
About this episode
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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