I have reached my first goal and want to focus on my body composition (lose a little more fat). I have started researching intermittent fasting and it seems like a very safe way to encourage the body to burn more fat, level blood sugar spikes, and lower insulin levels. I really like that you don't have to be eating a certain diet to take advantage of the benefits it has to offer. I am currently listening to the book "The Complete Guide to Fasting" by Dr. Jason Fung and Jimmy Moore.

Have any of you tried this or are doing it long term after having WLS? Can you share your experiences? Thank you!!!

Oh boy....well, that was interesting.

Thank you all for posting your links. Gives me more to read up on (even though I’m a full supporter of IF-as I have done it and seen pretty awesome results from it). I’m always up for more info to better my health.

Oh boy....well, that was interesting.
Thank you all for posting your links. Gives me more to read up on (even though I’m a full supporter of IF-as I have done it and seen pretty awesome results from it). I’m always up for more info to better my health.

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This (IF) applied to changing the gut "chemistry" was the subject of three one-hour science/medicine specials over three weeks (in Australia). Its final part was today.

There is a great body of supportive evidence.

I'll post some links in the next 24-36 hours.

Edited October 28, 20178 yr by Rainbow_Warrior

3 hours ago, Rainbow_Warrior said:

This (IF) applied to changing the gut "chemistry" was the subject of three one-hour science/medicine specials over three weeks (in Australia). Its final part was today.

There is a great body of supportive evidence.

I'll post some links in the next 24-36 hours.

That special sounds very interesting. Do you know the name of it? I wonder if it is possible to view it online? Thank you for posting about it.

I mentioned YESTERDAY (Saturday 28th Oct) that I had been watching a show about modern gut science.

Well, TODAY (Sunday 29th Oct), I am up early watching the FINAL of the under 17 (male) FOOTBALL World Cup on TV and I did a search for the URLs for those programs.

Here they are:

1. Catalyst Science Show

The Gut Revolution - Part 1 - Melissa’s Story

http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/catalyst/SC1602H010S00

Is your mood influencing your gastrointestinal health or is it the other way around? Can a nutritional intervention provide help to sufferers of irritable bowel syndrome where modern medicine has little to offer?

2. Catalyst Science Show

The Gut Revolution - Part 2 - Garry’s Story

http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/catalyst/SC1602H011S00

Garry has tried to lose weight, but could his gut bacteria be keeping him fat? Nutrition scientist Dr Joanna McMillan explores controversial science suggesting gut bacteria might be affecting our appetites and mood. This episode also explores types of intermittent fasting [IF] that have tested positive benefits.

Edited October 28, 20178 yr by Rainbow_Warrior

8 hours ago, Apple1 said:

Do you know the name of it?

Yes.

The Gut Revolution ... parts 1, 2 and 3.

8 hours ago, Apple1 said:

I wonder if it is possible to view it online?

Yes ... links posted earlier today in this thread.

22 minutes ago, Rainbow_Warrior said:

Yes ... links posted earlier today in this thread.

Thank you!! I am watching now.

Are any of the au documentaries captioned? I d love to see them.

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9 minutes ago, reallyrosy said:

Are any of the au documentaries captioned? I d love to see them.

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I just finished watching the one about Gary and the intermittent fasting. It wasn't captioned, but I watched online. They are very good. It was interesting to learn that some of our gut microbes flourish during fasting periods and feed off of the gut secretions when our intestines are empty.

Gonna watch now myself....thank you @Rainbow_Warrior!

I’m having a hard time getting the video...supposed to be viewed on an app for au, but my phone isn’t supporting it. ???? @Apple1, did you find a us link? Would you mind posting it?

48 minutes ago, reallyrosy said:

Are any of the au documentaries captioned?

They are captioned. Unless you're hard of hearing, you won't need the captions. Except for the bogans and rednecks, we speak great English in this country.

38 minutes ago, Apple1 said:

It wasn't captioned

It was captioned. You maybe set the CC [closed captions] button to off.

4 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

supposed to be viewed on an app for au

Or you can watch it on your smartphone on the URL as a browser page video ... which is how I posted it. I set it so that there was no geoblock.