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Meditation to Unlock Fasting

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0500

There can be obstacles on a weight loss path. Fasting can help us overcome them. There can be obstacles to fasting too. Meditation can help us with those. And surprise, there can be barriers to meditation. We will overcome one of those today and unlock the chain reaction.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Human Weight Loss in the Age of AI

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Some people say that knowledge is free now. Maybe it is, maybe not. But does ubiquitous knowledge lead to discernment? Are your metabolic problems finding remedy with in the silicon halls of technological revolution?

Or are you in need of something else entirely? Human connection to the Human Spirit.

Let's get real.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Summer is Fasting Season: Join the 30-Day "Lean In" Challenge!

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:24:06 -0500

Summer is upon us, and we are moving from holiday "survival mode" to total weight loss offense! In the winter, we just tried to maintain. But right now? Summer is fasting season, and the biological advantages are entirely on our side.

Today kicks off Day 1 of the 30-Day "Lean In" Challenge. It’s time to lean into the effort so we can get physically leaner before fall hits again!

🏆 The 30-Day "Lean In" Themes:
• Lean Into the Clock: Stretch your daily fasting window by at least 1 hour past your usual comfort zone.
• Lean Into Summer Fuel: Prioritize clean, summer-friendly proteins (grilled meats, backyard BBQs, fresh veggies) and cut out the heavy comfort foods.
• Build the Buffer: Stay consistent for 30 days straight to build a weight-loss safety net before fall arrives.

Drop a "LEAN IN" in the comments if you are locking in for the next 30 days! What is your target fasting window for Day 1?

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Minimalist Medicine: Less is Often More for Health

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0500

We are stepping back from the noise of modern healthcare to explore a powerful concept: Minimalism in Medicine. We’ve been conditioned to believe that more pills, more interventions, and more complex treatments equal better health. But when it comes to your metabolic wellness, less is often so much more.

Join me as we discuss how fasting can serve as the ultimate foundational practice to keep your body running efficiently, preventing chronic issues before they start so you can stay out of the healthcare loop.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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References in this presentation:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10482080/pdf/abjs-481-211.pdf
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9644535/pdf/12986_2022_Article_711.pdf
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/epub/10.1161/JAHA.120.018649
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/epub/10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.124.23509

Make Fasting A Part of You

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0500

You've heard the phrase "You are what you eat." But what about fasting? We are eating nothing. Can we make nothing a part of ourselves? Making fasting a part of ourselves is a weight loss and health path. It's also an identity shift. When a process becomes part of who we are it can become sustainable.

Become a faster.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Fasting Without Anxiety: Finding Peace in the Present Moment

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Fasting can take us to a deep and profound space. It sits at the intersection of our body, mind and spirit. It can help us enter into the space where our raw emotions can be released. When we feel hungry it gives us the opportunity to confront and overcome this barrier. This can be part of how we bring healing to our metabolism and build a healthy relationship with food. One where we are in control of it instead of being at the mercy of the appetite.

We build a practice of doing that now. In the present moment. Together.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Your Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0500

In this session I am going to dive in on one of the most insidious barriers to our progress. Our often-times automatic knack for extrapolating our current circumstances and thinking into the future. When we do this, we imagine how hard it will be to change and thus make it more likely that we will chose to hang on to our present state.

But we can do much better for ourselves. And we will.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Who Explains Autophagy Better? (Me vs. My Goat)

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Can a herd of goats clearing invasive buckthorn on a Wisconsin property create a more practical understanding of cellular health than a medical doctor? Let's find out!

In this live stream, we're breaking down the powerful science of autophagy and weight loss using a completely unique, hands-on parallel. During fasting the body goes into an intensive cellular "cleanup mode" called Autophagy. You can think of this a lot like what my goats are doing to the overgrowth on my land.

If you’ve been struggling to stick to your fasting windows or want to know exactly how your body recycles old, damaged cells to supercharge your metabolism, this session is for you.

Drop a comment in the live chat: Who do you think is explaining it better today? Team Doctor 🥼 or Team Goat 🐐?

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Level Up Your Life

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0500

We often think that making an accomplishment means we're done. In reality it means we need to level up many other things in our life. This is such a net positive for us, but it can create its own resistance in the process. We want to level up life and overcome every barrier in the process. To weight loss, wellness and every other good thing.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Getting Back on Track with Fasting

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Were you previously in a fasting routine and finding it hard to get back in the groove? You are not alone, and it is not a failure.

