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Hormones, Nutrition, Videos

Is Intermittent Fasting Healthy?

January 8, 2016 By Robyn 87 Comments

Happy Friday!

Have you thought about trying intermittent fasting? Here's my opinion on it. | The Real Life RD

How’s your first week of 2016 been? I hope restful, refreshing, and full of new beginnings. I’m quickly realizing that I am perpetually far to ambitious when making to-do lists. And this leaves me feeling like I’m constantly falling short – but today I realized the obvious…stop putting so much on your to-do list Robyn. Actually make is reasonable and you’ll end the day on a high note. So that’s my plan. Lowering the expectations because there aren’t 36 hours in a day.

Anyone else??

Onto the real purpose of this post – today we’re talking about intermittent fasting. This is a topic I’ve gotten questions about a lot and something that also strikes a strong, opinionated cord in me. I hope you guys enjoy!

Happy weekending!



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  1. Amy says

    January 8, 2016 at 11:05 am

    Agreed, having suffered from hypothalamic amenorrhea for three years and recovered with a healthy natural cycle I can stand by this. The body adapts and begins to take protective measures when it feels starvation. Low estrogen levels led to osteopenia that also took a while to repair (lots of frustrating stress fractures and a decline in athletic ability…not to mention the fear of not being able to reproduce when the time comes). I feel lucky to have my health back and would caution any women (especially runners and athletes) thinking of fasting or detoxing for long periods of time! Thanks for sharing–very informative!

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    • Robyn says

      January 11, 2016 at 7:12 pm

      you make so many great points Amy – thank you for sharing!!

      Reply
  2. Jess says

    January 8, 2016 at 11:36 am

    Great video. I have to admit: I’ve thought of IF since I’ve seen so many other people do it, but I know doing any kind of fasting feeds old disordered food thoughts. For me, not eating for a length of time doesn’t make me feel good, and I like that your video addresses some of the biological reasons for this.

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    • Robyn says

      January 11, 2016 at 7:14 pm

      yes and doing what feels good to YOU and what is best for you given your own current health and health history is what’s most important!

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  3. Courtney Glausi says

    January 8, 2016 at 11:44 am

    Robyn! Oh my thank you SO much for this post!! A couple years ago I started fasting for religious reasons and at that same time I lost my period all together for several months with it only coming back intermittently. I went to multiple doctors trying to find the problem and they all said it’s just a normal thing. I was never pleased with that… But I couldn’t figure it out. And now I know! Fasting must be the problem! I’m going to stop fasting for a while and see how that affects my body. I know it will help! Thank you so much for your insight on this.

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    • Robyn says

      January 11, 2016 at 7:15 pm

      losing your period is NEVER normal. I would encourage you to stop fasting and focus on eating enough and often and see if it returns! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says

    January 8, 2016 at 1:20 pm

    Wow I love this so much! I am trying to stress to a coworker about eating ENOUGH, and to stop worrying about calories but it such a mindset for some that is hard to break. Thank you so much for this video!

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    • Robyn says

      January 11, 2016 at 7:15 pm

      thank you for sharing the message!

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  5. Abby says

    January 8, 2016 at 5:03 pm

    Hi Robyn. Have you heard of the Gabriel Method? Along with counseling this book changed my life and my relationship to food/my body. It might be useful for your clients. Also, I know you are already committed to Whole 30, but have you thought of The Daniel Fast? It is based on the book of Daniel after Daniel refused to eat the food blessed to the gods of Babylon. It is biblically based if that is your goal and vegan. How in style was God way before it was cool:)

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    • Robyn says

      January 11, 2016 at 7:17 pm

      I have not heard of the Gabriel Method but will take a look!
      I have heard of the Daniel Fast but what didn’t resonate with me is allowing myself to be hungry – I’m totally not down with that and even as a strong Christian, restricting food for any reason is not something that God has put on my heart and so I’m not really for any sort of fasting – I know the Daniel Fast isn’t an all out fast, but it does have some principles – but I totally appreciate the thought! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Georgina says

    January 9, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    Loved this video! I hate how much I relate to the “putting food in perfect boxes” mindset. It seriously bothers/stresses me when I snack outside of what I had planned for the day. That’s ridiculous and something I hope to break free from this year

    Reply
    • Robyn says

      January 11, 2016 at 7:18 pm

      I hope that for you too!! Know I’m always an email away 🙂

      Reply
  7. Lauren says

    January 10, 2016 at 4:33 am

    I love watching your videos! I couldn’t agree more with how important it is to have a healthy menstrual cycle!

