Episode 70: Feasting & Fasting - Why Your Body Needs Both

In this episode of the Lifestyle School Podcast, Hope Plack breaks down the relationship between feasting, fasting, insulin, and body fat — and why modern eating patterns may be keeping so many people metabolically stuck. You’ll learn: Why constant eating keeps insulin elevated How insulin impacts fat storage and fat burning Why many people struggle with metabolic flexibility The difference between feasting and overeating How fasting allows the body to access stored energy What happens physiologically during a fast The benefits of time restricted eating, intermittent fasting, and therapeutic fasting Common myths about fasting and metabolism Simple ways to begin fasting safely and sustainably This episode is designed to help you better understand how your body was designed to use both incoming food and stored energy — and how restoring that balance can improve energy, appetite regulation, and metabolic health. If you enjoyed this episode: Subscribe to the Lifestyle School Podcast Leave a review Share this episode with a friend Follow @hopeplackcoaching for more education and support Learn more about Lifestyle School for Weight-Loss and coaching through Hope Plack Coaching, LLC.