Episode 47

#47: My 6-Year Fasting Journey

In this episode of "The French Way" podcast, host Karen Gombault, a certified weight loss coach, dives deep into her personal experience with intermittent fasting. She discusses how she began her fasting journey in 2018, exploring the 16:8 fasting method and its numerous benefits, including weight loss, reduced inflammation, increased energy, and improved mental clarity. Over time, Karen transitioned to a more flexible fasting routine that better suits her changing lifestyle and energy needs. Emphasizing the importance of metabolic flexibility and personalized approaches to fasting, Karen encourages listeners to experiment and find what works best for their bodies. She also highlights the significance of maintaining a balanced diet during the eating window to ensure optimal health.

Key Takeaways:

1. Intermittent Fasting Benefits: Discover how intermittent fasting can help with weight loss, reducing inflammation, and stabilizing blood sugar levels, leading to enhanced energy and mental clarity. 

2. Understanding Metabolic Flexibility: Learn how metabolic flexibility, the ability to switch between burning fat and food for energy, plays a crucial role in successful weight management. 

3. Flexible Fasting Routine: Karen shares her evolution from the 16:8 fasting method to a more adaptable fasting schedule, highlighting the importance of aligning fasting with your lifestyle and energy needs.  

4. Personalized Intermittent Fasting Approach: Explore why it’s essential to listen to your body, experiment with different fasting techniques, and find the intermittent fasting method that works best for you.

5. Balanced Diet During Fasting: Ensure you’re consuming enough proteins, healthy fats, and complex carbs during your eating window to maintain overall health and optimize the benefits of intermittent fasting. 

Contact Information and Recommended Resources

Private One on One Coaching: I help executive women be as successful in their weight loss as they are in their careers. Schedule your free informational call here: https://calendly.com/kareng-coaching/1-1-private-coaching-call-with-karen-gombault  

Stop Overeating Masterclass Imagine a Life Free from the Struggles of Overeating.  

This masterclass will equip you with the tools to achieve this freedom. https://www.karengombault.com/Masterclass Free Resource, the guide “The French Art of Sustainable Weight Loss” https://www.karengombault.com/thefrenchweighfreeguide  

Thriving You Weekly Newsletter : Your weekly wellness boost delivered straight to your inbox. https://www.karengombault.com/weeklyinspiration

Connect with Karen Gombault https://www.karengombault.com/

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thefrenchweigh/

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/karen.hacheygombault/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karengombault/

About the Podcast

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About your host

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Karen Gombault

I’m Karen, and I know firsthand the challenges of balancing a passionate career with personal health.

As a former CEO with 30 years in corporate leadership, I’ve lived the pressures of work, travel, raising a family and emotional eating.

For years, I tried every diet, counting calories and macros, even training for marathons, but nothing worked long-term.

It wasn’t until I focused on how I thought about myself and my weight that I finally lost the last 10 pounds and have kept it off over 7 years.

Now, as a coach and mentor, I help ambitious women think differently and lose weight permanently.