In this live session, we are breaking down how to thoughtfully and gently restart your fasting habit without the guilt or the temptation to punish yourself through something that doesn't feel good. We’ll talk about how to rebuild your momentum using simple, sustainable wins so you can get back to feeling your best.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Water the Garden With Your Tears

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0500

It takes deep work to heal the emotional injuries that block our path to weight loss and better health. Lets take one small step forward today with a beautiful and inspiring passage.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Self-Love is the Ultimate Weight Loss Strategy

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 -0500

A viewer asked a profound question. What does it actually look like to practice self-love and self-acceptance in a way that helps us move forward both in life and on our health path?

I am going to give you my best attempt at answering this very thoughtful question.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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A Doctor's Perspective on Stubborn Weight Loss and Prediabetes

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 -0500

If the weight is there to lose but it wont budge you may feel stuck and frustrated. Why does this happen? It often starts with insulin resistance. This can lead to higher blood sugar levels and difficulty losing weight. Let's dive in on some practical steps to move forward!

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Fasting When Everyone Around You is Eating

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 -0500

If you are trying to practice fasting for weight loss or other reasons you have probably notices something pretty quickly: People are eating all the time! In a consumption culture there is an assumption that people eat, and this can create awkward social dynamics for those who chose to decline, even for a short time!

Do you encounter "Food Peer Pressure" in your life? Come share your story and let's move through this obstacle together.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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The Secret to Self-Control

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 -0500

It goes without saying that a weight loss path is a struggle for many. I am not here to sugar coat anything, hype anything or tell you it is easy. But the goal is to "make it as easy as possible." To stop struggling to the greatest extent possible and still get the results you want.

Today I am diving in on chapter 7 of atomic habits which is titled "The Secret to Self-Control."

The secret will be revealed!

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Honoring Freedom with Health: A Memorial Day Fasting Reflection

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 25 May 2026 08:00:00 -0500

On this Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. One profound way we can respect that gift is by living intentionally and taking care of the health and bodies we've been blessed with.

In this special live stream reflection, we’re digging into what it means to fast with true purpose.

Thank you for being part of this community. Please remember to like, subscribe, and share your own reflections in the comments below.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Fasting For A Worthy Cause

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 -0500

We are on a path toward weight loss and better health. This is a cause that is wholesome and positive. It is worth the struggle and difficulty that comes with learning something new, stretching ourselves in new ways and overcoming barriers that turn most people away.

We have our eyes on the prize and every small victory becomes fuel that feeds our progress.

One day at a time.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Be Healthy Today

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Maybe you say there is nothing special about today. But today is what is. Be present in this moment. Embrace the miracle of this moment and move forward in health in this day to the greatest extend of your ability.

Let's take a brief moment together, center our thinking on this beautiful goal, and make the most of this opportunity.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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The Treasure Within: Finding Peace Through Fasting

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Are you tired of being at war with your calculator? Most weight loss advice treats your body like a math problem to be solved, but what if the real "treasure" isn't at the end of a calculation... what if it’s already inside you?

In today’s live session, we’re stepping away from the macros and diving into the heart. Using the timeless wisdom of Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist, we’ll explore how to stop letting fear dictate our hunger and how to finally "talk to our hearts" during our fasting windows.

If you’re ready to stop white-knuckling your journey and start living your "Personal Legend," this talk is for you.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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The Fasting Heart: Turning Pain into Progress

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Tue, 19 May 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Does your weight loss journey feel like a constant battle? In today’s live session, we’re stepping away from the scale to look at "The Fasting Heart."

Fasting is a physical discipline, but it’s often our emotional hunger—our grief, our regrets, and our old pains—that surfaces when we stop using food as a shield. If you've been "fighting" your body to see a lower number, this session is an invitation to put down the weapons.

It’s time to stop punishing your body into a smaller size and start leading it there with love.

Quote of the Day:
"If you keep your heart open through everything, your pain can become your greatest ally in your life's search for love and wisdom." — Rumi

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Tread Lightly On The Earth

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 -0500

What if your weight loss journey was actually a secret act of care and compassion for the world?

