Intermittent Fasting: Nourishing Your Goddess Body & Soul
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Our Goddess energy calls us to seek harmony in how we live, eat, and care for ourselves. It whispers for balance—a rhythm that honours both the physical body and the soul within. In today’s world, where quick fixes and flashy trends are everywhere, it’s easy to lose touch with what truly supports our well-being.
That’s why intermittent fasting feels less like a fad and more like a return to balance. It isn’t about restriction, but about creating space—space for the body to rest, the mind to renew, and the soul to reset. (Sounds a bit like a Goddess getaway...and ladies, don’t we all crave that kind of reset?)
In this Health WOW, let’s step into this conversation together with curiosity, compassion, and the radiant energy of sisterhood. We’ll explore what intermittent fasting is, why so many women are embracing it, and how it can nurture your Goddess body, mind, and spirit.
What Is Intermittent Fasting?
Unlike diets that tell you what to eat, intermittent fasting (IF) is about when you eat. Think of it as a gentle rhythm: periods of nourishment followed by periods of rest. This gives your body a chance to digest, repair, and renew.
Popular styles of IF include:
16/8 Method: Fast for 16 hours (including sleep) and eat within an 8-hour window.
5:2 Method: Eat normally for 5 days, then lower your intake on 2 non-consecutive days.
Alternate Day Fasting: Switching between fasting and eating days.
The beauty is: there’s no one-size-fits-all. You choose the rhythm that feels aligned with your energy and lifestyle. (Because let’s be real, ‘one-size-fits-all’ usually means good luck, sister—and Goddesses were never meant to squeeze into the same mold).
The Benefits Beyond the Scale
1. Cellular Renewal:
Your body activates its natural self-cleaning mode (autophagy), clearing out old or damaged cells so you feel refreshed from the inside out. (Forget the Botox-I'll take the free cellular renewal option, thank you very much!)
2. Mental Clarity:
With digestion on pause, many women notice sharper focus, creative sparks, and greater calm—as if the mental fog lifts. (Think mental clarity guru Marie Kondo style—tidying up your thoughts and only keeping the ones that spark joy!)
3. Emotional Well-being:
IF fosters mindfulness around eating, helping you build self-trust, compassion, and presence in each moment. (In other words: less food guilt, more food grace—and that’s a WOW in itself! And yes, even a little help to break my current M&Ms addiction… lol!)
4. Spiritual Awareness:
Fasting has always been sacred in spiritual traditions. It opens the door to gratitude, introspection, and a deeper connection with the divine—however you define that in your Goddess journey. (Sounds less like a health trend and more like a Goddess retreat for the soul, don’t you think?)
Intermittent Fasting & Weight Management
Yes, intermittent fasting can also be a gentle companion in your weight wellness journey. Here’s how it supports your Goddess's body:
Gentle Calorie Balance:
Most diets focus on cutting foods out, tracking every bite, or counting calories until your head spins. Intermittent fasting works differently—by creating a natural rhythm of eating and resting. Since you’re eating in a shorter window, your body often takes in fewer calories without you having to micromanage every meal. (No dreaded food scales required—your body already knows the rhythm!)
Fat as Fuel:
Once your body uses up stored sugar (glycogen), it taps into fat for energy. This is why you may notice your energy stays steady during fasting—your Goddess body is literally running on its built-in reserves. (Finally, a moment where fat is the hero instead of the evil villain!)
Blood Sugar Balance:
When we snack all day, insulin (your blood sugar regulator) is constantly spiking and crashing. Over time, this can make your cravings louder and your energy dips more intense.
Fasting gives insulin a break, helping your body become more sensitive to it again—which means steadier blood sugar, calmer cravings, and more consistent energy. (Goddess translation: reduced cravings and therefore fewer 3 p.m. raids to the snack cupboard…you’re welcome!)
Hormone Harmony:
During fasting, your body naturally boosts certain hormones like growth hormone and norepinephrine—the kind that support fat burning instead of storing it. (Finally… hormones that aren’t plotting against our jeans and our genes! A little Goddess teamwork at last!)
Appetite Reset:
Two hormones run the show with appetite: ghrelin (the “feed me” hormone) and leptin (the “I’m satisfied” hormone). Modern eating often throws them out of whack, leaving us hungrier than we should be and missing the signal to stop. Intermittent fasting helps bring these hormones back into balance so you can actually hear your body’s signals again. (Imagine your cravings on mute and your Goddess fullness signal actually working for once—instead of ghosting you at the exact moment you’re three handfuls into the M&Ms. I know, this one's on me and leptin is my new best friend...lol!)
Metabolism Support:
With strict dieting, the body sometimes shifts into “starvation mode”—slowing metabolism to save energy. Intermittent fasting, however, appears to avoid this issue. Early research suggests it can help maintain, or even boost, your metabolism thanks to fat-burning hormones like norepinephrine and muscle-supporting growth hormone. (Because the last thing we need is our metabolism deciding to take a nap while we’re on fire, getting things done, right?)
Goddess Takeaway
Your Goddess body is unique, and what feels magical for someone else may not feel aligned for you—and that’s okay. Intermittent fasting is not about perfection; it’s simply a tool. One of many ways you can invite balance, renewal, and self-love into your life.
Think of it less as a diet and more as a gentle retreat — a mini Goddess getaway your body, mind, and soul can enjoy whenever it feels right. A pause to rest, to renew, and to reset.
Beautiful, you don’t need to chase every trend. Your light doesn’t come from rules or restrictions—it comes from YOU.
So whether intermittent fasting becomes part of your rhythm or not, remember: you already carry the glow of WOW energy within you.
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Love, Positive Paula
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References
Caloric Restriction: Antoni, R., Johnston, K. L., Collins, A. L., & Robertson, M. D. (2017). Intermittent v. continuous energy restriction: Differential effects on postprandial glucose and lipid metabolism following matched weight loss in overweight/obese participants. British Journal of Nutrition, 117(2), 344–353. [DOI: 10.1017/S0007114516004346]
Increased Fat Burning: Tinsley, G. M., & La Bounty, P. M. (2015). Effects of intermittent fasting on body composition and clinical health markers in humans. Nutrition Reviews, 73(10), 661–674. [DOI: 10.1093/nutrit/nuv041]
Improved Insulin Sensitivity: Patterson, R. E., & Sears, D. D. (2017). Metabolic effects of intermittent fasting. Annual Review of Nutrition, 37, 371–393. [DOI: 10.1146/annurev-nutr-071816-064634]
Hormonal Changes: Longo, V. D., & Mattson, M. P. (2014). Fasting: Molecular mechanisms and clinical applications. Cell Metabolism, 19(2), 181–192. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2013.12.008]
Appetite Regulation: Harris, L., Hamilton, S., Azevedo, L. B., Olajide, J., De Brún, C., Waller, G., Whittaker, V., Sharp, T., Lean, M., Hankey, C., & Ells, L. (2018). Intermittent fasting interventions for treatment of overweight and obesity in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 16(2), 507–547. [DOI: 10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003850]
Enhanced Metabolic Rate: Varady, K. A., Bhutani, S., Klempel, M. C., Kroeger, C. M., Trepanowski, J. F., Haus, J. M., Hoddy, K. K., & Calvo, Y. (2013). Alternate day fasting for weight loss in normal weight and overweight subjects: A randomized controlled trial. Nutrition Journal, 12(1), 1–12. [DOI: 10.1186/1475-2891-12-146]
