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Feast Without Fear: Food and the Delay, Don't Deny Lifestyle
In Delay, Don’t Deny, Gin Stephens taught people around the world how to live an intermittent fasting lifestyle. Still, many wonder what foods they should be eating for best results. Is there one best diet that works for every one of us? The surprising answer to that question is an emphatic NO! In Feast Without Fear, the follow up to Delay, Don’t Deny, you will learn what makes each of us unique, and why there is not a one-size-fits-all approach, no matter what all of the diet books promise you. From your genetic differences to your individual gut microbiome, there are personal factors that affect how your body responds to the foods you eat. In addition, you will examine several well-researched dietary approaches that are linked to vibrant health and longevity. You will discover how to craft an individual eating style that makes you feel your very best, while still eating the foods you love. Get ready to Feast Without Fear!
174 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 29, 2017
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October 2, 2017
A wealth of knowledge!
I finished this book in less than 24 hours. After reading Gin's first book, I eagerly awaited the second and purchased it within minutes of it being available. At 44 I can finally be free of the prison that food has kept me in since childhood. Anorexic and bulimia during my teen years and alternating between slim and overweight my whole entire life, it's time to change my relationship with food. Thanks to IF I can finally really listen to what my body has to say. Thank you Gin.
I finished this book in less than 24 hours. After reading Gin's first book, I eagerly awaited the second and purchased it within minutes of it being available. At 44 I can finally be free of the prison that food has kept me in since childhood. Anorexic and bulimia during my teen years and alternating between slim and overweight my whole entire life, it's time to change my relationship with food. Thanks to IF I can finally really listen to what my body has to say. Thank you Gin.
May 6, 2018
Good info, but nothing new
I was hoping for some food, recipes or menu ideas. Maybe the title should be - What I did to lose weight and not -feast without fear. I like Gins podcast and agree with her nutrition protocol, but that was already covered in Delay don’t deny. This was supposed to be what I can eat. Where are the recipes?
I was hoping for some food, recipes or menu ideas. Maybe the title should be - What I did to lose weight and not -feast without fear. I like Gins podcast and agree with her nutrition protocol, but that was already covered in Delay don’t deny. This was supposed to be what I can eat. Where are the recipes?
February 9, 2018
This book is an easy read. The author goes into detail explaining why each person is different and what foods work for one will not work for another. Since starting this way of eating I lost 20 pounds, 5 inches off waist and hips and went down several sizes. The most important for me is my reflux is now gone due to healing that the fast promotes.
December 27, 2017
I like Gin Stephens's writing style, her honesty, and her research. This book is a good resource for understanding the whys behind healthy eating with multiple links for more dense research. Gin steadfastly refuses to give a one-size-fits-all plan which makes sense, but that personal responsibility to figure it out on my own always feels huge and a little disappointing.
February 2, 2019
Encouraging!
It makes sense and gives me hope. I liked the scienc-y parts too! I've been trying IF, and now realize I need to tighten up my window.
It makes sense and gives me hope. I liked the scienc-y parts too! I've been trying IF, and now realize I need to tighten up my window.
October 10, 2020
Don't read this book during your fasting window.
That being said, this book is packed with science of how our body digest food using the latest research up to the date this book is published. It's fascinating to read about how current science debunk popular diets and how our body reacts to certain food in layman terms.
The key takeaway is that all sorts of food science may be debunked in the future as we understand better how our body digest food. That being said, many diet authors may misinterpret the science and send the wrong message. Keep an open mind and deconstruct any conventional diet fads as new research emerge.
Yes, there are not much new knowledge written in this book than what is already popular. However, it is fascinating to read the science and find scientific references should readers wish to explore more of the science.
That being said, I found that much of what Gin said contradicted herself. She claimed she has found a lifestyle that allows anyone to eat anything they prefer. Then, she continues on claiming how some food is better than others. While I do not object that less-processed food and balanced meals are better than junk food, but then it is not exactly "just eat whatever you prefer". Despite the contradiction, I still really like her recommendation of what to put in our plate in order to improve our overall health and digestion system.
Nonetheless, it is a good easy read for anyone who's into intermittent fasting and would like to live a healthier lifestyle. I personally recommend this book as a starting point then if you wish to explore deeper in the science, Gin also included the books and scientific journals so you can read them and make conclusion on your own.
That being said, this book is packed with science of how our body digest food using the latest research up to the date this book is published. It's fascinating to read about how current science debunk popular diets and how our body reacts to certain food in layman terms.
The key takeaway is that all sorts of food science may be debunked in the future as we understand better how our body digest food. That being said, many diet authors may misinterpret the science and send the wrong message. Keep an open mind and deconstruct any conventional diet fads as new research emerge.
Yes, there are not much new knowledge written in this book than what is already popular. However, it is fascinating to read the science and find scientific references should readers wish to explore more of the science.
That being said, I found that much of what Gin said contradicted herself. She claimed she has found a lifestyle that allows anyone to eat anything they prefer. Then, she continues on claiming how some food is better than others. While I do not object that less-processed food and balanced meals are better than junk food, but then it is not exactly "just eat whatever you prefer". Despite the contradiction, I still really like her recommendation of what to put in our plate in order to improve our overall health and digestion system.
