In Episode 25 of The Naru FastCast, Dave delves into the essential ingredient for sustainable weight management, health and longevity: consistency. Join Dave as he explores the power of consistency in adopting a healthy lifestyle, debunking common diet myths, and discovering the key principles behind maintaining long-term success. From practical tips to inspiring anecdotes, this episode will empower you to harness the transformative potential of consistency on your journey towards optimal health and wellness.

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In this episode, Dave takes you on a journey of unexpected diagnosis and transformation, emphasising the profound impact of our environment on health and lifestyle changes. The story begins with an individual facing an unforeseen health condition, leading to a dramatic shift towards better health practices and personal evolution. Through discussions on the importance of regular health checks and the challenge of overcoming addiction, we highlight how external circumstances and personal choices intertwine to shape our paths towards wellness. The narrative further explores the concept of 'analysis paralysis' and the struggle to initiate changes, underscoring the significant role of diet in managing weight and the intricacies of reversing unhealthy behaviours to engineer a healthier life.

Diving deeper, the podcast touches on the dynamics of motivation, passion, and determination, and how these feelings are influenced by our surroundings and goals. We dissect the balance between work satisfaction and its impact on our overall well-being, suggesting that sometimes a radical shift in career or lifestyle is essential for happiness. The discussion also ventures into the psychology of embracing change, overcoming initial fears, and the importance of consistency in fostering long-term health benefits. By drawing parallels between overcoming addiction and improving general health, we conclude with insights on the importance of self-monitoring, debunking myths about artificial sweeteners, and highlighting the benefits of hydration and energy balance in achieving personal health goals.

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In this podcast, Dave explores the differences in fasting experiences between men and women, shedding light on the unique challenges women face due to hormonal fluctuations throughout their menstrual cycle. Drawing from Dr. Mindy Peltz’s book "Fast Like A Girl," the Dave discusses how factors like energy levels, cognition, and focus vary for women during different phases of their cycle compared to men. Dave emphasises the importance of understanding these differences to be better husbands, brothers and allies to women.

The podcast highlights key points such as:

• Women's hormonal changes impact energy levels, cognition, and creativity throughout their cycle, which should be considered in workplace dynamics and healthcare advice.
• Certain women, such as those with eating disorders or who are pregnant or breastfeeding, should avoid fasting.
• The menstrual cycle breakdown is explained, including optimal fasting times and dietary considerations for each phase.
• The role of testosterone production differs between men and women, with stress affecting testosterone levels more significantly in women.
• Strategies for maintaining hormonal balance, hydration, and dietary choices throughout the menstrual cycle are discussed.
• The impact of cortisol and insulin on hormonal harmony is explored, emphasising the role of blood sugar regulation in overall health.

There is such a complex interplay of hormones and lifestyle factors for women when fasting so helping women to understand this may help them to fast optimally.

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