How To Fast: The Complete Guide To Intermittent Fasting, Menstrual Cycle & Menopause | Dr Mindy Pelz

The biological and hormonal rhythms of men’s and women’s bodies vary massively, but intermittent fasting has benefits for all of us. Dr Mindy Pelz is a globally recognised nutrition guru and bestselling author promoting the range of benefits fasting can have for our overall wellbeing.
From regulating hormone cycles to a healthier gut microbiome, fasting is not a fad. It has the potential to transform your health. In this episode, you’ll learn the simple science behind fasting, its impact on our bodies and hormones, and how to take control of your health by adapting fasting to your body’s unique needs.
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In this episode, Sarah talks to Dr Mindy Pelz, the holistic health expert, author of hit book ‘Fast Like A Girl’ and KZbin and Podcast phenomenon.
00:00 You've been lied to
02:24 Fasting: different for men and women?
07:29 The best time to fast
10:13 The 6 types of fasting
14:10 Missing breakfast: yes or no?
16:45 Beat cravings and the dopamine loop
20:34 Navigate fasting with PCOS
26:30 Girls: understand your 4 phases
34:59 Break the taboo of your period
48:32 The impact of contraception
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[@vypham1674]

Love seeing intellectual women collaborating, sharing knowledge, and lifting each other up. Thank you for both of your work. ❤

[@livewellbewellsarah]

Our pleasure! Thanks so much for watching. I found Mindy so inspiring ❤️

[@kukita_weightloss]

😊​@@livewellbewellsarah

[@purity-mj8xy]

yes, together we stand!! too many girls don't support each other! its imperative femmes support each other more, love ur post! 🌸

[@user-ig3ig6ey1s]

I did the 24h fasting last Friday - I was never felt so clear in my Head 👍👍❤❤

[@niveditasancheti6667]

Day 1 - Day 10: (Estrogen)power phase: Go crazy phase on fasting, keto, work etc Day 11 - Day 15 (Ovulation, Estrogen at peak, Testosterone at peak, Manifestation phase): New ideas, Weight training, fast around 15 hours, focus on microbiome, prebiotic, probiotic, harmone feasting, some carbs as progesterone building up, dont keto, Day 15 - Day 18: (Second power phase) : keto, long fasts, Day 19 - Day 30 : (Nurture phase, progesterone Built): glucose up, nurture your self, natures carb, quinoa, dark chocolate, take care of yourself, not recommended to fast (max 13- 14 hour fast) Look into glutamate

[@shikhab2250]

😊 thank you

[@kellyw.4300]

You are wonderful

[@verheyens]

Thank you very much. Still trying to understand how to 'use' this, if you are post menopausal.

[@shikhab2250]

@@verheyens I think she also has a fasting video for post menopausal folks if you search through her videos

[@jyotiram1826]

Just need some clarification. When you say Day 1 - is this day one after mensuration? I'm failing to understand.

[@MauricaHurley]

I started fasting by simply gradually eating… 1 hour later every few days. So if your first meal is typically at 8am, change it to 9am. Fasting is like a muscle. I’ve been fasting for 3 years now and did 72 hour fast recently with ease. 😊🙌🏻💪🏻

[@livewellbewellsarah]

Nice work! What results have you seen?

[@Leo-mr1qz]

"Listen to our bodies and let it change its needs." Powerful statement!! That hit home. Thank you for that compassion ❤

[@livewellbewellsarah]

Wasn't this such a powerful conversation? Thanks for watching!

[@Leo-mr1qz]

@@livewellbewellsarah Yes! It truly was. Thank you for facilitating it! Dr. Pelz has been an inspiration and great motivator for me recently ❣

[@shonidoyle1059]

I've just ordered fast like a girl to read when I'm on my holiday in a few days I can't wait. Fasting has changed my life! I cannot wait to one day pass the book on to my daughter when she's old enough and I'm praying that maybe If she has the correct health tool that she can skip the horrible yoyo dieting that I had to deal with growing up.

[@livewellbewellsarah]

Love the forward thinking! 🙌

[@thenomadicpople]

So informative thank you so much. What tracker are you using for tracking your cycle?

[@corrinastone4683]

There is so much info here. I sat with my notebook open and was scribbling away. I am so thankful!

[@livewellbewellsarah]

I'm SO happy to hear that! What was the most useful thing you scribbled down? x

[@SCNL7]

How does that work for women after 50 y old please? How do we know what the best time to fast?

[@mrsconder02]

Sarah sounds exactly like Emma Watson ❤

[@DJ-fh7xn]

Thank you. Can you talk about women in their 60's and 70's? Much appreciated.

[@livewellbewellsarah]

Thanks for watching. What did you find useful in this episode?

[@rebeccamassee9501]

Yes, I’m 69 and way past menopause. I had a total hysterectomy in 2006 after years of suffering with 3-week periods. I have experience with fasting but want to know the healthiest way to increase fasting for my age and gender.

