About Fifty and Fabulous: The Power of Intermittent Fasting to Lose Weight and Reset the Clock after 50 by Jennifer Edwards:
“Fifty and Fabulous” by Jennifer Edwards explores the transformative effects of intermittent fasting for individuals over the age of fifty. The book argues against the inevitability of weight gain due to aging and lifestyle factors, promoting intermittent fasting as a viable solution to manage weight, enhance metabolic health, and address age-related changes in body function.
Edwards begins by discussing the societal misconceptions around weight and aging, emphasizing how intermittent fasting provides a break for the digestive system, leading to more efficient food processing and weight management. She highlights the broader health benefits, such as improved metabolic functions, enhanced insulin sensitivity, and reduced risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular issues. The text underscores the practice’s historical and cultural roots, demonstrating its long-standing application and benefits.
The core of the book is its practical guidance on implementing intermittent fasting, tailored specifically for those over fifty. Edwards shares personal anecdotes of her struggles with weight and how intermittent fasting helped her gain control over her body, leading to sustained weight loss, improved mental clarity, and better overall health. She provides a detailed explanation of various fasting methods, such as 16/8, 5:2, and Eat-Stop-Eat, offering readers options to choose what best fits their lifestyle.
Additionally, the book addresses common myths and misunderstandings about fasting, providing scientific evidence to counteract prevalent fears such as muscle loss or exacerbated hunger. Edwards also includes chapters on how to start fasting, manage the eating schedule effectively, and handle the psychological challenges associated with changing eating habits.
“Fifty and Fabulous” serves not only as a guide to intermittent fasting but also as a motivational tool for readers to reclaim their health and vitality in later life, promoting a holistic approach to wellness that integrates diet, mindful eating, and self-care.
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Author Bio:
Women’s health advocate Jennifer Edwards is the author of Fasting Through The Change and Fifty and Fabulous.
Her writing focuses on women’s health and wellness, particularly within the scope of menopause and intermittent fasting. Drawing on her extensive knowledge and experience, she makes complex health concepts accessible and easy to understand through her engaging and relatable style.
Jennifer was diagnosed with early menopause at the age of 38, which led her to immerse herself in meticulous research. This included taking part in an n-of-1 clinical trial to relieve her symptoms holistically and address the emotional and psychological dimensions of going through menopause. Along the way, she developed a passion for empowering women through this phase of life, always keeping her eye on the goal of writing self-help books, which she was able to focus on when she retired from her career in finance.
In parallel with the later stages of her two-decade-long navigation of menopause, Jennifer began practicing intermittent fasting five years ago, committing to extensive research to tailor her approach to women going through menopause. The incredible results she experienced as a result fed into her work in women’s health, and she is dedicated to helping women of menopausal age use intermittent fasting in a way that truly works for their bodies and specific needs.
Jennifer is married to “the nicest guy she’s ever known” and has two adult sons. She enjoys yoga, which she has been practicing for over 25 years, and takes every opportunity she can to hike in the mountains with her two fur babies.