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by Dr. Scott Watier & Tommy Welling
Fasting For Life is for people who want to regain control of their health through Intermittent fasting, OMAD, alternate day fasting, and extended fasting to simplify their day-to-day life. With the ever-changing landscape of fad diets, keto diets, low carb, weight loss plans, and nutritional coaching, there is a vast amount of information available. Incidentally, the statistics show that our current healthcare model is failing and we are seeing more preventable diseases than ever before. Through their struggles and success, co-creators Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling are now impassioned to bring you distilled bits of actionable information that can lead to long-term fat loss, disease reversal, and transformation. Fasting is tried and true. From intermittent fasting to extended fasting, come join us on this journey!
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In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling challenge the idea that the number on the scale is the best measure of metabolic progress, revealing why fasting is less about making the scale move and more about why it's moving. They break down the critical difference between being metabolically healthy at a higher weight versus metabolically at-risk at a normal weight, and why BMI alone misses the full picture. The hosts walk through five key markers to track alongside fasting — waist circumference, fasting glucose and insulin, triglyceride-to-HDL ratio, blood pressure, and visceral fat indicators — and explain how each one reflects real metabolic healing that the scale simply can't show. Listeners will come away understanding why consistency with fasting windows and simplified, protein-forward food choices accelerates cellular healing far more than chasing a daily weigh-in number. As a challenge this week, Dr. Scott and Tommy encourage listeners to measure their waist-to-height ratio, pull their most recent labs, and set one new scoreboard metric to track their true metabolic progress. Take the NEW FASTING PERSONA QUIZ! - The Key to Unlocking Sustainable Weight Loss With Fasting! Resources and Downloads: SIGN UP FOR THE DROP OF THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BLOOD SUGAR CONTROL GRAB THE OPTIMAL RANGES FOR LAB WORK HERE! - NEW RESOURCE! FREE RESOURCE - DOWNLOAD THE NEW BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FAT LOSS! SLEEP GUIDE DIRECT DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD THE FASTING TRANSFORMATION JOURNAL HERE! Partner Links: Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! Get 25% off a Keto-Mojo blood glucose and ketone monitor (discount shown at checkout)! Click here! Our Community: Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of like-minded, new, and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply! If you enjoy the podcast, please tap the stars below and consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it helps bring you the best original content each week. We also enjoy reading them! Article Links: https://www.levels.com/blog/what-can-weight-tell-you-about-your-metabolic-health
***JOIN THE NEXT MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS June 10th, 2026!*** We’ll GUIDE you on how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use ‘fast cycling’ to achieve uncommon results! REGISTER HERE! Click the link for DATES, DETAILS, and FAQs! In this episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling dive deep into what they call the insulin matrix — the idea that chronic disease, weight loss resistance, and metabolic dysfunction are fundamentally insulin problems that develop quietly for years before showing up in labs or on the scale. Inspired by a conversation between Dr. Rhonda Patrick and Dr. Ben Bikman, the hosts explain why fasting is uniquely powerful not just for losing weight, but for changing how and where the body stores and releases energy at a cellular level — shrinking overfilled fat cells rather than simply creating a calorie deficit. They break down why a consistently high-insulin environment, even with good food choices, can keep the body locked in fat-storage mode and why stacking more daily "insulin-off hours" through foundational fasting is the most direct lever for restoring metabolic flexibility. The hosts also walk through the key lifestyle multipliers that either amplify or undermine the fasting effect — sleep, movement, food quality, and stress management — and why matching your fasting intensity to your current life load produces better long-term results than white-knuckling aggressive extended fasts. Listeners leave with a clear, trackable one-week action plan focused on morning energy, cravings, and fasting comfort as early signs that the insulin matrix is finally shifting in their favor. Take the NEW FASTING PERSONA QUIZ! - The Key to Unlocking Sustainable Weight Loss With Fasting! Resources and Downloads: SIGN UP FOR THE DROP OF THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BLOOD SUGAR CONTROL GRAB THE OPTIMAL RANGES FOR LAB WORK HERE! - NEW RESOURCE! FREE RESOURCE - DOWNLOAD THE NEW BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FAT LOSS! SLEEP GUIDE DIRECT DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD THE FASTING TRANSFORMATION JOURNAL HERE! Partner Links: Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! Get 25% off a Keto-Mojo blood glucose and ketone monitor (discount shown at checkout)! Click here! Our Community: Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of like-minded, new, and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply! If you enjoy the podcast, please tap the stars below and consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it helps bring you the best original content each week. We also enjoy reading them!