In today's stream, we’re diving into the "Tread Lightly" philosophy. We often focus on fasting to fix our waistlines, but we rarely talk about how it benefits the planet and all living things. By reducing our "cargo" and optimizing our metabolic demand, we’re becoming more efficient inhabitants of Earth.

It’s time to stop "dieting" and start stewardship. Let’s learn how to clean our internal environment while protecting the external one. It’s a win-win for us and the world we share.

Join the conversation and let’s tread lightly together.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Never Doubt Yourself

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 -0500

You may question your current methods or the sincerity of the effort you have made toward your health goal. But please, do not ever doubt yourself again. You are strong, capable and resilient. Every experience you've had in life has brought you here to this moment. You are going to take the next step in love and move forward on this journey.

You can only fail if you close off your heart.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Healing the Heart of Your Hunger

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Have you ever found yourself "white-knuckling" a fasting space or any other health practice, only to let a stressful day send you straight to the pantry? If you feel like you’re constantly fighting your own hunger, it might not be a lack of willpower. It might be a heart that needs healing.

In today’s live session we’re shifting the focus away from the numbers on the scale and looking at the emotional wounds we often try to cover with food.

Core themes:

Beyond the Scale: Why self-love is the most underrated tool for long-term weight loss.
The Root of Addiction: How we use food to soothe "the hurt at the heart."
Tangible Tools: Simple practices you can use the moment a craving hits to regulate your nervous system.
Reframing Fasting: Moving from "punishing the body thin" to "nurturing the body healthy."
Tools for deep healing

It's time to stop fighting your hunger and start listening to what it’s trying to tell you.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Stop Hunger Cravings & Find Contentment: Sensation Meditation

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Is your mind racing toward your next meal or stuck on yesterday’s difficulties? Fasting, like any health practice, is as much a mental game as a physical one. When we feel anxiety, we are living in the future. When we feel discouragement, we are living in the past. But the body and its sensations only exist in the present.

In this live session, we are using 'Sensation Meditation' to ground ourselves in the "now," effectively "unplugging" the mental noise that makes a weight loss path feel difficult.

What’s on the agenda:
• A Box Breathing practice to calm your nervous system and lower cortisol.
• Sensation Scan: A guided meditation to decouple "hunger" from "suffering" by focusing on raw physical presence.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Fasting & Minimalism: The Art of Internal Decluttering

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Fasting is minimalism for the body.

In this session, we explore why subtraction is the fastest path to health. From cellular "downtime operations" to the mental clarity of a fasted state, learn how to declutter your internal environment to find lasting contentment.

Less is more.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Forgiveness: Heal the Emotional Body

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 11 May 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Fasting space can be simple, in theory and practice. You can open up some food free space, decrease the meal frequency. Maybe that's all it is and it leads on a path toward weight loss and wellness. But there is a deeper level.

Fasting sits at the intersection of body, mind and spirit. In that realm we encounter forces like gratitude, compassion, love and forgiveness. Today we look especially at forgiveness... for others and for ourself. So that we can heal.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Breaking Out of Our Cages

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Someone may practice fasting for weight loss, other metabolic effect or some broader purpose. It is a powerful practice that can disrupt the status quo, kick us out of ruts and stuck places and propel us forward in health and wellness in body, mind and spirit.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Wounded

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 -0500

It's hard to make it very far in life without getting wounded. So many times the body heals, at least on the outside, but the internal emotional wounds remain.

At the root of many of the maladies we face is a wound that can be deeper than we appreciate. We cope with the wound without resolving it. Many times behaviors that we consider innocent enough are serving the wound rather than our goals. This may be as simple as eating more than we wish. But over time this leads to dishealth and disease.

Heal the wound. Bring peace, contentment, health and healing to body, mind and spirit.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Stop Relying On Willpower: Do This Instead

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Wed, 06 May 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Want to build a healthy new habit and make a powerful move in the direction of better health? Join me for some great insight from "Atomic Habits!" Let's apply this thoughtful framework to our health and life as we work to create the healthiest environments that support our success.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Where to Look for Happiness

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Tue, 05 May 2026 13:00:00 -0500

Where do you look for happiness? Happiness with food and with fasting? Are we looking outside or within?

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What is Your Internal Guidance System Saying?

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 04 May 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Are you on a journey toward better health? Are you aware of an inner knowledge, perhaps telling you that you already know the thing you need to do? Sometimes an inner guidance system whispers, sometimes it screams.

