The Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Melanie Avalon, Barry Conrad•the-intermittent-fasting-podcast.sounder.fm

Burn fat, gain energy, and enhance health by changing WHEN you eat, not WHAT you eat! Explore the intermittent fasting (IF) lifestyle, with Melanie Avalon - biohacker, founder of AvalonX, and author of What When Wine Diet: Lose Weight And Feel Great With Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, And Wine - and Barry Conrad - actor, singer-songwriter, and creator and host of Banter with BC.

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Episodes

#069 - Entering Ketosis, Accidentally Breaking The Fast, Structured Water, Cravings Vs. True Hunger, Stomach Rumblings, Glycogen Stores, Olive Oil, An...

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode69 for full shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/IFpodcast. It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Fo...

Aug 13, 2018•1 hr 5 min

#068 - Dr. Michael Ruscio & Gut Health: Fix Your Gut, Find YOUR Right Diet, SIBO, IBS, Low-FODMAPs, Gluten, Inflammation, Gut Microbiome, Functional P...

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode68 for full shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! Today’s episode is sponsored by Kettle & Fire. They make a 100% grass-fed, organic bone broth we can actually recommend!! It's gluten-free, Paleo & Keto-friendly, Whole 30 approved, simmered for 10+ hours with organic herbs, veggies, and spices, and shelf stable for 2 years... with NO preservatives!! USE THIS LINK (kettleandfire.com/ifpodcast) with the code IFPODC...

Aug 07, 2018•1 hr 14 min

#067 - Defining “Maintenance,” Stopping Food Fears And Restrictive Habits, BMIs, How Melanie & Gin Met, Stevia & Biofilms, Serrapeptase, & More!

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode67 for full shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/IFpodcast. It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Fo...

Jul 30, 2018•1 hr 8 min

#066 - Squishy & Stubborn Fat Obsessions, Low Intensity Exercise, Yoga, Bra Changes, Vibration Machines, Essential Oils, Not Fasting Beyond 18 Hours, ...

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode66 for full shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/IFpodcast. It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Fo...

Jul 23, 2018•1 hr 5 min

#065 - ADHD Meds, Cannabis, Ancestreal Supplements, Plant Antinutrients, The Great Legume Debate, And More!

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode65 for full shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! Check out our instagram account (IFpodcast) for an Ancesreal Grassfed Organs complex giveaway! And Use This Link with the code IFAST for 15% off your order, and check out our Instagram (IFPodcast) for a giveaway! Just comment your fav IF benefit to win! You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/IFpodcast. It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast...

Jul 16, 2018•1 hr 7 min

#064 - Napping, Glycogen Stores, Fasting From Fasting, Energy Drinks, Diverticulitis, Vacation Recovery, Bone Broth Giveaway, And More!

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode64 for full shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! Today’s episode is sponsored by Kettle & Fire. They make a 100% grass-fed, organic bone broth we can actually recommend!! It's gluten-free, Paleo & Keto-friendly, Whole 30 approved, simmered for 10+ hours with organic herbs, veggies, and spices, and shelf stable for 2 years... with NO preservatives!! USE THIS LINK, with the code IFPODCAST to get 10% off your order...

Jul 09, 2018•1 hr 2 min

#063 - Liver Detox Phases, The Perfect Exercise For IF, Muscle Building, “Skinny” Backlash, Kombucha, & More!

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode63 for full shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/IFpodcast. It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Fo...

Jul 02, 2018•1 hr 12 min

#062 - Alcohol After Your Window Closes, Transitioning To IF, Salivating And Insulin, Nattokinase, Thinking IF Was “Wrong,” Restless Leg Suggestions, ...

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode62 for full shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/IFpodcast. It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Fo...

Jun 25, 2018•1 hr 3 min

#061 - Ori Hofmekler: The Warrior Diet, Why Stress Is Good!, Muscle Gain, When IF Becomes Detrimental, Gaining Weight With IF, Longevity Vs. Strength...

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode61 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/IFpodcast. It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food an...

Jun 19, 2018•1 hr 8 min

#060 - How To Boost Dopamine, Number Of Meals & Snacks, Meat Broth/Bone Broth/Powdered Broth, Restless Legs, High Morning Blood Sugar, & More!

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode60 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/IFpodcast. It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food an...

Jun 11, 2018•1 hr 10 min

#059 - Attracting People To IF, Counting The Fast Vs. Eating Hours, Electrolytes, Tap Water, FMD Clairification, Lucid Dreaming, Homemade Bread, & Mor...

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode59 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/IFpodcast. It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food an...

Jun 04, 2018•1 hr 12 min

#058 - Fasting After Exercise, Canned And Frozen Foods, Menstrual Cycles, PCOS, Fruit & Fat Burning, Maintaining Weight, Sleep For Muscle Building, A...

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode58 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/IFpodcast. It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food an...

May 28, 2018•1 hr 6 min

#057 - Dr. Valter Longo: The Fasting Mimicking Diet, Eating For Longevity, High Vs. Low Protein, Ancestry Diets, Meat Vs. Plants, Rebuilding The Gut, ...

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode57 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/IFpodcast. It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food an...