[@tracycollins5734]

I've been watching, listening, and learning. Powerful information. Thank you!!! I just started to intermittently fast. However, I think I'm doing something wrong. How important is what you eat during the eating window? My weight is either the same or up a pound. Yikes!

[@TXDHC]

I love all of these interviews with Mindy! I always learn at least 1 new nugget and I’m 12 years post! ❤

[@livewellbewellsarah]

She's incredible! What was your golden Nugget this time round?

[@TXDHC]

@@livewellbewellsarah add a carb before bed! I’ve been adding yogurt with blueberries and it is helping with my sleep.

[@livewellbewellsarah]

​@@TXDHC amazing that you're already seeing an improvement! Do you use something like the Oura ring to track your sleep quality?

[@TXDHC]

@@livewellbewellsarah no, just how I feel. I’m 64.5 and pretty in tune with my body.

[@livewellbewellsarah]

That's amazing! Thank you for watching my channel.

[@alyonafirth6219]

Dear Doctor Mindy, I love how you educate people. Thank you again! Is it dangerous to fast 24 or 48 hours if I don't want to loos a weight ?

[@valarieannaliza8805]

What a great way to explain women’s hormones! Little characters.

[@livewellbewellsarah]

I loved how she described that! Isn't Dr Mindy just amazing?

[@marthelenada6197]

Dr Mindy Pelz, I have devoured your videos and I’ve read two of your books. I am 55 years old and already more than a year away from my last period. Can I do the 30 day reset as a ‘go to’ every moon cycle to try to produce more of my 3 hormones? Or am I already doomed with it…

[@sharonlynn2308]

What do you do if you had a hysterectomy?

[@ChauanhNguyen-pm1du]

Yessss, I love itttt

[@livewellbewellsarah]

Thank you! Isn't Dr Mindy amazing?! What did you learn from the episode?

[@annagreenfield8808]

I'm 35 and have been on hormone therapy for the last year. I've been using the testosterone cream and cycling progesterone. I want to get off of my hormone medication. Would I just need to follow the fasting process and eventually be able to stop medication? I've talked to my hormone therapist about quitting and obviously they don't approve but I don't see any reason why I can't if I can balance my hormones on my own

[@cos1beauty83]

I have longer cycles around 30-32 days so I ovulate around day 20ish would I still follow my cycle?

[@DAVID.PRINCIPE.DURAN.]

Thats great!! Love fasting and i love watching inteligent women talking about it!! Thank you for sharing! Much love from Perú 🙏🏽

[@livewellbewellsarah]

You're so welcome! Thanks for spending the time watching it.

[@raekushner6585]

Love a person who supports intelligent women! That's strength! Cowards challenge what they fear 💜 I clean 80% of my home with vinegar!!!

[@Ruby-415]

Dr Mindy can you please create a cycle calendar app with the different phases??? Thank you!!

[@livewellbewellsarah]

Thanks for watching - this would be an amazing idea!

[@charlenebornau5939]

Love all you videos . I bought the book and love it. Will almond milk in my Coffee break my fast?

[@livewellbewellsarah]

Very good question - how long are you fasting for currently?

[@charlenebornau5939]

I am a long time faster . I usually like the 13 to 16 hr fasts .

[@livewellbewellsarah]

Yes, amazing! What are the main benefits you notice?

[@paulawilkinson6341]

Should we rest more towards the progesterone time ? I feel I get really tired around the week before menstration I struggle with exercise . Should I add more carbs during this time ?

[@dianetrue2396]

Yes. She says that a lot

[@user-zp1xp1tj6n]

How do you coordinate your fasting if you have an IUD?

[@marthelenada6197]

Moon cycle. She mentioned that in another video as a guest.

[@Okkannashukracharya]

My great grand parents lived in a village with same food same routine same timings. There intolerable of any changes. Lived most comfortably. Saw two centuries.

[@livewellbewellsarah]

That's very interesting... what would they have made of intermittent fasting?

[@freetiffair]

❤

[@evgeniakotsifos7878]

I water fast 15 days when I get the chance and I am off work

[@purity-mj8xy]

..awesome! a fellow die-hard!! once u "GET iT", itz science, it works, there's no going back to the lies we wer fed! new we hav som Truth! ur at extreme end of spectrum, so hunter gathers wer born to survive, not to indulge luxury! admire ur grit. i get too much flack on my long fasts-3-4 full days per week, +my eating window never exceeds 8hrs on food days! it waz tuff at 1st, bt now im a die hard. i hate food coz of 65+ years of lies i was fed. only worry now is to keep my weight up! keep fighting for wt few hav guts to fight, much admiration!!💖

[@diyachawla-ni2ug]

Lover her so we can eat more carbs during ovulation or?

[@michellemildwater1021]

But DR LONGO says the key to longevity is not to skip breakfast

[@livewellbewellsarah]

What have you been doing? 🤔