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EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 23 MIN

Why Your Intermittent Fasting Isn't Working (Live Viewer Questions)

from Fuel Different · host Sarah Williams

Why is your intermittent fasting backfiring? Sarah Williams breaks down the most common mistakes that turn your fasting window into a metabolic disaster. Spoiler: it's probably not what you think. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • The 3 timing mistakes that spike cortisol instead of burning fat • Why eating too little during your window actually slows weight loss • How to tell if your 16:8 schedule is working against your hormones 👤 Perfect for: anyone doing intermittent fasting who's hit a plateau or feeling worse instead of better 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Sarah Williams reveals why most people's fasting fails [01:30] The cortisol connection nobody talks about [04:00] Eating window mistakes that kill your progress [07:00] Signs your fasting schedule is wrong for your body [10:00] How to fix your approach starting tomorrow This episode tackles the real reasons your intermittent fasting isn't delivering results. Sarah breaks down the science behind why timing your eating window wrong can actually increase fat storage, mess with your sleep, and leave you feeling hangry instead of energized. You'll discover why the popular 16:8 method might be too aggressive for your current stress levels, and how to adjust your approach based on what your body is actually telling you. Sarah also covers the biggest nutrition mistakes people make during their eating windows that completely undo the metabolic benefits of fasting. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow Fuel Different on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: intermittent fasting, weight loss, metabolism, cortisol, nutrition ------- Keywords: hormone health, dr berg, nutrition facts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is your intermittent fasting backfiring? Sarah Williams breaks down the most common mistakes that turn your fasting window into a metabolic disaster. Spoiler: it's probably not what you think. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • The 3 timing mistakes that spike cortisol instead of burning fat • Why eating too little during your window actually slows weight loss • How to tell if your 16:8 schedule is working against your hormones 👤 Perfect for: anyone doing intermittent fasting who's hit a plateau or feeling worse instead of better 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Sarah Williams reveals why most people's fasting fails [01:30] The cortisol connection nobody talks about [04:00] Eating window mistakes that kill your progress [07:00] Signs your fasting schedule is wrong for your body [10:00] How to fix your approach starting tomorrow This episode tackles the real reasons your intermittent fasting isn't delivering results. Sarah breaks down the science behind why timing your eating window wrong can actually increase fat storage, mess with your sleep, and leave you feeling hangry instead of energized. You'll discover why the popular 16:8 method might be too aggressive for your current stress levels, and how to adjust your approach based on what your body is actually telling you. Sarah also covers the biggest nutrition mistakes people make during their eating windows that completely undo the metabolic benefits of fasting. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow Fuel Different on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: intermittent fasting, weight loss, metabolism, cortisol, nutrition ------- Keywords: hormone health, dr berg, nutrition facts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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