According to my media schedule, I will be appearing on a health and fitness podcast in two weeks. The appearance was scheduled back in the fall, so I had to check my files to see what topic I would be discussing:

Intermittent fasting.

I’m not appearing as a health and fitness expert, or a nutritionist, or a trainer. Just as a mom who finds intermittent fasting to be the easiest, most miraculous way to feel good and lose weight.

I remember the interview with the podcast host back in the fall, and when he brought up intermittent fasting, I happened to be fasting at that time, and we talked enthusiastically. He liked my story enough to ask me to be a guest, and I had forgotten until just recently.

And I happen to be back to intermittent fasting. Good timing.

I did not diet or fast or limit myself before my TED talk, despite the pressure I felt to look good on stage. Maybe I should have, and maybe I will regret it, but I felt I didn’t need the added pressure of weight loss on top of preparing for my talk. Fuck it, I guess I thought to myself. I look how I look, and I knew I needed the energy that healthy food and carbs gave me.

Yes, I got sick anyway. But my talk was flawless. Sometimes the obstacle is the way.  

Intermittent fasting is like a miracle to me. I can never get over how easy it is. I start by eating only within eight hours, then I cut it to seven, then six, then five, if I can. This weekend I did a whole 24-hour fast, and when I finally ate, I ate well and moderately. My body responds almost immediately to fasting, and adjusts instantaneously. I feel so in control when I’m fasting.

No counting. No deprivation. No off-limit foods. The best part of is when you do eat, you instinctively choose healthy foods. It’s like your body has reset, and has remembered what it’s for, and what it craves.

Now I could use some intermittent f***ing. Dare to dream.