Delay, Don't Deny: Living an Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle Paperback – December 31, 2016

For many months I consistently lost weight with IF, by eating healthy, whole foods; and avoiding processed foods, treats, & sweets. I ate to satiation, and didn’t really feel like I was on a diet, though my weight loss was slow. And, twice a month I would have an ‘anything I wanted’ meal. Then I read this book and another that is written in a similar vein. And, I started regularly having ‘whatever’ I wanted in my ‘eating window’ as the book describes, while still only eating to satiation. (I ate the treats / junk foods in limited amounts – while still eating mostly a healthy, whole foods diet). Weight loss completely stopped, and has remained so for 2 1/2 months – even though I have taken up exercise to get the scale moving. Nothing, nada! No weight loss; no reduction in measurements – though I still do feel really good fasting for 19 to 20 hours a day.This book was a (very) enjoyable read, and the really pleasant and positive ‘feeling’ it gives off is so seductive that I started believing that I could follow their way and have the same kind of success theydescribe. Then my stall, and now I ask, “How can people really eat this liberally, and eat so many carbs & junk foods, and ‘easily’ shed the pounds?”They say they easily lost their weight without formal exercise, though shedescribes walking 4 miles a day, which would generally take her 1 1/2 hours a day walking a moderate pace. Walking that much burns plenty of calories. I believethe secret why they lost weight: eating within such a narrow window, and walking 4 miles a day (walking IS exercise), plus losing a lot of their weight on low calorie first.I believe most people are going to have to rein in the treats / junk foods, and act more like they are on a diet at some level if they expect to have successful weight loss. I will be going back to the healthy, whole foods diet I had been eating, and leave off the junk. I love IF and will continue it, but in a healthy way. I’d much rather have slow weight loss than NO weight loss as has been happening since I following this type of book.Also, she stresses 'clean' fasts, meaning no flavored teas, cream in coffee, coconut oil in coffee etc. Well, when I was having flavored teas it really helped me feel very satisfied during fasting. It really added pleasure to life. For some time after giving up flavored teas I felt dissatisfied, and this added to my cravings for more sweets and processed foods during my eating windows. Thus doing 'clean' fasts (really) added to my calorie intake each day. I'm going back to my flavored teas during my fasts, and to eating fewer calories during my eating window.

This book does a great job of explaining that when we eat frequently, our insulin runs high. When our insulin runs high, we're tired and hungry and our body wants to convert our food to fat, rather than keeping it in the usable form of blood glucose. Allowing our bodies to normalize insulin levels, then, is the key to a healthy body and healthy weight.I especially like Gin's description of autophagy on pages 28 and 29. "It is a process that occurs naturally within your own body. It's how your body breaks down excess cellular "junk".... Over-accumulation of cellular "garbage" is responsible for various diseases or conditions related to aging." Fasting kicks autophagy into overdrive. Gin provides information on a study that shows that disrupted autophagy has been linked to Parkinson's, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. Autophagy also eats up excess proteins, including excess skin. (DDD-ers look a whole lot younger after a few months.)On the facebook group, there are endless testimonials about healing (or improved quality of life) from: painful lymphedema (such as swelling in the legs), fibromyalgia, muscle pain, lymphoma, eczema, keratosis pilaris (skin rash/small hard bumps on the skin), fibroids, skin tags, hair loss, acne, fatigue, dandruff, arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), resolution of precancerous skin cells, less menopause and menstruation problems , anxiety, neuropathy, acid reflux, migraines, celiac disease, heart palpitations, autonomic issues, immune system dysfunctions, varicose veins, depression, gum inflammation, scarring and stretch marks, asthma, relationship problems caused by low self-esteem, urinary frequency, and insulin resistance. Those are just the issues mentioned on the facebook group in the last few hours - feel free to google your own medical condition and "fasting" to find the latest research, or search the facebook group for your condition or "NSV" to read about other people's non-scale victories.In addition, many DDDers mention cost savings and less time spent on cooking and eating as a lifestyle upgrade.If you're looking for a new restrictive diet, this is not for you. If you're looking for a new, sustainable lifestyle where you can eat anything for a limited time each day, this book is worth more than its price.

I statedI.F on 01/03/20, 1st day had a horrible headache (raising 4 grandkids will do that tonya).So decided todays wasnt going to be successful, Had to pop a piece of gum in mouth to release some tension from the headache and the gkids, we was out running to Dr's apts etc.Came home read mlm more of the bookDDD, and looked up fb groups etc.Today is another new day, I am on day 4 if I.F and down 1.8lbs, that dont sound like much BUt the way I feel now when I wake up at 4:30 a.m and start my LONG day is a better feel ih ng than any # can give me!I plan to keep going and become a OMAD lifestyle, I am almost there already just by doing 18/6 for a cple days and trew in a day of 19 hrs fasting, I stop eating at 6:30 p.m now matter what time my open window has left!I cant Thank God enough for encouraging Gin to wrote this book and for telling Me to start this lifestyle!P.S I am NOT at my highest weight, it was in 2014 at 333lbs, I decided to have Weight lose surgery, 1st1.5yr got down to 220lbs, got custody of 4 grandkids and stopped thinking of me, I started I.F this year at 284.6 lbs and I will get to my goal of under 200 in 2 yrs,(Remember I gained over 60 lbs in about 4 yrs so going to take awhile to get off another 100). then will settle for 175 and Let God do the rest!Best of Luck!!Kim fr ok m Ky

A few years ago, I looked into intermittent fasting, and once I saw I would have to eat only every other day (that author’s stance), I thought, “Never gonna happen.” Fast forward to this year, and in October saw a friend’s Instagram post about fitting into jeans she hadn’t worn in years & that she was doing intermittent fasting after reading “Delay, Don’t Deny”, and I thought, “I can delay...let me grab this book.” I am so glad I did.Gin’s writing style is easy to read. She summarizes various approaches to intermittent fasting (IF) while citing resources you can get more details, if desired. I loved being able to learn a bit of the science behind the lifestyle choice, so I wasn’t worried about getting caught up in some dangerous fad. I referred to the book a good bit in the beginning, but quickly felt confident in what I was doing for my body. I was lucky to see results in days...decreased inflammation all over. I have seen a slow, steady decrease in my weight, a slow, steady decrease in my measurements, an increase in energy, and improved sleep.I have given away two other copies of this book, and will continue to suggest it to anyone who wants to know if they can incorporate IF into their life. I have now read 5 books on the subject (mostly to enhance my understanding of the biology behind the success) and firmly feel that Gin’s book is ABSOLUTELY the one to start with, and the easiest to understand. It’s a one-stop reference to getting yourself started on the path to a healthier you, whether you have weight to lose or not.Grab this book today. You’re worth the investment.

I haven’t read thru all 3 books yet but am looking forward to testing these theories!Makes perfect sense!