We should build awareness to listen. We will get a great perspective from "The Mountain is You."

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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The Sweet Incense of a Broken Soul

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Fasting space is about opening up to the ability of the body to heal in both body, mind and spirit. If we only get out of our own way. That might look like losing weight or improving metabolic health. It might look like something deeper.

It's a blessing to have you here.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Mastering the Past

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0500

We place a lot of emphasis on the path forward, and this can be good. But many times the key to unlocking future success comes from effectively dealing with the past. We master the past so it does not master our present.

I will be tackling this topic... and taking your questions and reflections!

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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We're All Making it Up As We Go (And Thats OK!)

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500

We can put a lot of pressure on ourselves on any health journey. As we move toward weight loss and wellness we want to take that pressure off! Free ourselves up to be more carefree, present and joyful. This is how we create a sustainable way of being that helps us flow toward the health we seek.

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Take Back Your Power

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500

This session is going to focus on the role that fear plays on our health and weight loss journey. Sometimes we can be acting out of fear and not even know it. When we are fearing something we end up giving it power. This is a process that can actually drive the opposite of what we want!

Lets build courage and overcome fear together as we overcome the obstacles holding us back.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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The Obstacle (to Weight Loss) is the Way

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Stoic philosophy has many insights that can be of great value on a weight loss path. In this session I will share insights from "The Obstacle is the Way: by Ryan Holiday. This book outlines a process of taking the barriers to our progress and turning them into advantages that propel us forward.

I will look forward to discussing this with you and taking your questions!

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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From Triggers to Trampolines

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500

There are many common types of experiences that "trigger" us into unhealthy patterns or behaviors. We tend to look at these triggers as problems in and of themselves. The real unlock is to realize that the triggers are actually clues to the things we really want in life.

When we take triggering emotions like anger, sadness, guilt, embarrassment, jealousy, resentment and regret to a much deeper level the can become trampolines that springboard us into action and progress.

Lets move forward together.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Metabolic Psychology: The Missing Link in Your Health Journey

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500

In this interview, I sit down with Michelle Pitot, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist, to discuss the emerging field of Metabolic Psychology. If you’ve struggled with "food noise," emotional eating, or feel like your mental health is a barrier to your physical goals, this conversation is for you.

We explore why metabolic health is about much more than just the scale. It's about providing the brain with the energy it needs to regulate emotions and process trauma. Michelle shares her journey of moving beyond traditional talk therapy to incorporate nutritional foundations that help her patients find deep, lasting healing. I bring in a thoughtful and gentle fasting-based perspective to the discussion as well.

In Health,

Phil Zimmermann, MD

00:00 – Welcome and Introduction to Michelle Pitot
00:55 – What is a Metabolic Psychologist?
01:54 – The Link Between Brain Fuel and Emotional Struggles
03:00 – Why the "Standard American Diet" is Failing Your Brain
03:47 – Beyond the Sugar Crash: The Long-Term Deficit
04:58 – Dr. Z’s Perspective: The Crisis of Chronic Disease
06:56 – 90% of Serotonin is Produced in Your Gut
08:08 – Moving Beyond the "Pill First" Medical Model
09:37 – Why Old Traumas Surface When You "Clean Up" Your Diet
11:18 – Metabolic Psychiatry: The Deep Mind-Body Connection
13:27 – "Franken foods" and Biohacking Your Own Biology
15:54 – Overcoming the Outsourced Health Mindset
17:44 – Experimenting with an "N of 1" Approach
18:33 – Using Fasting Windows to Create Emotional Space
19:53 – How Nutrition and Fasting Can Quiet "Food Noise"
21:58 – The Body Keeps the Score: Creating Physical and Emotional Safety 24:06 – Chronic Inflammation as the Root of Chronic Disease
26:17 – Putting Serious Mental Illness Into Remission
27:50 – First Do No Harm: The Power of Unprocessed Foods
28:30 – Upcoming Projects: The Cholesterol Code Documentary

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Chasing Peace

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Peace must be gardened. In the mind and in the body. For weight loss and wellness.

Let's get to work!

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Action First, Feelings Later (Escape the "Mood Trap")

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500

We often think we need the perfect motivation to take action in health. It's often the other way around. Feelings can be fleeting. It is often when we take action without the feeling that we make the most progress. The amazing part is that the feeling often chases the action.

