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Fast Like a Girl

A Woman's Guide to Using the Healing Power of Fasting to Burn Fat, Boost Energy, and Balance Hormones

Mindy Pelz

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Fast Like a Girl
The Science of Fasting+
Hormone Cycles & Fasting Phases+
Six Types of Fasting+
The 30-Day Reset Protocol+
Eating Styles to Support Cycles+
How to Break a Fast+

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Question 1 of 7
According to the book, what is the process of 'metabolic switching'?
  • A. The body's transition from digesting complex carbohydrates to simple sugars.
  • B. The transition from a sugar-burning mode to a fat-burning mode using ketones.
  • C. The shift in resting metabolic rate that occurs after 72 hours of fasting.
  • D. The hormonal shift between estrogen production and progesterone production.
Question 2 of 7
What did recent studies in 2018 and 2020 reveal about metabolic improvements in individuals?
  • A. They were achieved primarily by drastically reducing daily caloric intake.
  • B. They required a strict combination of cardiovascular exercise and a ketogenic diet.
  • C. They were experienced simply by reducing the daily time window in which participants ate, without changing their diet.
  • D. They only occurred when participants fasted for more than 24 hours at least twice a week.
Question 3 of 7
Why does Dr. Mindy Pelz advise against fasting during the 'nurture phase' (day 20 until bleeding begins)?
  • A. Fasting increases insulin, which can cause excessive estrogen production during this phase.
  • B. The body requires high levels of testosterone during this phase, which fasting suppresses.
  • C. Fasting decreases glucose and increases cortisol, which hinders the body's ability to produce progesterone.
  • D. The digestive system is highly sensitive during this time and requires constant caloric intake to prevent ulcers.
Question 4 of 7
During the 'power phases' of a woman's cycle (days 1-10 and 16-19), what fasting protocol is recommended?
  • A. Fasting should be completely avoided to protect hormone production.
  • B. Fasts should be strictly limited to no more than 13 hours.
  • C. Fasts of any length are beneficial, including experimenting with longer fasts up to 72 hours.
  • D. Only 24-hour gut reset fasts should be performed.
Question 5 of 7
According to the book, what is the specific biological benefit of completing a 72-hour fast?
  • A. It resets the immune system.
  • B. It triggers a dopamine reset.
  • C. It forces the cells to start healing themselves through autophagy.
  • D. It serves as a dedicated gut reset.
Question 6 of 7
What is the primary purpose of the 'hormone feasting' eating style?
  • A. To keep glucose levels as low as possible during the power phases.
  • B. To support progesterone production by allowing higher carbohydrate intake.
  • C. To maximize protein intake for muscle building after a 72-hour fast.
  • D. To eliminate all carbohydrates from the diet to maintain a constant state of ketosis.
Question 7 of 7
If a person's primary goal is to burn fat, what type of food does the author recommend breaking a fast with?
  • A. Good fats, because they stabilize blood sugar and help the body stay in a fat-burning state.
  • B. Lean proteins, because they immediately trigger muscle protein synthesis.
  • C. Simple carbohydrates, to quickly replenish depleted glycogen stores in the liver.
  • D. Probiotic-rich foods, because they rapidly increase the resting metabolic rate.

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Fast Like a Girl Summary & Overview

Fast Like a Girl (2022) empowers women to craft a fasting lifestyle based on their own personal hormone cycle. Learn how to harness your natural power by making fasting work with your body rather than against it.

Who Should Listen to Fast Like a Girl?

  • Women looking to get in touch with their hormones and cycle
  • Anyone who wants to harness their body’s natural power
  • People searching for a healthier way of eating

About the Author: Mindy Pelz

Dr. Mindy Pelz is a well-known holistic health expert, personal wellness coach, author, and speaker. Through her popular YouTube channel, she’s helped women around the world reach their full potential by teaching them to unlock the inherent power of their bodies. Her other books include The Reset Factor and The Menopause Reset.

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