63:: The science behind fasting as women (& why it is different than men!)

Wellness girl chat with us as we chat about the science behind fasting as women! We pull from the research regarding why women handle fasting differently than men and why fasting may not do what you think it is doing. Listen in to this episode, especially if you want to learn how fasting impacts your body composition, fatigue, energy levels, muscle building, hormonal balance, and much more!

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49:: Female-Specific Fueling, Training & Performance:: https://wellness-big-sis-the-pod.captivate.fm/episode/49-female-specific-fueling-training-performance-with-dr-katie-hirsch-fasting-creatine-the-menstrual-cycle-more 

50:: break it down for the baddies:: Dr. Katie Hirsch::

https://wellness-big-sis-the-pod.captivate.fm/episode/50-break-it-down-for-the-baddies-female-specific-nutrition-training-performance-with-dr-katie-hirsch/ 

51:: Mel Sulaver talks nutrition in our 20s and 30s

https://wellness-big-sis-the-pod.captivate.fm/episode/51-mel-sulaver-rd-sports-nutritionist-talks-nutrition-in-our-20s-30s-as-women-part-i/ 

52:: Break it down for the baddies:: Mel Sulaver

https://wellness-big-sis-the-pod.captivate.fm/episode/52-break-it-down-for-the-baddies-mel-sulaver-rd-chats-nutrition-in-our-20s-30s/ 

Cortisol Series::

Part I:: (get to know cortisol)

https://wellness-big-sis-the-pod.captivate.fm/episode/31-all-about-cortisol-lets-get-to-know-the-misunderstood-mean-girl-hormone 

Part II:: (tips & tricks to balance your cortisol)

https://wellness-big-sis-the-pod.captivate.fm/episode/32-tips-tricks-for-how-to-balance-your-cortisol 

Part III:: (from chaos to calm)

https://wellness-big-sis-the-pod.captivate.fm/episode/33-from-chaos-to-calm-3-ways-to-handle-high-stress-situations 

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00:00- 00:17 Intro  

00:18- 01:57 Introduction to Fasting for Women  

01:58- 06:34 The Science Behind Fasting and Hormonal Balance  

06:35- 09:48 Metabolic Differences Between Men and Women  

09:49- 11:08 Fasting and Cortisol Levels  

11:09- 12:21 Recent Research and Intuitive Fasting (Part 1)  

12:22- 13:13 Thorne Supplements  

13:14- 15:42 Recent Research and Intuitive Fasting (Part 2)  

15:43- 18:11 Practical Tips for Women Who Fast  

18:12- 20:30 Conclusion and Personal Reflections

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