Take the action and you are likely to feel better too!

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Atomic Habits for Weight Loss: "Scorecard Method"

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Let's take this general "habit hack" from Atomic Habits and dial it in for our fasting weight loss process. A scorecard that can bring awareness and purpose to our routines.

Let's move toward it!

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Make Good Habits Obvious

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0500

So many times the choices we make, and their significance, gets buried in the midst of the routine of life. If we want to make progress moving forward we need a process for making the unconscious and automatic visible. We need to see the opportunities to make powerful moves... and the best option needs to be obvious.

Let's make it happen!

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Confronting the Emotions We Try to Avoid

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0500

My top goal for those on a weight loss path is to find an emotional space of peace and contentment that allows you to flow toward your goal without struggle. To accomplish this we often have to confront difficult emotions that stand in our way. I say "Don't bury them."

Move through them openly and honestly, then leave them behind.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Do we already have what we truly seek?

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Have you ever heard the story of the Mexican fisherman? I will share this tale and give my thoughts on what it means for our health journey and living with purpose.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Swallowing Our Pride

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Here is a humble yet grounded approach to eating something we don't really need... or maybe even want. We can swallow our pride instead and embrace the openness, healing and rejuvenation that fasting can offer.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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What Happens When We Judge Others

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Judging others can unknowingly create a self-limiting cycle. If we are trying to lose weight and move toward health we are moving toward freedom and away from limits. Let go of judgements for others and you open space for more compassion for yourself. Further building the positive energy to move forward.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Do You Want to Lose Weight NATURALLY?

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600

There are all kinds of ways to force weight loss, but there are only a few ways to do it naturally and gracefully. Fasting space is one of the most powerful, and the way I teach it, the most thoughtful.

Fasting is open space to allow body fat to fulfill its natural purpose and power our system in the absence of food. This is how we use it, and release it. Fasting space sets an incredible natural foundation for every other practice of health. Choosing healthy foods, eliminating processed foods, moving our body in healthy ways and leaning into our mental health and wellbeing.

You are in the right place. Glad to have you here!

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Fasting for Peace and Healing

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0600

Fasting is a path toward metabolic health and healing but its roots go deeper. It reaches down into the core of our humanity. Health should be a unifying force. Health is not political. Our shared humanity is not political.

War is the antithesis of health and the lowest point of human existence. Already many on all sides of this conflict have been killed. Families shattered, lives destroyed, children killed and terrified.

Fasting is my response to this. Fasting for peace. Fasting in solidarity with those who are suffering. Fasting for the hope that all people of the world would lean into love at this moment in ordered to bring an end to the cycles of violence destroying our societies.

I welcome you to join me in this practice today.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Think of Habits This Way

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0600

Habits are the type of thing that can fade into the background. A key process in a weight loss journey is bringing awareness to our habits. Understanding how habits form also shows us how they can be changed. This is helpful for a fasting path or any wellness practice.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Overcoming Perfectionism

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0600

One of the greatest barriers to weight loss success is perfectionism. For example, we can set arbitrary rules in our mind and then get into cycles of judgement when we don't meet these rules or self-made expectations. It can keep us from taking any action at all out of fear of failure. This can be paralyzing.

Let's move beyond this destructive thought process and replace it with a vision of grace and sustainable progress.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Your Ideal Health Space

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0600

The real willpower hack is needing less of it! The reality is the environments we inhabit shape the health choices we make every day. Whether we find our strength in the quiet solitude of nature or the vibrant energy of a city, we are learning how to design our surroundings to make fasting, nutrient-dense eating, and intentional movement the path of least resistance.

It’s time to stop fighting against our spaces and start building an environment where reaching our weight loss goals feels natural and sustainable. Let’s empower ourselves by creating the space we need to truly thrive.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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A Vision Of A Fasting-Based Health System

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:46:53 -0600

Join me for a discussion of a vision of a fasting-based health system... right from the pages of one of the preeminent medical journals in America!

As a society we have not appreciated the profound nature of fasting. This article grounds us in the biological reality of fasting and inspires with a vision of bringing the healing potential into the mainstream of the system.

The potential is great. The realization of even a fraction of the potential will take much thoughtful, deliberate, compassionate and courageous effort.

