In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Karishma Irani from Redmond, WA.

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Karishma shares her journey with intermittent fasting, starting from her initial discovery of fasting in 2018. Karishma discusses the transition from dirty fasting to clean fasting, the challenges she faced along the way, and the significant health benefits she experienced, including weight loss and improved well-being. She emphasizes the importance of consistency, the influence of family, and the concept of eating like a grown-up. Karishma also shares her advice for beginners and highlights the non-scale victories that come with fasting.

Takeaways:

• When she transitioned to clean fasting, her fasts became easier.

• Consistency in fasting led to significant weight loss and health improvements.

• Non-scale victories, such as increased confidence and reduced inflammation, are crucial.

• Encouraging family members to adopt fasting can lead to positive health changes.

• Eating like a grown-up means making intuitive food choices that support health.

• It's important to focus on health benefits, not just weight loss.

• Fasting can help manage cravings and improve overall well-being.

• Sharing experiences in the community can motivate others to try fasting.

• It's essential to be patient and persistent in the fasting journey.

At the end of the episode, Karishma encourages listeners to begin intermittent fasting for the health benefits, and don’t let others discourage you along the way.

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Episode 502: Karishma Irani