May 21, 2018•1 hr 10 min

#056 - All Your Serrapeptase Questions!, Chapstick Lipstick & Glosses, Does IF Target Certain Areas Of Fat?, Barefoot Shoes, And More!

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode56 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/IFpodcast. It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! > the SERRAPEPTASE Gin and Melanie Take! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

May 14, 2018•1 hr 4 min

#055 - Special Episode With JJ VIRGIN: Fat Vs. Sugar Burners, Carb Intakes, Food Sensitivities, Cleaning Up Diet, Stress Reduction, Positive Mindset H...

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode55 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/IFpodcast. It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Celebrity nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer JJ Virgin teaches clients how to break through food and carb intolerances, so they can finally lose the weight to transform their health and th...

May 08, 2018•52 min

#054 - Optimal Ketone Levels, Snatiation, Vibration Plates, The Clean Fast Debate, IF Struggles, “Normal” Hunger Levels, La Croix, Gin's and Melanie’s...

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode54 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like!You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/IFpodcast. It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible!Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food and ...

Apr 30, 2018•1 hr 19 min

#053 - Hangovers, 24 Hour Fast Benefits, Changed Lab Results, Dealing With Binging, Overeating, And More!

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode53 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/IFpodcast. It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food an...

Apr 23, 2018•57 min

#052 - The THYROID Episode With Elle Russ! Self Diagnosing Hypothyroidism, Lab Markers, Natural Desiccated Thyroid, Feeling Bad With “Normal” Levels, ...

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode52 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/IFpodcast. It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food an...

Apr 16, 2018•1 hr 3 min

#051 - Transitioning Tips, Acid Reflux, Stevia, Do Calories Count Or Not?, Migraines, NOT Hungry, Restrictive Mindsets, IF & Exercise, And More!

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode51 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like!You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/IFpodcast. It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food and...

Apr 09, 2018•1 hr 5 min

#050 - IF & Sexual Attraction, Money Savings, Liquor, Diatamaceous Earth, Gluten Intolerance, Allergy Medications, Day Vs. Night Windows, Citric Acid,...

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode49 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like!You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/IFpodcast. It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food and...

Apr 02, 2018•1 hr

#049 - IF & Morning People, CBD Oil, Emotional Crutches, How To Know If Your Gut Is Healthy, UK Organic Wines, Crashing After Eating, And More!

Mar 27, 2018•52 min

#048 - Wearable Weights, Mid-Fast Hunger, Fasting Teens?, Vegetarian Paleo, Reversing Diabetes, & More!

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode48 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like!You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/IFpodcast. It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food and...

Mar 19, 2018•1 hr 4 min

#047 - THE KETO EPISODE With The Keto-Mojo Founder: Ketones, Testing Methods (Urine, Breath, Blood), Fat Adaption, Keto Signs/Problems, Supplemental K...

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode47 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like!WIN A FREE KETO-MOJO METER, 60 Ketone Strips, and 50 glucose strips!!! Like our Instagram page (IFPodcast), and comment your favorite IF benefit on the Keto-Mojo post!! KETO-MOJO Official Site You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/IFpodcast. It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get ...

Mar 12, 2018•1 hr 5 min

#046 - The Coffee Episode Part 2: Coffee Sensitivity, Coffee Calories, Starbucks, Spices, Bulletproof Coffee, Mushroom Coffee, Caffeinated Water, Serr...

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode46 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us at Patreon.com/IFpodcast. It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food and the Delay...

Mar 05, 2018•1 hr 2 min

#045 - The Coffee Episode Part I: Does Coffee Break The Fast?, Coffee And Autophagy, The Metabolic Clock, Blood Glucose, Caffeine Vs. Tea, And More!

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode45 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us at Patreon.com/IFpodcast - It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food and the Dela...

Feb 26, 2018•1 hr 2 min

#044 - Resistant Starch, E-Cigarettes, Food Sensitivity Tests, Carrageenan, Food Additives, VSL#3, Weekend Breaks, Feast Without Fear, & More!

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode44 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us at Patreon.com/IFpodcast - It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food and the Dela...

Feb 19, 2018•1 hr 3 min

#043 - Top 5 Tips To Break A Plateau, Vivid Dreams, Changing Macros, Counting Calories, Cold Exposure, Weight Gain Mindsets, And More!

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode43 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us at Patreon.com/IFpodcast - It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food and the Dela...

Feb 12, 2018•1 hr

#042 -WEIRD IF PROBLEMS Part II: Popping Joints, Eye Straining, Being Cold, Chills, Feet Falling Asleep, Gas And Bloating, Nausea, Motion Sickness

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode42 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us at Patreon.com/IFpodcast - It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food and the Dela...

Feb 05, 2018•1 hr 5 min

#041 - WEIRD IF PROBLEMS Part I: Crying, Shoe Sizes, No Weight Gain, Toilets, Sweet Smells, Sweats, Throat Clearing, And More!

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode41 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us at Patreon.com/IFpodcast - It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food and the Dela...

Jan 29, 2018•1 hr 12 min

#040 - IF & Human Growth Hormone, Fiber, Juice Fasting, Breastfeeding, Calorie Restriction Vs. Dieting, And More!

Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode40 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us at Patreon.com/IFpodcast - It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food and the Dela...

Jan 22, 2018•1 hr 21 min

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