Fasting For Life is for people who want to regain control of their health through Intermittent fasting, OMAD, alternate day fasting, and extended fasting to simplify their day-to-day life. With the ever-changing landscape of fad diets, keto diets, low carb, weight loss plans, and nutritional coaching, there is a vast amount of information available. Incidentally, the statistics show that our current healthcare model is failing and we are seeing more preventable diseases than ever before. Through their struggles and success, co-creators Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling are now impassioned to bring you distilled bits of actionable information that can lead to long-term fat loss, disease reversal, and transformation. Fasting is tried and true. From intermittent fasting to extended fasting, come join us on this journey! The best way to start intermittent fasting and OMAD is with a guide. Get your free intermittent fasting plan at www.thefastingforlife.com.
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Ep. 349 - The 85% Rule for Fasting Success | Why Perfect Compliance Isn't the Goal | Turning a Missed Fast Into Data, Not Failure | Building the Right Fasting Difficulty for Long-Term Consistency | Review, Adjust, Resume Framework
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In this episode, Dr. Scott Watier applies a Nature Communications study on optimal learning difficulty to the fasting lifestyle, unpacking why the sweet spot fo
Sep 8 27 min
Ep. 348 - Real Hunger vs. Cravings: The Gut-Brain Connection | How Fasting Rewires Hunger Cues | Breaking the Habit-Driven Snack Cycle | The Pause Method for Cravings | New Fasting Persona Quiz!
In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Scott Watier unpacks the difference between true physical hunger and habit-driven cravings, drawing on neuroscience research into how the
Sep 1 30 min
Ep. 347 - Why Dinner Might Be the Most Important Meal | Early Time-Restricted Eating & Blood Pressure Benefits | The Truth About Ketosis and Muscle Loss During Fasting | GLP-1 Medications vs. Lifestyle Habits | Closing Your Eating Window Before 6 PM
In this episode, Dr. Scott Watier breaks down new research from Harvard fasting researcher Dr. Courtney Peterson, unpacking her provocative claim that dinner — not breakf
Aug 25 27 min
Ep. 346 - Late Eating vs. Early Eating: The Fasting Window Timing Effect | Why Eating Late Increases Hunger | Leptin, Ghrelin & Fat Storage | Optimizing Your Fasting Schedule | New Fasting Persona Quiz!
In this science-backed episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling break down why when you eat matters just as much as what you eat for fasting success. They unpack new r
Aug 18 33 min
Ep. 345 - Fasting Q&A: OMAD as a Lifestyle | Extended Fasting Benefits Beyond 24 Hours | Kids & Nutrition Habits | Hydration Tips for Fasting | New Fasting Persona Quiz!
In this summer listener Q&A episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling answer real questions from the fasting for life community, opening with an inspiring update from a
Aug 11 34 min
Ep. 344 - Fasting Not Working? 3 Real Blockers Slowing Fat Loss | Fasting Schedule & Lifestyle Fit | Food Quality & Nutrition Windows | Adjust Smarter Not Harder | New Fasting Persona Quiz!
In this refreshingly honest episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling tackle one of the most common frustrations in the fasting community — when fasting stops producing
Aug 4 29 min
Ep. 343 - Fasting & Insulin Resistance: Muscle vs Liver Type | Personalized Fasting & Nutrition Strategy | Weight Loss Resistance | Blood Sugar & Metabolic Health | New Fasting Persona Quiz!
In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling break down a key insight from a precision nutrition study — that insulin resistance isn't just one conditi
Jul 28 39 min
Ep. 342 - 7-Day Fast Science: What Happens to Your Body & How to Hack It | Extended Fasting Benefits | Metabolic Reset | Immune Brain & Cardiovascular Health | New Fasting Persona Quiz!
In this fascinating deep dive, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling break down a landmark study from Nature Metabolism that tracked what happens inside the body during a se
Jul 21 42 min
Ep. 341 - Fasting & the Cortisol Dopamine Insulin Loop | Breaking Food Cravings & Emotional Eating | Sleep & Electrolytes for Fat Loss | Fasting Lifestyle & Long Term Results | New Fasting Persona Quiz!