Nonetheless, it is a good easy read for anyone who's into intermittent fasting and would like to live a healthier lifestyle. I personally recommend this book as a starting point then if you wish to explore deeper in the science, Gin also included the books and scientific journals so you can read them and make conclusion on your own.
October 29, 2017
This was worth my time
I have lost 30 pounds so far this year with keto and IF (intermittent fasting) but have been stalled recently. I thought I might want to shake things up a bit to break the stall so I started researching expanding my fast and narrowing my feasting window. I found Gin Stephens’ Facebook group and joined. I learned from the experiences of other group members as well as the information files but when I read about this book while researching her first one, I was intrigued. I bought the e-book and I have no regrets. She references many experts in nutrition and health and gives links or info on their publications as well as studies. She did her homework for this book. If you are interested in food and nutrition this book will help. I wouldn’t call it a Diet book but a Nutrition book.
I have lost 30 pounds so far this year with keto and IF (intermittent fasting) but have been stalled recently. I thought I might want to shake things up a bit to break the stall so I started researching expanding my fast and narrowing my feasting window. I found Gin Stephens’ Facebook group and joined. I learned from the experiences of other group members as well as the information files but when I read about this book while researching her first one, I was intrigued. I bought the e-book and I have no regrets. She references many experts in nutrition and health and gives links or info on their publications as well as studies. She did her homework for this book. If you are interested in food and nutrition this book will help. I wouldn’t call it a Diet book but a Nutrition book.
June 10, 2019
I loved her first book, Delay, Don’t Deny a lot and am currently practicing the lifestyle that she shared in that book.
However, unfortunately, this book didn’t meet my expectations. It is definitely a book filled with facts and a lot of research on the different diets and programs; but I guess that my expectations was to know what are the food that I should take to compliment the Delay, Don’t Deny lifestyle. This was covered very simply as “eat what suits your body”. She does explain why she says this very well though.
In short, do manage your expectations that this book does have a lot of points and research on why you should Feast without Fear, why having a balance meal is good and why we should eat what suits our body. But it does not specifically tell you what are the food that you must eat/ avoid.
However, unfortunately, this book didn’t meet my expectations. It is definitely a book filled with facts and a lot of research on the different diets and programs; but I guess that my expectations was to know what are the food that I should take to compliment the Delay, Don’t Deny lifestyle. This was covered very simply as “eat what suits your body”. She does explain why she says this very well though.
In short, do manage your expectations that this book does have a lot of points and research on why you should Feast without Fear, why having a balance meal is good and why we should eat what suits our body. But it does not specifically tell you what are the food that you must eat/ avoid.
May 16, 2020
Gin Stephens’s books are accessible reading—quick easy reads that sound a clarion call to anyone who longs for a simpler and healthier relationship with food and their own body. She provides ample evidence to support the benefits of Intermittent Fasting as a lifestyle and, here, the critical role of high quality foods that support a healthy and diverse gut microbiome. She offers a straightforward explanation to suit those who don’t want to delve deeply into the science and ample reference/access to the scientific research for those who do. Critical reading for an overfed and unhealthy society.
June 18, 2020
“We can take a lesson from the longest living people in the world. We can eat foods that taste good. We can learn to listen to our bodies and feed ourselves a wide variety of nutritious foods. We can stop eating foods that we don’t feel well eating, and select foods that make us feel vibrant and healthy. Instead of looking for food groups to eliminate based on the dietary trend-du-jour, we can feed our bodies (and our gut microbiomes) a wide variety of delicious foods, full of the nutrients our bodies need.
Learn how to turn off the outside noise and go within. Eat real food that makes you feel good. Avoid foods that make you feel bad. Listen to your body and enjoy your life.
Learn how to turn off the outside noise and go within. Eat real food that makes you feel good. Avoid foods that make you feel bad. Listen to your body and enjoy your life.
February 25, 2024
Since I’ve already read Fast, Feast Repeat and the 28 Day Fast Start by this author, I wanted to go back and read her earlier books as well. There were some nuggets in this one, but unless you like to check things (books) off your list, I would say you would be ok to simply read Fast, Feast, Repeat and be a day ahead. I did get some new/different book recommendations from the chapters and the appendix in the back of the book. And I specifically liked her discussion about genes and the bio-individuality of our gut microbiome. I wish Gin would have mentioned which companies she used for these tests.
August 29, 2018
I found Feast Without Fear: Food and the Delay, Don't Deny Lifestyle much more helpful than Stephens first book. I felt as though there was more concrete suggestions and help in this book. She gets too chatty at times and tries to be super funny, but if you dig beneath all the fluffy stuff, you do get to some meat (no pun intended). There are some changes I do plan to make to my lifestyle eating after reading it.
There is a bibliography for other helpful IF books and personal life stories included.
There is a bibliography for other helpful IF books and personal life stories included.
