Name: Why Fasting Worked When Every Diet Failed Us
Uploaded: 2026-09-01T11:14:56.208Z
Duration: 41 min 39 s
Description: They lost nearly 50 pounds combined. Their biggest change was not another diet, but changing when and how often they ate.

They lost nearly 50 pounds combined. Their biggest change was not another diet, but changing when and how often they ate.

Paul and Shara share the fasting routine they say changed their weight, energy, cravings, and relationship with food.

In this episode, we break down:

Their personal intermittent fasting journey and nearly 50 pounds of combined weight loss
How glucose, insulin spikes and insulin resistance factor into their approach
Why they moved from frequent meals toward an 18:6 intermittent fasting schedule
Visceral belly fat, fatty liver concerns and the health changes that motivated them
Their morning routine with coffee, ghee, MCT oil, collagen and creatine
Processed foods, carbohydrates and why they now prioritize cleaner whole foods
Ketones, fat burning and their discussion around cellular repair during fasting
How fasting affected their hunger, energy levels, brain fog and daily routine
Why exercise still matters and why they shifted toward shorter resistance workouts
The importance of medical supervision, especially for people with diabetes or other health conditions