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28-Day FAST Start Day-by-Day

The Ultimate Guide to Starting (or Restarting) Your Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle So It Sticks

Gin Stephens

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Question 1 of 7
According to the text, what is the 'magic' of intermittent fasting that leads to its long-term benefits?
  • A. Restricting daily calorie intake to consistently maintain a severe caloric deficit.
  • B. Metabolic flexibility, which is the ability to seamlessly shift between using food and stored body fat for fuel.
  • C. Eliminating carbohydrates entirely to force the body into a permanent state of ketosis.
  • D. The psychological discipline developed by permanently denying yourself your favorite foods.
Question 2 of 7
Why do many people who experience initial benefits from intermittent fasting eventually falter, according to the author?
  • A. The physical act of fasting becomes progressively harder on the body over time.
  • B. They fail to consume enough electrolytes and supplements during their eating window.
  • C. They fall victim to shaky psychology, such as setting unrealistic expectations or doubting themselves.
  • D. Their metabolism permanently slows down, causing inevitable weight regain.
Question 3 of 7
In the author's strategy for transitioning to an intermittent fasting lifestyle, what does the acronym 'FAST' stand for?
  • A. Fast clean, Adapt, Settle in, Tweak
  • B. Focus, Assess, Strategize, Track
  • C. Fasting, Autophagy, Starvation, Timing
  • D. Food restriction, Activity, Sleep, Timing
Question 4 of 7
Why does the author advise against consuming zero-calorie sweeteners during the fasting period?
  • A. They contain hidden carbohydrates that immediately break the fast.
  • B. They trigger an anticipatory insulin release through taste receptors, which halts fat burning.
  • C. They artificially inflate the stomach, leading to severe hunger pangs and cramping.
  • D. They stop the liver from producing glycogen, leading to extreme fatigue.
Question 5 of 7
What is 'autophagy' in the context of intermittent fasting?
  • A. The process by which the liver stores excess glucose as glycogen for later use.
  • B. A state of heightened mental clarity caused by the brain's consumption of ketones.
  • C. The cellular clean-up process where old and damaged cellular components are broken down and recycled.
  • D. The biological shortcut that tells the brain food is on the way.
Question 6 of 7
What biological event must occur before the body successfully makes the 'metabolic switch' to fat adaptation?
  • A. The stomach must shrink to reduce the production of hunger-causing hormones.
  • B. The liver must nearly deplete its glycogen storage tank.
  • C. The body must be supplied with a high amount of exogenous ketones.
  • D. The muscles must begin breaking down protein to generate new glucose.
Question 7 of 7
How does the author suggest you 'tweak your perspective' when the waiting period before eating feels tedious?
  • A. Distract yourself by engaging in high-intensity workouts to pass the time quickly.
  • B. Remind yourself of the money and calories you are saving by skipping a meal.
  • C. Cultivate gratitude by recognizing that the fasting period is the exact moment your body is doing cellular repair and fat burning.
  • D. Drink flavored herbal teas to trick your brain into thinking you are actually eating.

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28-Day FAST Start Day-by-Day Summary & Overview

28-Day FAST Start Day-By-Day (2023) offers an original intermittent fasting program for forming lasting habits, even after prior lapses. Simple daily check-ins build self-awareness and resilience as readers discover renewed health over 28 days of time-restricted eating.

Who Should Listen to 28-Day FAST Start Day-by-Day?

  • Anyone seeking sustainable weight loss and improved metabolic health
  • People looking to boost energy, mental clarity, and general wellbeing
  • Individuals who've tried fasting before but struggled to stick with it

About the Author: Gin Stephens

Gin Stephens is the New York Times bestselling author of Fast. Feast. Repeat and Delay, Don't Deny. Since adopting intermittent fasting in 2014, she’s built a platform of support resources including a website, online groups, and a top-ranked podcast. 

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