Delay, Don't Deny: Living an Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle Kindle Edition

I ordered this book after reading raving reviews of a plan that allows you to eat whatever you want, provided you do so in OMAD (one meal a day). Since I'd been following a low carb diet over a year, often adhering to OMAD (but not eating anything I wanted) and combining my efforts with IF (intermittent fasting), I had to wonder if I was missing something since this book says you can eat whatever you want during that one meal. Well, okay, after a year or more of NO sugar and few carbs, this book was very enticing, as I'd still like to eat some ice cream or pie now and then!Though the book can be inspiring as far as a weight loss success story, I quickly found myself pitying a lot of readers that would clearly become frustrated if they've not read Obesity Code by Jason Fung prior to reading this book. While the author references Obesity Code and Jason Fung, as well as his intermittent fasting book, (among several other books/authors) my takeaway was that the author of this book was first able to learn the science behind why we gain weight (via Jason Fung and others) while formulating her own plan to lose the weight she wanted to lose. For the author, this meant she would delay certain foods (especially sugary treats) while on her journey of weight loss, but she would still enjoy some of those treats at her OMAD. While this concept worked for her and may work for others, those who are severely insulin resistant may not get away with such a concept, as insulin is the hormonal response that has caused weight issues in the majority of people in first place (this is all explained in Obesity Code). Many, many people need to completely ban sugar and severly reduce carbs in order to be successful, (even with OMAD and intermittment fasting), in order to expect good results such as weight loss, lower A1C, etc. While most people panic when faced with eliminating sugar and severly lowering carbs, once you do you soon find yourself freed from the chains of food/diet/weight loss/weight gain/ and the up and down cycle so many have battled for years on end. It is very freeing. You do begin to understand that our bodies are compromised (fattened up) based on a hormonal response that we ourselves are triggering when we ingest foods that cause a rise in insulin. This knowledge (light bulb moment) came about in my own life as I read Obesity Code. That book was life changing for me, as the science behind obesity is thoroughly explained. The antiquated "calories in/calories out," as well as "eat less/move more" theories are debunked once we allow our brains to accept the fact that FAT STORAGE is regulated by insulin! Jason Fung has turned the obesity problem on its head and by doing so, many people are now reaping the fabulous results of his efforts. Obviously, the author of this book also reaped the rewards of Jason Fung's work, as she notes in her book, though she spun it in a manner that includes carbs and sugar, which worked for her.Admittedly, I was skeptical that I could follow the same advice, yet hopeful. I was accustomed to OMAD, so I tried her concept. I kept carbs low, but added dessert with real sugar with that meal. I tried it for five days. My blood sugars--that I had been so proud of as I followed low carb/no sugar--began to increase. I didn't like the numbers I was seeing. At the end of the five days, I had gained four pounds. When I went to the FB group, I noticed this problematic issue has been presented many times. Gin explains that one should "delay" those foods we consider as treats until a time that our weight has come under control, thus the name of the book, "Delay, don't deny." When I saw that response at the group, I have to admit, I felt a little duped. The group also advises to "trust the process" and even "expect some weight gain" as your body adjusts. I was not willing to follow that advice, as I didn't want to GAIN, nor did I want my A1C results to be affected by the rise in blood sugars. I also knew I simply felt better by restricting carbs and eliminating sugar. For me, (speaking for my own body/experience) I have learned that SUGAR in any form initiates an overwhelming urge for more, more, more. Those five OMAD, which included desserts, left me thinking about and wanthing MORE dessert! When I follow a low carb/no sugar plan, I never crave desserts or even think about food until true hunger comes. I'm happy for the author and those that can follow such a plan, but many who are insulin resistant will find this concept to be one of frustration. Granted, the author admits she loves sugar, thus I give her credit for adapting the IF lifestyle to one where she was able to lose weight while holding on to that love of sugar.I will say this book can inspire anyone to take control of their health, as anyone that battles weight enjoys seeing the sucess of someone that has tackled their own problem. However, to gain knowledge (knowledge is power) as to why you're fat to begin with, Obesity Code is a must read.

