb cravings
- sustainable habits
Keywords
- fasting
- weight loss
- carb cravings
- resistance training
- seltzer water
- electrolyte drinks
- carb cycling
- sustainable habits
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Products: seltzer water, electrolyte drinks, carb cycling
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