Episode 255 Amy McGee Over four years living an intermittent fasting lifestyle dealing with some challenges with Peri Menopause .

I'm Amy, and I found IF right as the world was starting to catch on to the fact that COVID-19 was about to hit us: Hitting Asia (1st), then Europe (2nd) and N. American (Next), I felt I had hit an all-time low in energy levels towards the end of 2019. My weight was creeping up, I was anxious, my skin was dry and red, and my joints hurt - it was a hard realization to have. As a successful consultant, my business was going well; my kids were young and busy. The time I would be spending on myself was pretty limited. I knew something needed to give. I had consistently worked out for years but had only limited results. While I had that as a good habit, things like work, travel and everyone else's needs had taken priority, leaving me with a body that wasn't my own.  I had crept up into the 190s (which was aligned with what I had gained pregnant many years before). I knew I had to make changes. I started by shifting small things in my diet (with limited success), and then, by chance at the hair salon, I heard about IF. I had heard about IF before, but it was clear, that I had not 'really listened' (and yes, all in the middle of Covid).   Like many of you, my relationship with diets and eating had been a struggle for a while - with limited results. I knew I needed to try something new. So, in May 2020, I started IF. I read Dr Fung's book (first), then somehow saw some before/after pictures of Graeme Currie on Instagram (as I was doing research)and then joined Gin's FB group (ultimately reading DDD, and FFR) - I am not entirely sure on the full order of events to how I found your story. Frankly, Gareme Curries's pictures and story were so inspiring—it was one of the reasons I decided to join.   I fast every day - I am usually 18:6, but I vary. I have lost 50lbs, and I have been maintaining most of it (but have had some challenges with the introduction to HRT in terms of some gain). My journey and story continue as I adjust to perimenopause. Amy   Our Patreon Supporters Community Please consider joining the Fasting Highway Patreon community. It has been great for all who have joined. It has become an excellent add-on to our Patreon members' IF lifestyle, who enjoy a lot of bonus content to support them in living an IF life. For less than a cup of coffee a month, you can join and support your own health goals. Graeme hosts Zoom meetings twice monthly in the Northern and Southern hemispheres for members to come and get support for their IF lifestyle, which has proven very popular with our Patreon members. You will not find anywhere that provides that kind of support and accountability for just 0.16 cents a day. There are over 100 exclusive pieces of audio content for Patreon members to help you navigate your IF journey and get more accountability and support. Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join. Graeme's best-selling book, The Fasting Highway, about his journey and how he did it, is available in paperback and Kindle at your local Amazon store. It is also available on audio at Applebooks, Kobo, Spotify, and many other audiobook platforms. Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. The opinions expressed herein are those of the host and guest only.