***JOIN THE NEXT MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS June 10th, 2026!*** We’ll GUIDE you on how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use ‘fast cycling’ to achieve uncommon results! REGISTER HERE! Click the link for DATES, DETAILS, and FAQs! In this timely and motivating episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling tackle one of the most common fasting lifestyle challenges — how to stay consistent through summer without falling into the all-or-nothing trap that quietly undoes months of hard-earned progress. Using the simple but powerful "keepy uppy" analogy, they reframe the goal from perfect execution to simply never letting your fasting habits go to zero, making consistency feel achievable even during the busiest, most unpredictable weeks of the year. The hosts walk through five practical categories — fasting windows, food choices, hydration, movement, and mindset — offering concrete summer-specific strategies like anchoring just one end of your eating window, using travel days to extend rather than abandon your fast, and letting the event be your meal at barbecues and pool parties. They also share a key mindset shift for navigating social situations with food, emphasizing the value of choosing one indulgence on purpose rather than grazing mindlessly and regretting it later. The episode closes with an encouraging challenge: pick two or three of today's strategies, apply them now before the summer slips away, and you'll look back in September knowing you stayed in the game the whole time rather than starting over again from scratch. Take the NEW FASTING PERSONA QUIZ! - The Key to Unlocking Sustainable Weight Loss With Fasting! Resources and Downloads: SIGN UP FOR THE DROP OF THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BLOOD SUGAR CONTROL GRAB THE OPTIMAL RANGES FOR LAB WORK HERE! - NEW RESOURCE! FREE RESOURCE - DOWNLOAD THE NEW BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FAT LOSS! SLEEP GUIDE DIRECT DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD THE FASTING TRANSFORMATION JOURNAL HERE! Partner Links: Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! Get 25% off a Keto-Mojo blood glucose and ketone monitor (discount shown at checkout)! Click here! Our Community: Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of like-minded, new, and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply! If you enjoy the podcast, please tap the stars below and consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it helps bring you the best original content each week. We also enjoy reading them!
***JOIN THE NEXT MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS June 10th, 2026!*** We’ll GUIDE you on how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use ‘fast cycling’ to achieve uncommon results! REGISTER HERE! Click the link for DATES, DETAILS, and FAQs! In this listener Q&A episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling tackle five real questions from the fasting community, delivering honest, practical answers that cut through the confusion and help listeners troubleshoot their fasting journey with confidence. They address acid reflux during fasting — explaining why it happens in the early stages and what simple dietary and timing adjustments can calm it down — and give a realistic, honest answer to the common question of how long it actually takes to see results with a consistent 16 to 20 hour fasting window. The hosts also break down the protein shake debate, explaining how to think about workout nutrition within a fasting lifestyle and why adjusting the eating window timing may be a smarter solution than breaking the fast early. A listener dealing with frequent bathroom trips learns why this is a normal and even positive early sign of metabolic adaptation, and how proper mineral-based hydration makes all the difference. The episode wraps with an in-depth response to a listener navigating a weight loss plateau after rapid progress — covering the body's natural hormonal adaptation process, the risks of extended fasting without proper refeed planning, and why shifting to an earlier eating window and prioritizing protein are the keys to getting momentum back. Take the NEW FASTING PERSONA QUIZ! - The Key to Unlocking Sustainable Weight Loss With Fasting! Resources and Downloads: SIGN UP FOR THE DROP OF THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BLOOD SUGAR CONTROL GRAB THE OPTIMAL RANGES FOR LAB WORK HERE! - NEW RESOURCE! FREE RESOURCE - DOWNLOAD THE NEW BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FAT LOSS! SLEEP GUIDE DIRECT DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD THE FASTING TRANSFORMATION JOURNAL HERE! Partner Links: Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! Get 25% off a Keto-Mojo blood glucose and ketone monitor (discount shown at checkout)! Click here! Our Community: Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of like-minded, new, and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply! If you enjoy the podcast, please tap the stars below and consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it helps bring you the best original content each week. We also enjoy reading them! Article Links: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11154-026-10018-9
***JOIN THE NEXT MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS June 10th, 2026!