As we head towards the end of the Data-Driven Fasting 30-Day Challenge, many people ask about what’s next and what they can do to dial in WHAT they eat (rather than just WHEN). We’re big believers in keeping things as simple as possible to allow you to master one new skill at a time. If …
As you progress through your Data-Driven Fasting journey, you will start to notice how different things other than food influence your blood sugars. A deeper understanding of these various factors will help you to better interpret the number you see on your meter. 9.1 Many Things Affect Your Blood Sugars As noted by Dr Jason …
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This section of the Data-Driven Fasting FAQs answers questions that arise in the challenges as people troubleshoot their journeys towards optimal weight and metabolic health. 8.1 Does Insulin Resistance Make It Harder for Me to Lose Weight? There is a common misconception that being insulin resistant or having Type2 Diabetes makes it harder to lose …
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Your body is a fascinating and complex organism that adapts to the stresses of any new environment to keep you alive. By exposing yourself to bursts of stress like Data-Driven Fasting, your body can adapt to thrive. When you start out with DDF, all you need to do is follow the process without overthinking it. …
The ultimate goal Data-Driven Fasting is to guide you to understand your true hunger signals and get to know Lizzy. Not only will you learn to tame it by giving it what it wants when it needs it, but you will also learn to listen to it and trust your appetite signals and respond …
Data-Driven Fasting initially helps you solve the WHEN to eat side of the nutrition equation. You can make a lot of progress just by waiting until your blood glucose gives you the go-ahead to refuel. But eventually, WHAT you eat will become the limiting factor on your health quest. Understanding how your food affects your …
This section of the Data-Driven Fasting FAQs explains how your body uses the food you eat and how your glucose and fat fuel tanks interact. 4.1 When Should I Test My Blood Glucose After Eating? In the first week or so of the Data-Driven Fasting Challenge, it can be helpful to check if you’re …
This section of Data-Driven Fasting FAQs addresses the most common questions we see when people start tracking their blood sugars in pursuit of weight loss, reduction in body fat, diabetes reversal or improved body composition. 3.1 Are My Blood Glucose Levels Before or After I Eat More Important? Most people focus on limiting the rise …
What do you need to do before the DDF Challenge? This section of the FAQ addresses all your questions. 2.1 When Is the Next DDF Challenge? We run seven 30-Day Data-Driven Fasting Challenges per year in our Optimising Nutrition Community. The dates for the upcoming challenges are listed below. Click here to join the …
Since we started the Data-Driven Fasting Facebook Group in May 2020 and throughout the Data-Driven Fasting 30-Day Challenges, we have received a LOT of questions from people trying to make sense of their blood glucose. As people hesitantly began learning the hows and whys of using their blood glucose to guide when and what to …