Have you ever struggled with yo-yo dieting? Do you feel lack of energy, itchy skin or mid-day blues? If you can relate, this episode about living clean(ish) is for you. This week's guest is author, retired teacher and IF expert, Gin Stephens, who shares her story struggling with weight and how Intermittent Fasting (IF) finally helped. While adapting to a healthy aka clean(ish) lifestyle, she learned she could feel good, be well and not deny herself. In her new book, "Clean(ish)" and on this episode, she charismatically talks about real foods, a healthier home and life with less toxins. Gin believes in eating real vs. not real foods as well as using products on your skin and in your homes with less harmful chemicals. Yet on the same note - doesn’t focus on perfection. If you're looking to lose weight or feel physically better, this episode provides a ton of resources and inspiration. Gin shares stories, suggestions and a behind-the-scenes intel on how she made a healthier life and how you can, too. SHOW NOTES 6:13 - Gin shares her weight loss journey 8:37 - When Gin started Intermittent Fasting 10:53 - What is Intermittent Fasting (IF)? 13:55 - How to teach your body to be metabolically flexible 17:00 - What is the "Clean(ish)" concept? 20:13 - What is autophagy? 23:08 - Talking about chemical studies 27:00 - Tips on how to start living clean(ish) 30:41 - How to get family on board 34:18 - Products Gin loves 43:20 - Unlearning shame with food choices 47:00 - Caryn and Gin play The Grateful Game Environmental Working Group - Healthy Living App: https://www.ewg.org/apps/ Gin's favorite house cleaning products -Branch Basics: https://www.ginstephens.com/branchbasics.html Meal Delivery Kits - Green Chef: https://chef.greenchef.com Sunbasket: https://sunbasket.com/ One Potato: https://onepotato.com/ Daily Harvest: https://www.daily-harvest.com/ (use PRETTYWELLNESS code at checkout for $25 off your first order) CONNECT with Gin Gin's website: https://www.ginstephens.com/ Gin's books "Clean(ish:)" https://amzn.to/3AclTTr "Delay, Don't Deny:" https://amzn.to/33JK2EM "Feast. Fast. Repeat.:" https://amzn.to/3GL6vQr "Feast without Fear:" https://amzn.to/3fDwGMW Gin's Podcasts The Intermittent Fasting Podcast: https://ifpodcast.com/ Intermittent Fasting Stories: https://www.intermittentfastingstories.com/ Life Lessons: https://www.lifelessonscommunity.com/ CONNECT with us www.PrettyWellness.com/podcast - for more information on the podcast episodes 
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