Feast Without Fear: Food and the Delay, Don't Deny Lifestyle by Gin Stephens

August 1, 2024

Feast Without Fear:  Food and the Delay, Don't Deny Lifestyle by Gin Stephens

Follow-up to the author's two previous books on intermittent fasting. This one is more science-y and not quite as readable as the other two books, but still has a lot of good information as well as a bunch of links to studies. What to eat and how much to eat during my eating windows was one of the things that most confused me when I started IF, so this had some useful information about eating and also why Gin doesn't recommend or endorse any specific diet plan, or give sample menus or food lists. 

Clean(ish) by Gin Stephens

April 18, 2024

Clean(ish) by Gin Stephens

We are surrounded by chemicals all day, every day, especially in the United States, in our food, cleaning products, and personal care products. The author discusses the advantages to consuming cleaner products and food, and finding household and personal care products that contain fewer additives, as well as how to get the added chemicals out of our diets by consuming fewer processed foods.

Delay, Don't Deny by Gin Stephens

March 21, 2024

Delay, Don't Deny by Gin Stephens

Well-written book about the author's journey to health using intermittent fasting, especially OMAD, the one meal a day method. I became interested in IF after a conversation with one of my nephews, who began fasting intermittently due to his work schedule. While not for everyone, IF can improve many health issues including diabetes, inflammation, and digestive issues.

Fast. Feast. Repeat. by Gin Stephens

January 15, 2024

Fast. Feast. Repeat. by Gin Stephens

Excellent introduction to intermittent fasting, with a guide to getting started as easily as possible, along with what to expect, frequently asked questions, and encouragement from other IFers.

It's January, so we are all working on making positive changes in our lives. I first became interested in IF after a conversation with one of my nephews. He is getting married in 2025 and both he and his fiancee want to look and feel their best. There are many print and online resources for IF, but this is one of the best, least intimidating guides I have found. I will be giving Gin's plan a try starting this week. If you're interested in the more science-y aspects, look for books by Dr. Jason Fung.