*** We’ll GUIDE you on how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use ‘fast cycling’ to achieve uncommon results! REGISTER HERE! Click the link for DATES, DETAILS, and FAQs! In this research-backed episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling break down a gold-standard meta-analysis comparing the most popular intermittent fasting protocols head-to-head — time-restricted eating, alternate day fasting, and the 5:2 method — against traditional calorie restriction to see which approach actually moves the needle on blood sugar and insulin resistance. The hosts cut through the complexity to deliver a clear takeaway: time-restricted eating consistently wins for improving fasting glucose and A1C, while alternate day fasting is the most powerful tool for directly lowering insulin resistance and fasting insulin levels — the upstream markers that determine whether your body is stuck in fat-storing mode or freed up to burn. They also tackle the real-world gaps the research can't capture — the simplicity, food noise reduction, and decision fatigue relief that make fasting dramatically easier to sustain long-term compared to the slow grind of calorie counting. Listeners will come away knowing exactly how to match the right fasting tool to their current situation, whether the goal is better lab numbers, breaking through stubborn weight loss resistance, or building a flexible lifestyle that doesn't require restarting every Monday. The episode closes with a straightforward reminder that consistency in a foundational fasting window will always outperform an aggressive protocol done halfway — and that fasting wins not by being perfect on paper, but by being livable in real life. Take the NEW FASTING PERSONA QUIZ! - The Key to Unlocking Sustainable Weight Loss With Fasting! Resources and Downloads: SIGN UP FOR THE DROP OF THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BLOOD SUGAR CONTROL GRAB THE OPTIMAL RANGES FOR LAB WORK HERE! - NEW RESOURCE! FREE RESOURCE - DOWNLOAD THE NEW BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FAT LOSS! SLEEP GUIDE DIRECT DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD THE FASTING TRANSFORMATION JOURNAL HERE! Partner Links: Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! Get 25% off a Keto-Mojo blood glucose and ketone monitor (discount shown at checkout)! Click here! Our Community: Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of like-minded, new, and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply! If you enjoy the podcast, please tap the stars below and consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it helps bring you the best original content each week. We also enjoy reading them!
In this deep-dive follow-up episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling flip the metabolic conversation from insulin resistance to insulin sensitivity — explaining what it actually means for your cells to respond efficiently to insulin and why improving that response is the real key to lasting fat loss, stable energy, and long-term health. The hosts break down the four main drivers that quietly erode insulin sensitivity over time — excess visceral fat, poor food choices, chronic stress and sleep deprivation, and sedentary living — and why understanding each one helps listeners stop blaming willpower and start pulling the right levers. They walk through a practical framework for rebuilding insulin sensitivity, covering movement, a protein-forward low-carb nutrition approach, healthy fats and fiber, stress management, and sleep protection — with fasting anchoring the entire strategy as the single most powerful tool for giving the body a break from constant glucose and insulin demands. Listeners will come away with a clear understanding of why early eating windows consistently outperform late-night dinner schedules, and how the compounding effect of small daily choices either accelerates or undermines metabolic flexibility over time. The episode closes with a direct challenge: identify your personal weakest metabolic link from today's conversation and take one concrete action on it today — not tomorrow — because that next right decision is always just one choice away. Take the NEW FASTING PERSONA QUIZ! - The Key to Unlocking Sustainable Weight Loss With Fasting! Resources and Downloads: SIGN UP FOR THE DROP OF THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BLOOD SUGAR CONTROL GRAB THE OPTIMAL RANGES FOR LAB WORK HERE! - NEW RESOURCE! FREE RESOURCE - DOWNLOAD THE NEW BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FAT LOSS! SLEEP GUIDE DIRECT DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD THE FASTING TRANSFORMATION JOURNAL HERE! Partner Links: Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! Get 25% off a Keto-Mojo blood glucose and ketone monitor (discount shown at checkout)! Click here! Our Community: Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of like-minded, new, and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply! If you enjoy the podcast, please tap the stars below and consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it helps bring you the best original content each week. We also enjoy reading them! Article Links: https://www.levels.com/blog/how-to-improve-insulin-sensitivity?__s=72dghf497nkahcwgdg5y
