Why I am even interested in this book and trying Sara Gottfried’s protocol: Let me give you a little of my back story. In 2014, my son Jake, who was then 3 years old, began to experience seizures. We immediately got him an appointment to the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Being new to this wholeContinue reading “Review of “Women, Food, and Hormones” by Sara Gottfried, MD – Chapter 1 (3/1)”
Author Archives: brennerblessings
Day 21-25 Rotational Fasting Challenge (2/21-2/25)
Well, 25 days came to an end quickly enough. I just wanted to recap what lessons I learned about rotational fasting. #1 It was harder to do than I thought it would be. #2 Fasting long on hard cardio days or the day before a hard cardio day was a disaster. I had zero energy,Continue reading “Day 21-25 Rotational Fasting Challenge (2/21-2/25)”
Day 16-20 Rotational Fasting Challenge (2/20-2/24)
“Rotational Fasting While Traveling Across Country” The last few days have been a blur to say the least. I flew out of PA to visit family on Wednesday afternoon (21st) for Wyoming. It took most of the day, between driving the 3 hours to Pittsburgh International Airport and the 5-hour layover in Minnesota. We finallyContinue reading “Day 16-20 Rotational Fasting Challenge (2/20-2/24)”
Day 14 & 15 Rotational Fasting Challenge (2/18-2/19)
Between my five kids (the ones still at home) getting this year’s flu, “support” training, for a marathon with my friend, preparation for my nutrition classes every week, homeschooling my kids, taking care of my 90-year-old mother, working full time at a vet clinic, and blogging, I can’t say I’m doing anything reeeeaaally well. Let’sContinue reading “Day 14 & 15 Rotational Fasting Challenge (2/18-2/19)”
Day 12 & 13 – Rotational Fasting Challenge (2/16-2/17)
Most of my days this week have been 12 hour fasting days. I’ve definitely found that those work best for me with my running schedule. Especially on long run days like today, when I have a 12 1/2-mile training run on the books. Basically, I wake up at 6:00 a.m., eat breakfast by 6:30, andContinue reading “Day 12 & 13 – Rotational Fasting Challenge (2/16-2/17)”
Day 10 & 11 Rotational Fasting Challenge – 2/14-2/15
When I meet with clients, I like to always start by asking them what is new and good in their lives. I do this because it’s human nature to focus on what’s not good. In turn, I feel like I need to ask myself the same question. So, what IS New and Good? Count myContinue reading “Day 10 & 11 Rotational Fasting Challenge – 2/14-2/15”
Day 9- 25 Day Rotational Fasting Challenge (2/13)
To be honest, today ended up being a dud. It started off well enough. I went for a 3-mile run and lifted a bit first thing in the morning. I did well at work. I brought a Mediterranean salad with chicken for lunch. It was dinner when it all came crashing down. I had made a plan to meet myContinue reading “Day 9- 25 Day Rotational Fasting Challenge (2/13)”
Day 8- 25 Day Rotational Fasting Challenge (2/12)
Well, I’m back to work this week which means I have a little less control over the timing of my meals. I broke my fast this morning at 6 a.m. and went for a 3-mile run followed by 30 minutes of weightlifting. The run was pretty sub par. I felt super tired, and energy deprived. I was almost 1/2Continue reading “Day 8- 25 Day Rotational Fasting Challenge (2/12)”
Day 7 – Rotational Fasting Challenge (2/11)
My eating window was from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. today. I fasted from 8:00p.m. on the 10th until 1:00 p.m. on Sunday the 11th, for a total of 17 hours. I did not exercise today. What I ate in my eating window today: clean protein bar, chicken breast stir fry, (cabbage and stir fry veggies) 1/2 cup OikosContinue reading “Day 7 – Rotational Fasting Challenge (2/11)”
Day 6 – Rotational Fasting Challenge (2/10)
Well, yesterday, I met up with some friends who are training for a marathon to do an 8-mile run. I actually ended up running 9.2 miles. So, that sort of ruled the day where my eating was concerned. I started my eating window at 10:00 a.m. and finished around 8:00 p.m. I usually find that when I runContinue reading “Day 6 – Rotational Fasting Challenge (2/10)”
Deep Roots Wellness 