By Shoshana Grinstein
Height—150cm 5ft—Weight at start 88 kilos *size 46. Current weight around 70 kilos *size 36!! Growing up in Montreal, Canada- very active, healthy childhood. Age 11/12- first encounter with weight on the scale, dietitian. Instead of becoming more confident, it made me more self-conscious. I was hard on myself and judgemental. Periods of over-eating Periods of under-eating Un-healthy relationship with my body and food Moved to Israel, gained weight- lost weight- got married- pregnancies. Heavier and heavier between each pregnancy- about 20 kilos overweight Depression- finally leading to real healing Therapy: learning to accept myself, to be kind to myself. Pregnancy #4- healing but corona !! stuck at home. Crazy. Weight Gain and inactivity. While pregnant, parenting coach. So during covid, began listening to podcasts about Parenting. Became vegan and listened to Podcasts about healthy eating, which led to podcasts about mental health. I began to treat myself better, talk to me more kindly, try to motivate me positively, and just get happier. As much as I was learning to love myself the way I was, I couldn't ignore how big I had gotten; a few things triggered my fasting start. My son had said to me: Mom, I’ve never seen you run! A picture from the summer. And ads constantly popping up on my instagram about it! I finally said- what the hell, let’s try. I have nothing to lose… except the weight. I challenged myself; it was 9:00 pm- I could not eat until recess at 10:00. I did it! Stopped eating at 8 pm and went the next day to 10:00… then noon… then I wouldn’t eat until I got home from work. OMAD…. Pilates in July (6 months in), and here we are! Within a week, I realized I needed to know more- started listening to Gin Stephens, and bought and read her book. I looked for more interesting podcasts and found The Fasting Highway- bought and read The Fasting Highway! It is so motivating and such an exciting community to be a part of. The initial weight came off fast! I was down 10 kilos in no time. I felt such a new sense of freedom- so in control. I learned to listen to my body and stopped fearing that I might miss out or feel hungry…. “Vigilance without obsession!” Measured but stopped weighing- keep getting rid of clothes- old and new! (Dropped my false sense of confidence and swapped it out for a new one.) Having been raised in a home where no one saw me for who I was/am- no one motivated me or believed in me and now… I’m in a place in my life where I feel such control; I feel worthy, and I feel that I can do and succeed at whatever I want. I want more for myself and my family, and I know now that I can accomplish anything. To get to this point in my life after years of struggling is so liberating
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Episode 151 Netta Gorman- Discovering the real sweetness in your life. We talk all things sugar and overcoming issues with sugar.
Episode 150 Graeme Currie with guest host Lou Collins, a look back on Graeme's intermittent fasting journey and what is ahead for The Fasting Highway.
Episode 149- Ava Brodie, a catch-up episode with Ava who was last on the podcast in episode 57. A journey of health and age reversal living an IF lifestyle.
Episode 148 Ruth Gale an inspiring intermittent fasting journey losing 74 pounds 33 Kgs in nine months. A story also of courage and resilience.
Episode 147 Cara Straughn losing 97 pounds (44 Kg) in two years living an intermittent fasting lifestyle. Improving PCOS symptoms and finding renewed health.
Episode 146 Rindi and Kevin Trainer, a couple who fast together that have had spectacular results. A combined weight loss of 68 Kg (150 pounds) in 11 months.
Episode 145 Farnoosh Brock A deep dive into ADF and the mindset around intermittent fasting.
Episode 144 Lloyd Root A beginner to IF shares how he got started and how he lost 14Kg (30 Pounds) in a short space of time.
Episode 143 Anita Downes 10 months into living an intermittent fasting lifestyle. A weight loss of 33 Kg (70 pounds) a story of resilience and determination.
Episode 142 Rachel Bush a homeschooling mother of seven children, who discovered intermittent fasting on her journey of seeking healing and growth.
Episode 141- Jacqui Lewis, finally finding food freedom and release from diet brain mentality. After decades locked into food restrictions.
Episode 140 Tracey Dixon Neale A tale of resilience and true dedication losing the first 43 kg (95 pounds}. We check back in from episode 25 where is Tracey now.
Episode 139 John Jerry Saunders Jr (JJ) A ten year veteran of intermittent fasting rejoins us to give some insights around the long term sustainability of IF.
Episode 138 We welcome back Maryannn Liess (Episode 36) who has lost and maintained an amazing 130 pounds (59 Kg) with ADF Alternate day fasting.
Episode 137 Candice Fletcher Roberts A second attempt at IF making it sustainable with a renewed mindset and determination.
Episode 136 Jenni Warren-Zielke An inspiring intermittent fasting story, over coming sensitivities and food addiction.
Episode 135 Karen Giacalone overcoming health issues and living a successful intermittent fasting lifestyle .A story of resilience and determination.
Episode 134 Florence Valladares A mother of four children who shares her inspiring intermittent fasting journey releasing 70 pounds (34Kg) healing her relationship with food.
Episode 133 Keith Mc Donald We check in with Keith who was on episode 50. Keith has lost over 100 pounds (48 Kg) living an IF lifestyle.
Episode 132 Tim Shephard Losing the same 50 pounds (24 Kg) over and over for the last 30 years then finding success with intermittent fasting.
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