Even if a grand vision like this is not realized in the short term, we can do our part and take the best care of our own selves that we can. Then radiate that health out to the best of our ability.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

Link to the paper:
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmra1905136

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Beyond Our Upper Limit

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0600

What if a plateau isn't a sign that you're failing, but proof that you’ve succeeded in reaching a new level? In today’s session, ‘Beyond Our Upper Limit,’ we’re reframing those moments when the scale stops moving. Instead of viewing a stall as a wall, we’re seeing it as a necessary ‘Basecamp.’

This is a space where we give ourselves the room to adjust to our new circumstances. We flow through these periods of transition by prioritizing the paths that got us there. Open space, nutrient-dense food, vitality-focused movement, and the mental health support we need to stay resilient while our bodies recalibrate.

Don’t fear or fight a plateau. Embrace the opportunity it represents and you will find yourself moving beyond it.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Empower Yourself

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0600

True weight loss isn't about what we take away; it’s about what we give back to ourselves. In today’s session, 'Empower Yourself,' we look at fasting as the ultimate tool for self-investment. We break down the resources we need for our journey by prioritizing nutrient-dense food, intentional exercise and the mental health support we all need to stay resilient.

It’s time to stop ‘just getting by' and start giving ourselves the space and the tools to truly thrive and reach our goals together.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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We Are What We Routinely Do

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0600

"It's not about what you want to achieve, rather who you want to be." This is a paraphrase from a section of Atomic Habits that I find fascinating.

Who do you want to be? In the health space? You fill in your blank... I am a person who is __________.

Sincerely,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Your Health Super Bowl

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:31:56 -0600

Let's consider the work and training of a championship team and channel some of that perspective and intensity into one of the most meaningful contests we have. Our striving toward better health and wellness.

Sincerely,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Transformation

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0600

Transformation is a really big word. It's so much bigger than "I lost some weight." In ordered for an event or process to be "transformative" I would say it has to be in the "life changing" level. Im talking caterpillar to butterfly level change.

A fasting process offers this level of transformation. Not all at once. Not in any sort of hype-laden process. But as a true journey of self-exploration and self-expression.

Let's dive right at this space of transformation. It sits at the core of our being, where our identity resides.

Sincerely,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Embrace The Unknown

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0600

One of the most difficult things about a weight loss path, or any new endeavor for that matter, is that it involves change. This leads us to a new place. The unknown. Our human nature has a tendency to seek what is familiar. We fear what is unfamiliar.

It is time to move beyond our fear.

Sincerely,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Weight Loss Dream

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0600

Fasting is a powerful path toward weight loss and wellness. Let's thoughtfully recruit every wellness tool to support our path including the power of sleep and dreams. Both the big visions we imagine while awake and the literal dream state that emerges from our subconscious.

Sincerely,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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What Do You Believe About Yourself?

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0600

We often make the decisions we do, and hence have the weight loss and health experience we are having, based on beliefs we have about ourself. About what kind of person we are and what type of things that type of person does.

Is it time for some new perspectives on who you are and what you are capable of?

Sincerely,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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MLK Jr On Health Injustice

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:52:05 -0600

On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day let's take a moment to recognize the priority King placed on health. As we look at the landscape of metabolic health and weight loss in America today, what would King say to us? Especially as we look at the disparity that continues to exist across racial and socio-economic lines. We will look at some of his key speeches on health and "have a dream" together about it.

Sincerely,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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What Sustainable Weight Loss Progress is REALLY LIKE!

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0600

We have an idea of easy weight loss fed to us from social feeds and and advertisements. The reality of even the most successful health programs is both slower and more exciting than the promises.

Sustainable success takes time but is well worth the investment! Especially when you are finding joy on the journey!

Sincerely,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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What's Holding You Back?

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0600

I sincerely believe that every weight loss obstacle can be overcome. If you are looking to lose weight, come spend some time with "Fasting Space."

I will answer any question you have to the best of my ability and help you walk on this journey. There is only one thing holding you back, and we are going to move toward it in this session.

Sincerely,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Eat Real Food... And Then Stop (New Food Pyramid)

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0600

The Old Food Pyramid is Dead. The US Government just did the unthinkable: they flipped the script on nutrition. The new guidelines are finally here, and they prioritize exactly what we’ve been talking about. Healthy proteins, essential fats, and real, whole foods. Processed junk and added sugars have officially been shown the door.