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    • Robyn says

      January 11, 2016 at 7:18 pm

      so glad you enjoy them Lauren! Thanks for reading 🙂

      Reply
  8. Ros says

    January 18, 2016 at 8:57 am

    What about menopause and peri-menopausal women?

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  9. Ros says

    January 18, 2016 at 9:05 am

    The scientific evidence for IF is enormous and has not EVER been linked with menstrual disturbance. The benefits are slightly greater for men than women, but women still benefit enormously from IF in SO many ways.
    You say we’re different from men (thanks for that) A regular menstrual cycle is just ONE sign of overall health, not the ultimate goal. Not the be all and end all. I think weight management, lowering one’s risk of diabetes and cancer are also important and I think MORE SO. You should be more responsible towards your followers. Pseudo-science is more dangerous than no science.

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A little way I’m learning to enjoy these years o A little way I’m learning to enjoy these years of getting to spend so much time with my kids: aka another way I’m discovering some pockets of peace so my heart & mind & soul don’t crumble under the reality of dependent & emotionally dysregulated tiny humans.  About once a week we go somewhere for baked goods. We drive or walk, buy something buttery & then find a beautiful, relatively quiet outdoor spot where the boys can romp and I can sit and think my thoughts while I watch them play. This past week we were found ourselves at the Wool Factory where the boys threw rocks & whatever else off the bridge while I ate 90% of this almond 🥐 from @coucourachou that will blow your mind. Boys ate the other 10% bc they were busy playing and didn’t ask for more quickly enough 😜  I’m finding *for me* playgrounds have a time & place but they aren’t where I enjoy motherhood & my two toddlers the most. Baked goods & a pretty outdoor spot without high drops my 15 month old could launch himself off of…I’m here for it.
I brought this bag of snacks along when I took the I brought this bag of snacks along when I took the boys to hike out at one of our favorite spots last week and when I ripped it open I was regretting my choice to share them with my kids. @baresnacks randomly sent me a box of snacks and I usually eat free food we receive or give it to a friend/neighbor and move on. But I felt it my duty to tell you about these bc they are THAT GOOD. I’m not getting paid and this isn’t sponsored - I was just shocked at how tasty these were and felt you needed to know. We ate them with some buttery roasted nuts and the combo was 👌🏻 but they are good just on their own.  The boys climbed rocks and swam in the reservoir - leave it to my almost 3 year old to want to strip down naked and fully submerge himself in chilly water on a sixty degree morning. “Mama can I get super nakey?” Sure baby. Sure. This is your childhood.
It’s a hard sell to get me to accept an offer of It’s a hard sell to get me to accept an offer of extended alone time away from the babies to just be. And that isn’t something that’s best for me, it’s an area I gotta grow in. So this afternoon when Nick pushed me out the door and was like - get out of here plzzzz - I walked to my favorite cafe and ordered a thick pastrami sandwich and sat there for a good LONG while before taking a long, peaceful walk in the rain to wrap up the afternoon. Note to self: stop being such a control freak and go be by yourself sometimes.
a girlfriend brought me a 🍪 the size of my face a girlfriend brought me a 🍪 the size of my face from @mariebettecafe this morning when she came to get her toddler who played with us all morning and it is v good. even better when paired with an iced latte 😍
#AlignPartner I left off a few weeks ago sharing a #AlignPartner I left off a few weeks ago sharing about how taking @alignprobiotic regularly has improved my digestive regularity.  And I’m still taking them! I’ve permanently added Align 24/7 Digestive Support* into the roundup of supplements I take before bed (prenatal, vitamin D, choline & DHA - all which help keep me healthy while breastfeeding) so I can keep seeing the benefits.  Just because you see benefits, doesn’t mean you should stop taking your probiotic. Keep taking Align daily (under the supervision and recommendation of your health care provider of course) to keep seeing the benefits!  I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - one of my favorite parts of Align probiotics is that they don’t need refrigeration AND they come in a convenient little blister pack that has the days labeled. It’s the little things people! #MyAlignGuutJourney #guthealth  *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
I realized it was going to be a long, hot afternoo I realized it was going to be a long, hot afternoon (91 and muggy in MAY 🤯) when a toddler nap was refused and a baby nap was cut wildly short ....so my tired mom brain pulled out two plastic storage bins, filled them up with soap & hose water and striped ‘em down naked in the yard. Two hours later, it was almost time for an early dinner and I had magically been able to sit for most of that time and we already had baths checked off the list. 👍🏻 I’m archiving this idea for my future self, hope it helps another tired mama out.
