#23 Why Am I Not Losing Weight While Intermittent Fasting? (+ more!)

You may be asking yourself, "why am I not making any progress while fasting? I feel like I've actually GAINED weight." Or maybe you're wondering if pre-workout drinks or even chewing gum could be spiking your insulin and breaking your fast. We have the answers! Join us for today's episode with Chantel and Chris answering your questions. Continue to send your questions to questions@chantelrayway.com or text 757-412-9278

 

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Question 1 - 0:21

Does chewing gum break your fast? I know it’s a small thing - but I chew a lot of gum!!! Would that spike an insulin response? What are your thoughts?

Question 2 - 3:52

I need some recommendations for getting in shape, I haven’t seen the results I want yet!

 Question 3  - 7:14

Will drinking a pre-workout drink break my fast? Workout at 5am and first meal at 12, with an 8 hour window until 8.  Also, what about BCAA after workout?

Question 4 – 8:00

Hi Chantel and Chris, I LOVE your podcast and wanted to get you to weigh in on the great debate of sodium. I have read a lot about the Ketogenic diet and it talks a lot about making sure you get enough salt. But I have also heard that if you are a woman trying to lose weight, Sodium is your number one enemy! Which is true? Does sodium make me gain weight, or do I need it? Does sodium make me gain weight?

Question 5- 14:15

I have been fasting in an 8 hour window for a little over a month now, and have been working out REALLY hard with a new trainer. Since I started, I have gained about 5 pounds. My friends tell me I have probably gained all muscle weight, that muscle weighs more than fat, etc.. But 6 lbs is a lot! Is it possible to gain six pounds of muscle in a month, or do you think I am doing something wrong in my eating window…maybe I am eating too much?

Question 6 – 18:15

I tend to open my eating window around 2pm and I am RAVAGED! Like Chantel says in her book, I am hamster hungry. I try to eat something relatively healthy, but as soon as I eat, I feel a HUGE drop in my energy! It’s annoying because I feel so energetic in the morning and then lose that energy when I eat. Is this normal? Should I be eating something different? 

Question 7 – 23:34

My knee has been KILLING me lately…. It’s super painful and swollen.I have been working out harder than usual trying to get ready for the summer and I am wondering if I should stop workout out and give the knee some rest? Also, will fasting have any positive or negative affects on my knee?

Question 8 – 25:15

I loved your podcast with April! I have been looking into CBD oil for quite some time now and it definitely gave me the push to order some, I can’t wait to get started! I was wondering if it will break my fast, or if I can take it in the morning while I am in the fasted state?