For background, I have a degree in exercise science and nutrition and work with the general public in healthcare so I wanted to find a good book to recommend to people interested in intermittent fasting. This is not it.The book is contradictory to its own title. Her key point in the book is to get you to try her “one meal a day” OMAD lifestyle and then she talks about how people will judge you for skipping meals and eating less and tries to comfort you into trying her version of intermittent fasting. She also talks about how calories in/calories out is not important but goes straight on to tell you that her OMAD plan will have you eating significantly less calories each day compared to eating throughout the day. She spends more time repeating herself and describing the diets she has tried and her own experimentation with IF than actually describing a plan to follow and how to modify your lifestyle to work with it. Her method for intermittent fasting is to eat one meal a day and greatly reduce your calorie intake by eating “whatever you want” in a 5 hour window.. That is, as long as “whatever you want” is only one meal and a snack. How is this not denying yourself? With true intermittent fasting and a good exercise plan, you can lose weight and eat your normal amount of food and calories, but she never explains how to do this. A quick google search and you can find most of what you need to know about doing it the right way without denying yourself food like you do with her plan. Very contradicting title to the book.I have studied intermittent fasting and highly recommend that you do some research of your own and save yourself some money before buying this book. There is much better information out there on intermittent fasting and it does work!She briefly mentions exercise and states that resistance training will not help you lose weight because 5-10 lbs of muscle mass only equals 50 calories lost in metabolism, which is false and also a fact that she says she found on “Uncle Google”. It is clear that she has no knowledge on the subject and doesn’t understand how resistance training can boost metabolism for days after just one workout. She never even mentions how exercise can burn fat directly while in a fasted state, which is a huge selling point of intermittent fasting! A brief walk after a meal can also help clear circulating glucose and deliver it to the muscles to be used. I’m surprised she didn’t mention this because it helps lower the insulin release after eating and lowering insulin release is one of her main selling points for her “lifestyle”.

After hearing a lot about intermittent fasting I decided to buy this book and try for myself.What a good thing I did.Naturally I was concerned that it would be like every previous health/weight loss plan I have ever tried. Going well while it is all new, and then fading away once the novelty wears off.Well, it's been almost 6 weeks now and it is just getting easier and easier.The book explains in a clear and simple way why fasting works, why it doesn't slow down our metabolism like calorie restriction does, and gives good advice on finding a way to fit into your own lifestyle.The weight loss is slower than many other less sustainable systems, but this can be done for life. The main benefits are health improvements of many kinds. Oh, and no special foods or equipment, or potions to buy.Just eat the food you love, within the timeframe you decide. No need to count anything except time.I was a skeptic, but now I am a convert!

Maybe I had too many expectations from this book. She does have a down to earth way of writing if that appeals to you. The first issue for me was the constant UPPER CASE LETTERS THROUGHOUT THE BOOK!! Either she's yelling at me or doesn't think I'll UNDERSTAND IT. I found this annoying and insulting. The second issue is she goes into different plans that exist or different ways of doing intermittent fasting ie: The Up Day Down Day, the 5:2, the 18:6 etc. I could go on but this is a very basic book so if you've never heard of intermittent fasting then it could be somewhat useful but really there is a ton of fantastic free information on the internet. This is really just her story explaining what she ate during Christmas, what she eats and doesn't eat etc. with the emphasis on eating one meal a day or OMAD. I'm afraid this isn't for me but I will say It does seem to help a lot of people lose weight and feel good so that really is the main thing.

This book has literally changed my life. After years - decades even - of various diets, a friend recommended this book & eating plan to me and suddenly everything just ‘clicked’. It’s an easy read, not too ‘sciencey’ and all makes perfect sense. Forget everything you were ever taught or thought you knew about food - what to eat, what NOT to eat, when to eat, good food, bad food, carbs, protein, cabbage soup, Atkins, blah blah blah...... THIS is the answer. Sounds hard but I promise you, it’s ridiculously easy. I’ve converted several family members & friends to IF (with very little persuasion as they’ve seen how much weight I’ve lost & how healthy I look) and I want to spread the word! Buy the book, read it & get ready to change your life. You won’t be disappointed.

This book has changed my life in a very short space of time. I've struggled with food and weight since I hit puberty.IF (Intermittent Fasting) works for me like nothing else I've ever tried. I've lost weight and inches and my general health and energy levels are vastly improved, my hormones are regulating and my skin is soft.Gin writes in a way that makes you feel like you're chatting to a friend and she explains the science so it's understandable and how to start in a way that makes you want to start . There's a full support network if you want to take advantage or be part of it.I can't recommend highly enough.

Having been trying IF ( the 5/2 and alternative day fasting ) I bought this book to learn about fasting daily. This book was easy to read and loaded with information about how your body responds to certain foods and also how the body heals and loses fat by clean fasting daily. This book gave me hope and belief, after 25+ years of useless dieting and daily exercise and after 4 months of doing it, I am now 23lb down and going for it. This book is and was my salvation and gave me all i needed to lose weight and feel so much better in myself. I am just so very glad I bought it and can't reccomend it enough.