Episode 12, Cheryl Land - From Dieting to Freedom

In this episode of The Pause and Fast Podcast, Erika Barnhart sits down with Cheryl Land, RN, to explore how intermittent fasting transformed her health, mindset, and relationship with food.After years of being health-conscious but struggling with weight management following pregnancy, Cheryl began her intermittent fasting journey on May 13, 2021. What started as a simple shift in eating windows became a powerful lifestyle change. Over the past three years, she has maintained her weight within a four-pound range — something she had never experienced before.Cheryl shares the early challenges of fasting, the mindset shifts that made it sustainable, and the unexpected health benefits she discovered along the way — including improved energy, better sleep, smoother skin, and freedom from food obsession.This conversation goes beyond weight loss. It highlights the flexibility, freedom, and empowerment that can come from consistent fasting protocols and supportive community.In this episode, we discuss:• How Cheryl transitioned from dieting to intermittent fasting• Adjusting eating windows and maintaining weight long term• The role of mindset in sustainable health• Lifestyle changes that support success• Practical fasting tips for beginners• Health benefits beyond the scaleWhether you’re new to intermittent fasting or looking to strengthen your fasting journey, this episode offers encouragement, realistic insight, and practical guidance.If this episode resonates with you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may benefit from a fresh approach to health and wellness.Also available to watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/X1xGESduZ-I