Episode #196

In this week's episode, Coach Bethany gets to talk with Melanie Bugg, a client who shares her health and weight-loss journey.

Summary Timestamps:

• Melanie's journey with fasting and weight loss, and became aware of Dr. Fung's work on fasting. (01:51)
• Success with weight loss but regain the following year due to lifestyle changes. (04:54)
• Coaching with Bethany to get back on track. (07:13)
• Analogy about ‘good/bad’ mentality when it comes to fasting and diet. (09:15)
• How Melanie lost 61 pounds. (11:14)
• The importance of a positive mindset around food and fasting, and avoiding the ‘good/bad’ mentality. (14:35)
• How meal prepping and having go-to, default meals helped Melanie stay on track, even when cooking different meals for her son. (17:14)
• Melanie’s top tip for navigating social situations. (21:16)

Chapters:

00:00 Disclaimer

01:51 Melanie’s weight-loss and fasting journey

04:54 Successful weight loss followed by regain

07:13 Coaching to get back on track

09:15 Analogy about ‘good/bad’ mentality

11:14 61-pound weight loss!

14:35 Importance of a positive mindset

17:14 Meal prepping

21:16 Tip for navigating social situations

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