#AlignPartner I left off a month ago sharing about #AlignPartner I left off a month ago sharing about getting better at doing the basics to care for myself which included taking my supplements and @alignprobiotic regularly.  Probiotics take time to work so I wanted to give it a full month to see the full effects of @alignprobiotic. So here are my honest thoughts: it took a few weeks to notice any differences, but near the end of the month I did notice some changes in my digestive balance - even while traveling! I’m not someone who experiences occasional gas, bloating or abdominal discomfort frequently enough to notice a difference, so I don’t feel like I can comment on how well Align works for those benefits.  All in all though, taking @alignprobiotic was a positive experience and I really appreciated how the capsules don’t need to be stored in the fridge, making it convenient to take them with me anywhere #MyAlignGuutJourney #guthealth  *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Where we will spend a good majority of our summer. Where we will spend a good majority of our summer. Because the swampy VA summer has already begun (it’s in the low 90s today 🥵 lord help) and creeks are our retreat - not only from the heat but also from the noisy world. I need this just (if not more) than they do! We’ll be at the splash pads and pools too, but the quietness of the creek...my mental health is so about it. And it’s hours of play for them! Win win.  A couple things to note: this scene also included a few toddler reminders on finding another direction to throw rocks instead of at his brother - so not all is serene 🤪 and also, yes I am now that mom who buys the same clothing for both kids bc it keeps things simple & i think i kinda like it too 🤷🏻‍♀️
Things I love about midwifery among many: the appo Things I love about midwifery among many: the appointments, no matter how long, feel so unhurried. 
Just walked in from an appointment with my midwife because I was due for a Pap test + an overall wellness visit. My last pap was during my first trimester with Cal which feels like a jillion years ago, but it’s only actually been three years. Life changes so fast! Pre-baby life feels like a whole other life.  I’m wayyyy overdue for a visit to my PCP bc I’ve been under OBGYN or midwifery care for the majority of the past three years while having babies, but I am pretty good with keeping up with my paps. It seems women often think they need pap and/or HPV testing way more frequently than they do (and providers sometimes perform these tests more frequently than necessary - remember more testing doesn’t always mean better outcomes!)  So if you need it, here’s a quick little reminder on this chilly spring Friday afternoon on how often you need this testing (these are the recommendations from ACOG)  Women aged 21–29 years should have a Pap test alone every 3 years. HPV testing is not recommended.  Women aged 30–65 years should have a Pap test and an HPV test (aka co-testing) every 5 years (preferred). It also is acceptable to have a Pap test alone every 3 years.  If you get abnormal results, this testing frequency could change - but for healthy women with normal results, you actually don’t need testing as frequently as you might think. Which is great news for those of you who hate the speculum.  Ok, off to finish up some things on the to-do list (including cleaning this kitchen) during nap time and then come 5 o’clock, crack an IPA with our neighbors 🍻
#AlignPartner Over the past seven months since bec #AlignPartner Over the past seven months since becoming a mom of two, caring for myself has gotten shoved to the back burner. And it's been a challenge to make it a priority. My routine-resistant personality has upsides and downsides when it comes to motherhood. So I'm starting small this year with a consistent bedtime routine that includes taking my supplements and @alignprobiotic and hoping as that becomes consistent, my mornings will naturally shift too.  In short my bedtime currently goes like this….jammies & face care when putting the babies to bed. Before I go to bed (anytime between 9pm and 12am...) I’ll pump, take my supplements and fill my water. Then I go upstairs and brush my teeth. And then get in bed. The kicker: 70% of the time I find myself finishing up tasks on my phone IN BED. I hate this habit.  Back to supplements. This is something I have been able to stick with. On top of fish oil, my prenatal, choline and vitamin D, I recently added @AlignProbiotic 24/7 Digestive Support*§ to see if it helps with abdominal discomfort and regularity because when I don’t drink coffee or am traveling that can get thrown off.  I’ll be taking it every day for the next 28 days since it takes TIME for our bodies to adjust to probiotics - and I'll be taking you guys along with me as I share my honest thoughts. Many people think if they don’t see changes within the first 7-10 days then the probiotic isn’t working, but that’s not the case. I’m giving myself more than just a week or two and instead a full month to see the full benefits. I’ll keep you posted over the next month. Check out my stories to learn more! #MyAlignGutJourney #guthealth
 