In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling unpack the cortisol-dopamine-insulin loop — the hidden neurochemical cycle that drives cravings, emotional
Jul 14 31 min
Ep. 340 - 8 Hormones Blocking Fat Loss & How Fasting Flips Them | Insulin & Glucagon | Cortisol Leptin & Ghrelin | Testosterone Estrogen & Growth Hormone | New Fasting Persona Quiz!
In this power-packed episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling break down the eight hormones that are either working for or against your fat loss goals, and explain exa
Jul 7 36 min
Ep. 339 - Fasting Q&A: Seltzer Water, Extended Fasts & Carb Cravings | Listener Questions on Weight Loss | Resistance Training for Postmenopausal Women | Carb Cycling Explained | New Fasting Persona Quiz!
In this listener Q&A episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling tackle the real questions the fasting for life community has been asking, starting with an inspiring upda
Jun 30 36 min
Ep. 338 - Fasting & Willpower: Why Your Morning Determines Your Night | Cortisol Awakening Response | Circadian Biology & Fasting Compliance | AM & PM Routines for Fat Loss | New Fasting Persona Quiz!
In this fascinating episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling reveal why willpower is not a fixed personality trait but a biological state shaped by your morning cortis
Jun 23 33 min
Ep. 337 - Fasting & Metabolic Health Beyond the Scale | Waist Circumference & Visceral Fat | Fasting Insulin & Blood Sugar Markers | Triglyceride HDL Ratio | Weight Loss vs. Metabolic Healing | New Fasting Persona Quiz!
In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling challenge the idea that the number on the scale is the best measure of metabolic progress, revealing why f
Jun 16 40 min
Ep. 336 - Fasting & the Insulin Matrix: How Fasting Reverses Insulin Resistance | Chronic Disease & Insulin | Metabolic Flexibility | Foundational Fasting for Long-Term Health | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!
***JOIN THE NEXT MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS June 10th, 2026!***
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Jun 9 29 min
Ep. 335 - Fasting Through Summer Without Backsliding | Intermittent Fasting Travel Tips | Summer Fasting Strategy | Maintain Weight Loss Momentum | Fasting Lifestyle Habits | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!
***JOIN THE NEXT MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS June 10th, 2026!***
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Jun 2 40 min
Ep. 334 - Fasting Q&A: Acid Reflux While Fasting | How Long to Lose Weight with IF | Protein Shakes & Fasting | Fasting Plateaus & Women's Hormones | Fasting Hydration Tips
***JOIN THE NEXT MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS June 10th, 2026!***
We’ll GUIDE you on how to FAST to LOSE FAT for good, and use ‘fast cycling’ to achieve unc
May 26 48 min
Ep. 333 - Best Intermittent Fasting Protocol for Blood Sugar & Insulin Resistance | TRE vs Alternate Day Fasting | Fasting for Glycemic Control & Metabolic Health | Join Our Next Fasting Challenge!
***JOIN THE NEXT MASTER YOUR FASTING CHALLENGE THAT STARTS June 10th, 2026!***
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May 19 30 min
Ep. 332 - How to Improve Insulin Sensitivity with Fasting | Reverse Insulin Resistance | Blood Sugar Control | Fasting for Metabolic Health & Long-Term Weight Loss | New Fasting Persona Quiz!
In this deep-dive follow-up episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling flip the metabolic conversation from insulin resistance to insulin sensitivity — explaining what i
May 12 44 min
Ep. 331 - Metabolic Health Basics: Why Your Fasting Isn't Working Yet | Fix Insulin Resistance with Fasting | Improve Blood Sugar | Intermittent Fasting for Metabolic Health | New Fasting Persona Quiz!
In this foundational episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling tackle the metabolic basics that most fasting resources skip — explaining why fasting alone isn't always
May 5 42 min
Ep. 330 - Why Fasting Works Long-Term: Breaking the Diet Cycle | Fasting Mindset & Sustainable Weight Loss | Overcoming Weight Loss Plateaus | Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle | New Fasting Persona Quiz!
In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Scott Watier and Tommy Welling dive into a clinical review on dietary restraint to unpack why so many weight loss efforts fail long
Apr 28 44 min
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Every week I learned so much, and feel so inspired and motivated to achieve optimal health. I am blown away by the kindness, wisdom, and depth of research done by Scott and Tommy. Thank you so much!!
mandelovich · Sep 2025
Wanted to send a heartfelt thank you to both of you.