December 16, 2018
This book was better than I expected
I had read the author’s first book and thought the second would be like it, but this one dives headfirst into WHY different people thrive better in different diets, and WHY most of the “eat less, move more” advice that we, as health providers, give our patients is doomed to failure.
The science is solid but presented in a way that a layperson can understand. Seriously, this book is amazing.
I had read the author’s first book and thought the second would be like it, but this one dives headfirst into WHY different people thrive better in different diets, and WHY most of the “eat less, move more” advice that we, as health providers, give our patients is doomed to failure.
The science is solid but presented in a way that a layperson can understand. Seriously, this book is amazing.
January 13, 2019
Outstanding book!
Gin Stephens has done it again! Providing an easy to read, information filled book on the OMAD IF lifestyle. I appreciate the fact that she doesn't overburden you with too much technical stuff, but at the same time she provides you with the necessary links to access that information if you're so inclined. Thanks again Gin for what you have done and continue to do to support and educate us about the OMAD IF lifestyle!
Gin Stephens has done it again! Providing an easy to read, information filled book on the OMAD IF lifestyle. I appreciate the fact that she doesn't overburden you with too much technical stuff, but at the same time she provides you with the necessary links to access that information if you're so inclined. Thanks again Gin for what you have done and continue to do to support and educate us about the OMAD IF lifestyle!
March 23, 2020
I read this as a follow up to the author's Delay, Don't Deny book about Intermittent Fasting. This one has more information on research into nutritional studies of how different people need different diets. I was particularly interested in the information on the genetic component of food tolerance. Having said all that, the book did seem to have a lot of filler. The actual content ended at 80% on my Kindle with a lot comments from her Facebook group members as well as a bibliography. 3.5 stars
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I read Gin's very first book and it introduced me to IF. And with this book it also was very informative and l like that she gives you links to follow for your own information. I also like the other followers of her books testimonials they are very inspiring. I do and will continue to recommend her books to others who would like to find out about the intermittent lifestyle.
I read Gin's very first book and it introduced me to IF. And with this book it also was very informative and l like that she gives you links to follow for your own information. I also like the other followers of her books testimonials they are very inspiring. I do and will continue to recommend her books to others who would like to find out about the intermittent lifestyle.
November 27, 2021
From someone who has tried just about diet regimen ever written about, this book was a breath of fresh air. The “right” foods to eat are the ones that work for your specific genes and gut microbiome. Generally speaking, the longest living people in the world eat a type of “Mediterranean diet.” I feel empowered to eat foods that make my body feel good!
December 28, 2019
I was a big fan of Delay Don't Deny but I am well read in current health books as they relate to longevity, gut health and diet. This book didn't tell me anything I hadn't already learned from other books.
January 10, 2020
A wonderful follow up to Delay Don't Deny! It got a little slow about half way through with a lot of science stuff... but I learned so much and am finding so much food freedom in the research and is sharing!!! a must read if you do intermittant fasting!!!
January 24, 2020
I read Gin’s book Delay Don’t Deny. Great book. This book was not worth the money spent. Very disappointed. She quotes many scientific studies and other authors. Contradicts her DDD book by giving what she recommends eating not what she actually ate on her IF schedule.
March 19, 2020
Love that this was all about what works best for YOU and not one size fits all kind of advice. Love her realism and easy to understand writing on very scientific subjects. Decidedly anti-diet, just what the c world needs right now!
April 1, 2020
I thought there would be more guidance on what to eat. I follow her podcast, so I know that everyone is "different". I don't feel there was anything new in this book that wasn't covered in DDD and her podcasts. I am on the pre-order list for her next book - hopefully it will be worth the wait!
July 2, 2020
Some interesting info, but this seemed more like an occasion to just write another book. Delay, Don't Deny was far more useful, but The Obesity Code and The Complete Guide to Fasting, both by Jason Fung, still top them all.
January 31, 2021
A follow up to Fast, Feast, Repeat- an interesting approach to intermittent fasting. This book addresses what and how to eat when you’re not fasting - advocating a Mediterranean first and lifestyle following the Blue Zones research.
April 18, 2021
No more food worry
This book was very helpful. It have a good back to the point. It have a very good time reading this and getting over my food worry. It will take time. Thanks to this book.
This book was very helpful. It have a good back to the point. It have a very good time reading this and getting over my food worry. It will take time. Thanks to this book.
August 1, 2024
Follow-up to the author’s two previous books in intermittent fasting. This one is more science-y and not quite as readable as her other books, but still has a lot of good information as well as links to a ton of studies.
January 14, 2018
Great Read!
Great follow up! Thank you!!! I am starting today and hope to get great results! Food freedom finally! Keep up the good work.
Great follow up! Thank you!!! I am starting today and hope to get great results! Food freedom finally! Keep up the good work.
February 20, 2018
I didn't really learn anything new, but it was a good read for motivation.
June 18, 2018
I’m both excited and nervous to try this lifestyle change!
I liked this book better than the author’s Delay, Don’t Deny, because it felt less “lite”
I liked this book better than the author’s Delay, Don’t Deny, because it felt less “lite”
July 16, 2018
This book would probably be great for some, but for me there wasn’t anything new.
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