In this foundational episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling tackle the metabolic basics that most fasting resources skip — explaining why fasting alone isn't always enough and what's really happening beneath the surface when weight loss stalls or energy stays low. They break down metabolic health in plain English, unpacking the relationship between blood sugar, insulin resistance, and the chronic lifestyle conditions that develop silently for years before showing up in labs or on the scale. The hosts make a compelling case for why fasting is the most powerful single lever for restoring metabolic flexibility — not just because it creates a calorie deficit, but because it fundamentally reduces the number of glucose and insulin spikes the body has to manage each day. Listeners will gain a clear understanding of what optimal metabolic markers actually look like versus standard lab ranges, and why getting ahead of dysfunction early is far more effective than waiting for a diagnosis. The episode closes with a practical three-step action plan for the next seven days — clean up your fasting window with protein-first meals, move after your biggest meal, and protect your metabolic night shift by stopping food at least three hours before bed — giving every listener a concrete place to start regardless of where they are on their fasting journey. Take the NEW FASTING PERSONA QUIZ! - The Key to Unlocking Sustainable Weight Loss With Fasting! Resources and Downloads: SIGN UP FOR THE DROP OF THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BLOOD SUGAR CONTROL GRAB THE OPTIMAL RANGES FOR LAB WORK HERE! - NEW RESOURCE! FREE RESOURCE - DOWNLOAD THE NEW BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FAT LOSS! SLEEP GUIDE DIRECT DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD THE FASTING TRANSFORMATION JOURNAL HERE! Partner Links: Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! Get 25% off a Keto-Mojo blood glucose and ketone monitor (discount shown at checkout)! Click here! Our Community: Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of like-minded, new, and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply! If you enjoy the podcast, please tap the stars below and consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it helps bring you the best original content each week. We also enjoy reading them! Article Links: https://www.levels.com/blog/metabolic-basics?__s=72dghf497nkahcwgdg5y
In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling dive into a clinical review on dietary restraint to unpack why so many weight loss efforts fail long-term — and how adopting a true fasting lifestyle addresses the root causes that dieting alone never can. They break down the three core drivers of weight regain — biological adaptation, environmental food pressures, and psychological habit patterns — and explain why understanding each one is just as important as the fasting plan itself. The hosts tackle the frustrating reality of weight loss plateaus head-on, reframing them as predictable "settling points" rather than failures, and offer a mindset shift that helps listeners stay consistent when the scale stops moving. Listeners will walk away with a clearer picture of how fasting uniquely addresses all three drivers at once — regulating insulin and hunger hormones, simplifying food decisions, and reinforcing the identity shift from chronic dieter to confident faster. The episode closes with a powerful three-path framework and a simple challenge: choose one sustainable behavior or mindset shift this week and begin building the fasting lifestyle that finally gets you into the 5% who keep the weight off for good. Take the NEW FASTING PERSONA QUIZ! - The Key to Unlocking Sustainable Weight Loss With Fasting! Resources and Downloads: SIGN UP FOR THE DROP OF THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BLOOD SUGAR CONTROL GRAB THE OPTIMAL RANGES FOR LAB WORK HERE! - NEW RESOURCE! FREE RESOURCE - DOWNLOAD THE NEW BLUEPRINT TO FASTING FOR FAT LOSS! SLEEP GUIDE DIRECT DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD THE FASTING TRANSFORMATION JOURNAL HERE! Partner Links: Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! Get 25% off a Keto-Mojo blood glucose and ketone monitor (discount shown at checkout)! Click here! Our Community: Let’s continue the conversation. Click the link below to JOIN the Fasting For Life Community, a group of like-minded, new, and experienced fasters! The first two rules of fasting need not apply! If you enjoy the podcast, please tap the stars below and consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it helps bring you the best original content each week. We also enjoy reading them! Article Links: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cob.12134
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Fasting For Life is for people who want to regain control of their health through Intermittent fasting, OMAD, alternate day fasting, and extended fasting to simplify their day-to-day life. With the ever-changing landscape of fad diets, keto diets, low carb, weight loss plans, and nutritional coaching, there is a vast amount of information available. Incidentally, the statistics show that our current healthcare model is failing and we are seeing more preventable diseases than ever before. Through their struggles and success, co-creators Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling are now impassioned to bring you distilled bits of actionable information that can lead to long-term fat loss, disease reversal, and transformation. Fasting is tried and true. From intermittent fasting to extended fasting, come join us on this journey!
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