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
We had an AFTERNOON today. Toddler didn’t care f We had an AFTERNOON today. Toddler didn’t care for a nap. Putting baby down was harder than I wanted it to be. Miraculously, I had a moment of clarity as I was covered in tiny humans and decided I wasn’t doing the nap battle thing a on 60 degree, gorgeous, sunny spring day 🙅🏻‍♀️ so I piled both babies into the car half naked, opened the sun roof, put on white noise for them and an audio book for me and drank a kombucha as I drove a meal to a postpartum mama. Thirty five minutes later we had a sleeping baby and a toddler who at least had a rest. Baby transferred without waking HALLELUJAH and although my toddler didn’t nap today (lord help) at least we got soaked in breezy sunshine 😎🤘🏻💆🏻‍♀️
We veered from our usual Friday night homemade piz We veered from our usual Friday night homemade pizza (minus the dough, we leave that to @albemarlebakingco) because we are eating pizza tomorrow with some friends - instead I called my mom and asked her how she makes her chicken fingers and we fried up a big ole batch of chicken nugs 🙌🏻🤤 along with a sheet pan full of sweet potato fries and a simple arugula salad dressed with parmesean, olive oil and s&p. Oh and my moms honey mustard recipe for dipping. It’s SO DANG GOOD.  Over the past 6ish months we’ve been practicing (and practicing and practicing bc it doesn’t come naturally) unplugging from technology and slowing down and resting and just being for one day a week. Some call it Shabbat. Some call it Sabbath. Maybe you call it something different. All I know is IT IS SO GOOD FOR MY WEARY SOUL and the day I look forward to ALL WEEK. Sundown on Friday to sundown Saturday. Nothing but rest. For us that means hiking (or something outside) and napping and reading and being with friends and eating really good food. And drinking some really good wine or craft beer. Sometimes whiskey. 😛  And because I know I’ll get asked about the chicken finger recipe and also because it’s too good not to share and Momma Coale said I could, here ya go:  Cut chicken breast into thin strips or small pieces (I prefer nug size bc the breading to chicken ratio is perfection). Salt and pepper those babies really well. Then dredge them in all purpose flour, then egg, then panko - just like you would bread anything else. Then fry them up in a light oil - I use avocado oil because that’s our everyday oil. You could also use canola or peanut oil. Just fill a pan with an inch or so of oil on medium high heat. They only take 2-3 minutes per side. You can always temp them to make sure they are at least 165 degrees F to really make sure they are done. Dunk in all the sauces and enjoy!  Happy weekend!

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