Ep. 7 - Sleep Deprivation Stalls Fat Loss | Extended Fasting & Metabolism | Stress, Cortisol, Blood Pressure, Ghrelin | Eating Window & Free Fasting Plan

Get your FREE BOX OF LMNT hydration support for the perfect electrolyte balance for your fasting lifestyle with your first purchase here! In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy talk about the not so glamorous topic of sleep! They go into the reasons why sleep is so important along the health and weight loss journey, why it's a major player in insulin resistance, and how it can simultaneously increase hunger, cravings, and your fight or flight response. Also, they review five key components of a good night's sleep. Updates on the challenge round out the episode with testimonials from the week, as well as their plans during the 2020 Vision Fasting Challenge.   Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog   If you enjoy the podcast, would you please tap on the stars below and consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to bring you the best original content each week. We also just enjoy reading them!   Sign up for the Fasting for Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com   Follow Fasting for Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife