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Delay, Don't Deny
- Living an Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle
- Narrated by: Gin Stephens
- Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Health & Wellness, Fitness, Diet & Nutrition
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Summary
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In this audiobook, you will learn the science behind intermittent fasting and also understand how to adjust the various intermittent-fasting plans to work for your unique lifestyle.
The best part about intermittent fasting is it doesn't require you to give up your favorite foods! You'll learn how to change when to eat so you don't have to change what you eat.
Are you ready to take control of your health and finally step off of the diet roller coaster? All you have to do is learn how to delay; don't deny!
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-06-20
Such clarity gained from this book!
I have read/listened lots of “diet books” and none of them have got through to me like this one. Firstly, it’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle and it is so simple. I had already read the Obesity Code before this and although I thought it was interesting, I didn’t put it into practice. However this book is written (and read) from the experience of Gin who has and is living the lifestyle just made so much more sense. Once you have read this book, get yourself on the FB groups. It’s life changing.
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- Brian Howard
- 13-02-20
Life changing!
I've had weight, pain, insulin and blood glucose issues for 12 years, starting in my first pregnancy. I have been low carb most of that time, which helped to a degree, but I came to learn that fasting was the fast track to endocrine healing. By complete fluke I stumbled across Gin's podcast on Spotify "Intermittent Fasting Stories". It was incredibly motivating and inspiring, so I downloaded Gin's book. I was already well familiar with fasting, Fung, Taubes, Mosley, Longo, McDonald etc. I had tried all the fasts! But Gin's advice is a game changer!!! Not only does she present the information in a way that just makes you believe that you can fast, but clean fasting is the difference between hardship and ease! She isn't pretentious or try hard, she's selling something, she just presents the way she tried and failed and then finally found something that worked, and that can probably work for anyone. I have already lost 16lbs in one month and have never lost weight so easily or felt so good! I don't feel deprived and have amazing energy all day. Clean fasting is easy once you adapt and feel like I can do this forever. It's a lifestyle and Gin converted me to that!
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- Amazon Customer
- 27-04-19
weight loss and health focused
good paced reading not too science heavy. real and relatable. would recommend. thank you Gin
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- Miss KM McElroy
- 04-07-20
Great to listen to
Loved it, Gin is very funny and she has inspired me to do this. There are many sciencey books out there, however, sometimes you just need an honest practical approach with some science of cause! I recommend you listen to this book even if you have read/listened too many other books on intermittent fasting.
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- David
- 24-06-20
Great book easy to listen to
For my 1st book I found it very useful and informative. I found that the authors voice was calming which made it possible for me to complete the book. Thank you
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- Cristina
- 20-03-19
Fantastic explanation about IF
I have been doing IF on and off for the past 6 months. Read few books about it. But this one made it so clear many topics which i wasnt sure if i was doing right.... or if it was the right thing to do it on my journey of losing weight and feel good about myself. Inspired and motived me even more to not give up on IF process.
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- Eniger
- 26-01-19
Life changing
This book is personable yet science based and really easy to understand yet not oversimplified.
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- Sarah MB
- 06-08-18
Great book
Love the conversational way this book is written. Great insight into fasting and something I am now trying out for myself.
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- laurakay82
- 30-03-22
Absolutely loved it!
Loved it! So easy to listen to and incredibly informative and inspiring. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the Intermittent Fasting lifestyle who maybe doesn't want to get bogged down in anything too science heavy. I could honestly listen to Gin all day, she has such a warm and friendly voice.
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- Panache
- 16-10-21
fabulous , inspiring and made me laugh too
listened to it three times now as it an easy listen and fascinating. love listening to Gin's humour and lived experience.
Thank you Gin for your help abd guidance and humanity through the book.
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- karen McCann
- 10-02-20
Skip and read Obesity Code by Dr Jung. Seriously.
You may notice that this author cites Dr Jung ad nausaum. However, Dr Jung NEVER cites this author and there's a reason for that.
This is simply HER own success story. Gin is a teacher, not a scientist, nutritionist, dietitian or physician and is monumentally unqualified to write about anything other than her own experience. SO, this is actually a memoir, not so much a guide.
The narration is unfortunate, but tolerable. But I truly think authors shouldn't narrate their own books. There are professionals for that.
Her Facebook groups and podcasts are riddled with horrible misinformation, dangerously so. The podcasts peddle MLMs, subscription boxes and woo. When challenged, Gin simply shuts down commenting, deletes other comments, or simply deletes the entire post. Each post is reviewed by her personally before it can even be asked. This lacks transparency and authenticity.
Fat does NOT "turn into muscle." Muscle does NOT WEIGH more than fat. Himalayan salt is just SALT. It isn't a cure all. It is NOT okay to binge on fast food, cupcakes, milkshakes, and coffee creamer during a window.
This book is a guide to a binge eating disorder.
Proceed with extreme caution.
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- Jennifer D.
- 31-07-18
Have a print copy, STILL bought Audible version!
Two doctors and a nutritionist recommended Intermittent Fasting for me. It sounded kooky and restrictive and impossible for a long while and then I Googled around and found Gin's podcast which led me to her books (Delay, Don't Deny and Feast without Fear). Gin's clear explanations made it seem a lot less kooky, a lot less restrictive, and a lot more manageable for someone who wants a normal life that involves sharing meals and social events with family and friends. DDD is a perfect introduction and also provides lots of background reading for those who want to dig deeper into the medical studies and science. I've shared her chapter describing insulin resistance a few times already to explain why I'm doing IF. Gin also has a delightful Georgia accent and genuine laugh that makes listening enjoyable. This is a great book to get started. If you want to keep it simple, you can just dive right in. If you want to learn more, she provides the annotated bibliography.
69 people found this helpful
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- Stephanie M.
- 31-07-18
I love this way of life!
I have been fasting since January and could not be happier with the way I feel! I have read this book twice already and still wanted the audiobook! I recommend Gin’s other books as well.
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- Amazon Customer
- 31-07-18
Excellent Way of Life
This has become my way of eating for the last 3 months. Down 35lbs and Loving life. I definitly recommend every one try this. My wife and sister law are now on board with me since seeing my results. Download, join up , and hold on for the results.
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- Mindi
- 31-07-18
Sanity at last
The concepts described in this book are simple and sane. The author explains the benefits of intermittent fasting thoroughly and in easy to understand language. She also describes various ways to fast, how to get started, and helpful hints for the journey. Additional resources are provided for readers who want to read more of the science behind IF.
The author's personal story is very relatable and will sound familiar to many of us who have yo-yo dieted.
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in IF.
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- CAD
- 18-08-19
This is the last 'diet' you will need to try
As a 'questioner' in the Gretchen Rubin "The Four Tendencies" framework I usually only listen to experts with credentials, or other credible sources like WireCutter or Consumer Reports -- People and organizations that are reliably credible. And while Gin isn't a doctor and doesn't have a degree in nutritional science and is not a registered dietitian, she has gained my respect because of her relentless review of research and the fact that she has personally tried about 25 diets. So with that caveat, I am about 8 weeks in with this intermittent fasting routine, and it has become a lifestyle for me. The research is abundant and incredibly persuasive - intermittent fasting improves health from the cellular level, and some of the side effects are healing 'leaky gut', improved cognition, less sensitivity in terms of what you can eat, more energy, and weight loss. Gin Stephens didn't invent intermittent fasting but she has perfected the strategy and the details of what 'clean' fasting is and it really does work. If you have been struggling with not being able to lose weight, you have a tire around your belly, you can't eat a lot of foods because they are inflammatory, you feel fatigued all the time, you feel like you are not thinking as clearly as you should... then this book is worth the read!
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- DanaT
- 31-07-18
Changed my life!
I found this book on a recommendation from a friend. After 20+ years of yo-yo dieting and gaining and losing weight and feeling like a failure, this book has changed my life forever. I read the book in record time and began implementing IF immediately. The lifestyle was easy to implement, made so much sense, and I lost 20 pounds in the first 6 weeks. Was able to stay on the lifestyle while on vacation recently, and even lost 2 more pounds! I no longer have the defeating mentality that I've had for so long, I feel healthier, and I'm enjoying life. IF is so worth it, and this book allowed me to make this life change. I recommend it to anyone and everyone!
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- J. E. Tippins
- 11-08-18
Awesome!!
I have actually read the hard copy of this book twice.. but I wanted to be able to have quick access while driving or away on trips. Best investment ever.. I love to hear Gin speak.. and I can hear her words of wisdom in my head!! This is a way of life.. it's not a diet you get on and then get off. I am so very thankful for this genuine lady and many others who are making a difference in the lives of so many.
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- Kim Cunningham
- 01-08-18
Exceptional research plus Southern charm
If you are looking for "HOW" to do Intermittent fasting, this is the book for you. Gin has done so much research and it is all in one place. I read Dr. Fung’s Obesity Code first and loved how he explained how the human body works to lose weight. Gin put everything together into a step by step guide on how to do it so you are successful. It is pretty much like she is sitting at your kitchen table telling you all you need to know. Now, with the audio book version, literally……..she’s in your kitchen. Plus, she has an adorable Southern accent. I couldn’t recommend it more.
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- CaptainAmerica68
- 14-02-20
Hmmm.....weight loss doesn't equate to good health
This is the first book I find myself wanting to return. I've already read Dr. Fung's work and books (and all of the ones she mentions) so there was nothing new in here for me, however for someone else, they might like the very minute recap of some of his studies and the basic concept behind the one meal a day lifestyle. Otherwise, it's just a book that refers to studies for you to look up on your own, which he explains in his books.
I joined the Facebook group and I was just floored at what was being advocated for meals! The concept, I get and fully support. The lack of nutrient dense meals though, wow. I finished the book after joining the group and I can see the confusion. She is stern about "keeping your eyes on your own plate," which translates to "don't alert someone to the fact that a high sugar, fast food, refined garbage life style is detrimental because you would be judging and if they are losing weight, mind your own business."
In her book she says she is not giving up refined grains, processed foods, sugar, etc. But that's ok. She's losing weight. It's so incredibly irresponsible to promote that kind of lifestyle! Autophagy is not going to be the only thing that shields you from cancer.
I lost an incredible amount of weight on a strict keto diet a couple of years ago. But I was not healthy. I was taking more supplements that should be legally allowed and I still lost my hair, couldn't sleep, couldn't use the bathroom without an enema, and got fibromyalgia symptoms, just to name a few. All of this because I was losing weight in an unhealthy manner.
Just because you CAN lose weight on fast food for one meal a day doesn't mean it's good for you to make this a lifestyle. You can lose weight on chemo or on meth. Weight loss shouldn't be the plumb line for good health. This book had so much potential and the author has a lot of pull and could have very easily inspired many people to lose weight while making sure they were properly nourished. That catches up with you in the long run. Enjoy it now, if you follow this lackadaisical way of eating. You will look pretty hot, but your body, on a cellular level, will begin to reap the results that you can't see happening now. I still can't get over the idea of saying sugar and junk was something she wasn't going to give up and that she probably should eat more nutritious meals but wasn't going to. When you influence people in a book and on social media, you have a moral responsibility to offer them more than just a way to trim waistline. Weight loss does not equate to good health.
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