I just completed my first 100 days of “hitting singles.”
I’m a 42 y.o. male, 5’10”, started at 247lbs, and I’m down to 202 (45 net lbs). I reintroduced creatine to my diet and have been doing lite resistance training so I’ve probably shed more than the 45 I see on the scale.
The knowledge gained, and intellectual motivation and optimizers you’ve provided has been an absolute game changer for me. I’ve listened to probably a 100 of your episodes and have shared with several friends & family members (my 73 y.o. mother is now following you too).
Sorry for breaking the don’t talk about fasting rule but I can’t help myself. 🥳
Not only have I seen incredible results, I now live with the confidence that I’m done with the diet roller coaster once and for all.
I was* that guy who constantly gained and lost.
This time it’s absolutely different.
I went into this intentionally not putting any expectations on myself (other than a commitment to staying the course), and could not have imagined the results I’ve seen so far.
Through a simple variety of 14-27 hr fasts, with one 49 hr, a shift of my nutrition opportunity windows to somewhere between 8a-2p depending on the day, I lost 30 lbs in my first 50 days, and 15 in the last 50.
My goal is to continue this for life, and while I plan to ramp up with more extended fasts, I also plan to give myself grace and focus on hitting singles (while prioritizing protein of course 🙂). I’m still another 22 lbs away from where I think I’d like to be, but I’m not chasing the scale anymore. I know consistency and grace will get me to better health.
Thank you both SO MUCH! Keep up the incredible work you’re doing. It means a lot to so many, and you’re doing it better than anyone out there (I’ve checked).
rick.bernier · Sep 2025
Out of all the fasting podcasts I’ve listened to, yours is one (out of just two) of the very best. I gave several other podcasts a fair try—listened to quite a few episodes—but most left me disappointed. Some presented information that was simply wrong, or with little to no scientific backing. Others were filled with endless chatter and laughter but almost no substance.
Your podcast stands out because it consistently does the opposite. You ground your advice in solid science, not just anecdotes. You keep the tone light without letting banter take over. Most importantly, you offer genuine encouragement and support throughout each episode.
I’m a 66 years old American man, retired, and living in a small remote town in Brazil. Podcasts and books are my lifeline for information and motivation. At my heaviest, I was 255 pounds at 5’6”—medicated for prediabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, depression, and more. My health and outlook were in an advanced very bad condition.
I first dismissed intermittent fasting as a fad, but I refused to judge without learning more. After studying the science—through books and videos of medical lectures—I decided to try it. Within a week, I reached clean fasting with OMAD (one meal a day). I felt fantastic, the weight started coming off quickly, and within months I was off all medications.
Now I enjoy a slow, satisfying gourmet lunch each day, with only water or black coffee for the remaining 23 hours. Occasionally, I’ll extend my fasts to 2.5 days. I avoid sugar entirely, sometimes using honey, molasses, or stevia only for a few recipes. I’ve cut back on carbs and increased protein, fresh vegetables, and select fruits. The transformation has been remarkable. I lost so much weight so quickly that friends initially thought I was ill.
Today I am a different man. I’m engaged to a wonderful woman, I have a new wardrobe, and most importantly, a whole new outlook on life. I don’t weigh myself often—I prefer to measure progress by how I feel and, yes, by my belt notches. At last check, I was around 170 pounds, and my long-term goal is 150, but I’m not chasing numbers. I’m focused on health, not the scale.
Your podcast has truly been a lifesaver. And I don’t mean that as a flighty exaggeration—it’s a fact. Thank you both so much for what you’re doing.
He who knows, knows... · Aug 2025
I left a review and 5 stars for you guys and the show back at Episode 277. Letting you know that I am still on track. I am 70 and have now been fasting for 13 months. I am 130 lbs down and have gotten under 150 lbs!
I have added walking (3-5 miles daily) and resistance bands. I still implement the “actionable” tricks and tips you share, most
notably and consistently the use of ACV and post meal walks. I love your encouraging tone. My complaint? Now that I “binge listened” to all the episodes, I don’t have enough listening material! Thanks for your efforts and help! Such a valuable podcast!
Senior Citizen Seller · Aug 2025
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