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Fasting is often praised as a powerful weight-loss tool, so why do so many people feel stuck or frustrated after months (or years) of doing it? If you’re fasting but not losing weight, chances are a few small details are working against you. Here are four common intermittent fasting mistakes that can slow metabolism and stall results and what to do instead.

The 2025 food pyramid looks dramatically different, but are the changes as meaningful as they seem? In this article, I break down what actually changed in the new USDA dietary guidelines, which updates are grounded in solid science, and where vague language could allow the food industry to sidestep real reform.

For years, people have been told that weight loss is about eating less. But research is now showing that when you eat may matter more than how much. New studies reveal that intermittent fasting can reshape your gut bacteria in ways that support metabolism, reduce calorie absorption, and make weight loss more sustainable long-term.

Autophagy is your body’s natural process of cellular clean-up and renewal. Learn in simple terms how autophagy works, why it matters for metabolism and longevity, and how fasting influences it.

If you want to feel energized, clear-headed, and in control during Thanksgiving, the days before your feast matter most. Here’s the science behind fasting before the holidays and why this simple reset can completely transform how your body responds to big meals.

Whether you’ve reached menopause, have irregular periods, or your cycle has stopped for another reason — the question I hear from women every single day is: "Should I still fast if I don’t have a cycle?”

A 24-hour fast isn’t just about skipping meals, it’s about activating your body’s built-in repair system. Discover how often to do a 24-hour fast, what happens inside your cells when you do, and how to time fasting around your hormones for the best results.

Let’s be real: women are not small men. Yet the majority of fasting advice out there completely ignores our unique biology. Fasting is...