7. Losing Weight as Women, During Pregnancy, Postpartum and Over 40 with Cynthia Ray

#1 Best selling author joins us today to speak about her new book The Fastest Way to Fat Loss After 40, a guide to mind, body and spiritual transformation. We touch on how we can use this valuable insight during hormonal changes in adolescence, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum to stay alive in our body’s healthiest potential.  As a registered dietitian and fitness specialist, Cynthia is 20 years into recovery from her own food and body relationship struggles. She has since taught women how to heal their relationship with food and bondage to sugar and discover their capacity to burn excess fat and rise above conventional norms of age-related weight gain and decline in health. Cynthia graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, with a bachelor's degree in nutritional science. Following the completion of her bachelors degree she continued to receive her masters in Public Health, Health Education at California State University, Northridge where she also completed her dietetic internship within the college of Family and Consumer Sciences. She is also certified through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as a Health Fitness Specialist and Nutrition and Fitness Specialist. Cynthia is also an AFAA certified group fitness instructor and personal trainer.Together, we explore Cynthia's new book, 'The Faster Way to Fat Loss After 40,' which provides insights into effective weight loss, hormone balance, and healthy living. Diving into the importance of mental, physical, and spiritual health, fasting, detoxification, and how to optimize these aspects for better overall well-being, this episode provides practical tips for listeners on achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.02:43 Masterclass and Connecting with Cynthia Ray04:06 Introducing Cynthia Ray and Her New Book07:00 Cynthia's Background and Struggles25:03 The Importance of Visualization and Mindfulness35:35 Difference between Cleansing, Detoxing, and Fasting37:11 Understanding Fasting and Its Benefits37:36 Cleansing and Detoxing During Pregnancy40:46 The Role of Oxytocin and Cortisol43:50 Hormonal Hierarchy and Body Fat Loss47:34 The Importance of Insulin and Blood Sugar50:26 Fasting and Metabolic Flexibility52:50 Hunger and Fasting Guidelines54:54 Building Healthy Habits During Pregnancy57:54 Fasting According to Your Menstrual Cycle01:01:00 Final Thoughts and Advice01:04:45 Conclusion and Upcoming TopicsMore from Cynthia Ray:Grab her book: The Faster Way to Fat Loss After 40Visit her Website CynthiaRay.comFollow her on Instagram @cynthia_ray01More from My Friend's a Nurse:Join us for the Next Childbirth Crash Course This September 18th-20th!Join us for the next Birth Plan Workshop!Join the newsletter for behind the scenes and episode insights you don't want to miss!Visit MyFriendsaNurse.comGrab this FREE Hospital Bag ChecklistEmail Colette directly for coaching availability and membership [email protected] you are interested in partnering or being a guest on The Birth Link Podcast please email [email protected] Connected:InstagramTikTokFaceBook