If you’re in the early stages of intermittent fasting and feeling low energy, cold, irritable, or just “off” , this episode is for you.

Before you decide fasting isn’t working, it’s important to understand what’s actually happening inside your body.

In this episode, I explain:

• What fat adaptation really means

• What’s happening hormonally and metabolically

• Signs you’re transitioning — not failing

• Why it matters

• How to support your body during this adjustment phase

The first few weeks of intermittent fasting can feel uncomfortable. But discomfort doesn’t automatically mean something is wrong.

Sometimes, it means your body is shifting fuel sources and becoming more metabolically flexible.

Give it time. Stay consistent. Fast clean. Let your body adapt.

In this episode, we explore what you can realistically expect in the initial weeks of starting intermittent fasting.

I share my own experience from the early phase of IF, including:

• Initial weight drop due to water weight reduction

• Reduction in inflammation

• Feeling drowsy after meals during the eating window

• Feeling colder than usual

• Dr Jason Fung's video (for those interested) https://youtu.be/M5g2hKdNAUU?si=oE_pwYumawF6yzbw

The key takeaway: focus on clean fasting and give your body time to adapt.

In this episode, we discuss a crucial ingredient of IF that doesn't get talked about enough – mindset.

I share three learnings around mindset that help me to live IF lifestyle with freedom and gratitude.

1. IF is not a diet, but a lifestyle.
2. There is no need for a cheat day in the world of IF.
3. IF doesn't impose any restriction on social life.

When it comes to IF, YOU are in-charge.