The Anti-Aging Benefits of Intermittent Fasting — Cynthia Thurlow

Key Takeaways: Cynthia shares how she got started in the medical field and became passionate about intermittent fasting. For the first time, Cynthia started feeling better and younger and had more energy, when she started doing intermittent fasting. Cynthia shares the response she received at TEDx and how that opportunity came about. People are tired of gimmicks. They just want something to work. Women in the age ranges of 35-45 are a forgotten demographic. So many myths are out there when it comes to women and their health. People say that you can't intermittent fast when you're at child-bearing age, and will also say older women can't do it either. Cynthia gives a general 101 guide to intermittent fasting. For many, intermittent fasting is not as overwhelming as you might think! It's actually very easily achievable. Why does intermittent fasting work so well? If you drink anything sweet when you're fasting, you've broken your fast. A week before your period, you want to shorten your fasting window. This is because we're more insulin sensitive during that time. If you're not sleeping, do not add intermittent fasting until you get this under control! Important! Balance is so important for our bodies. This is not a one-sized approach. People should not be fearful to at least try this. How long should you be fasting for? What does a 24-hour fast look like? Weight gain doesn't have to be just a "normal part" of aging. It's not! Sometimes a little bit of discomfort is not a bad thing. When our bodies get too comfortable, we are not at our optimal. Your body doesn't have to fall apart at 45.   Episode Summary: Cynthia helps women get more out of life through intermittent fasting. She has seen her clients completely change; not only do they lose those difficult pounds, but they end up having more energy, and way more life! In this episode, Cynthia shares why intermittent fasting is such a primal and critical part of our wellbeing, and how you can get started.   Guest Bio: Cynthia Thurlow is a globally recognized expert in nutrition & intermittent fasting, highly sought after speaker, CEO and founder of Everyday Wellness Project. She's been a nurse practitioner for 20+ years, is a 2X TEDx speaker: her 2nd talk on intermittent fasting has been viewed over seven million times. She has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, and in Medium and Entrepreneur.   Cynthia was recently listed in Yahoo Finance as one of the "21 Founders Changing the Way We do Business." She's also the host of Everyday Wellness podcast, which was listed as "20 Podcasts That Will Help You Grow in 2020"  by Entrepreneur magazine, and in Business Insider "21 Podcasts To Expand Your Mind in 2021."   Resources for a Younger Lifestyle: Dr. Robyn Benson's Free Youthful Aging eGuide FREE GIFT: Robynbenson.com/gift/ Connect with Cynthia: Cynthiathurlow.com & Cynthia's free gift: Cynthiathurlow.com/thankyou Join Cynthia's Facebook Group   Quotes:   "You start looking at the research and you recognize that generally the people who live the longest and live active, vibrant lives, are the people who eat less often."   "I believe that TEDx Talk has encouraged more people to take back their health and to really be more aware of how they're choosing to fuel their body."   "This is the most effective way to grow younger by 10 to 20 years. That's a huge statement with science to back it!"   "People are often surprised by how good they feel. Your brain is so awake and alert. You're just mentally clear."