But "what" you eat is only half the battle. In this live session, we’re taking the new "Eat Real Food" mantra and adding the most powerful health tool in your arsenal: A thoughtful, gentle and powerful approach to fasting.

In this stream, we’re breaking down what the shift from the old grain-heavy pyramid looks like and why "stopping" (fasting) is the secret to making these new guidelines actually work for weight loss and metabolic health.

I'll share my specific protocol for combining "Real Food" with your fasting window.

Sincerely,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Weight Loss Supernova

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:42:49 -0600

Supernova is one of the most awesome, incredible, destructive and creative forces in the universe. The star converts mass into energy in a brilliant display and gives us a cosmic analogy for our weight loss process. Converting the weight we want to let go of into energy. It's a transformation that brings renewal.

Sincerely,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Who We Were | Who We're INTENTIONALLY Becoming

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:01:56 -0600

In this final day of 2025, we reflect on who we were in this year. And we step forward, intentionally, to who we are becoming in 2026.

Leaner, Healthier, Stronger, Wiser.

Sincerely,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Fasting: A Gift You Give Yourself

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:44:56 -0600

In the midst of the gifts and business of the season, let's take a moment to focus on a gift that only you can give to yourself. The openness of a fasting space. It can't be purchased for any amount of money. But it might be the one gift that makes room for weight loss and better health.

Sincerely,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Chicken Planet

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0600

Chicken is one of the most commonly consumed foods with 98% of Americans eating chicken monthly. The average American consumes 110 Lbs of chicken per year.

Today we will dive deep on chicken!

To kick things off on a light note, and to give some context to my rubber chicken, check out these songs.
Bohemian Rhapsody on a rubber chicken:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-FC0UDrS34

And played in real time:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xVx3TD7WYwI

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Breaking Out OR Breaking In? | Fasting Weight Loss Strategy Session

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Sometimes a complex problem can be solved by looking at the same situation from a different perspective.

Let's widen our view in this encouraging session!

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Everything Matters

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0600

Sometimes on a health journey we can get dialed in on one aspect of health to the detriment of other things. We want total wellness. Flourishing across every domain. Fasting can open the door to many other paths of wellness.

Lets take a broad view.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Go Inside (for Weight Loss Wisdom)

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0600

We tend to think of life as everything that is happening "out there." We also see a weight loss path as external. Everything we do. The real path is much deeper.

We must look within.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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"Squash" Your Weight Loss Obstacles

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0600

One of the things I love most about fasting is that it can work with so many different diets. Whether you eat a lot of meat or you are vegan or anything in between, you can find benefit from adding in fasting! That said, fasting and healthy eating are two sides of the same coin in my book. When we are not fasting we should be focused on eating the most nursing foods.

One can't do much better than the humble squash.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Fasting: Shifting the Reference Point

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0600

Almost any state of being, from good to terrible, can come to feel normal. This is how complacency develops and how habits solidify. It's also why it's difficult to change. But change is possible and fasting gives us a path to change many things, from our relationship to food to our approach to mental health and life in general.

It's an opportunity to shift our reference point regarding what we perceive as normal.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Stop Seeking Approval | Lose Weight on Your Path

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0600

Losing weight is hard enough by any means. We don't want to make it any harder than it is by creating a performance for anyone but ourself. Yet it is so common. Our desire for approval is buried deep. Let's move toward greater awareness of this and open space for authentic action toward health.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Let go of ANGER to Open Space for WEIGHT LOSS and WELLNESS

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0600

Anger is only one letter short of DANGER. If we are on a path toward weight loss and wellness we need to heed the warning. There is something here with the potential to hijack our plans and knock us off course.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Your Path, Not Theirs | Avoid Comparison for Weight Loss Success

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0600

Humans are social creatures and this means we are hard-wired to compare. But this process is a thief of joy and a parasite on our progress. Let's stop comparing ourselves to others and start making the one comparison that really matters.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Fasting & Forgiveness | Letting Go of the Weight

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0600

A fasting weight loss path is a journey toward peace and contentment. But sometimes the real weight we need to lose isn't the physical pounds, it's the weight of the emotional injuries we've sustained.

Letting go of the darkness can be the most important step toward wellness we can take.

Let's walk forward together.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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The Illusion of Understanding (And the Humble Foundation of Success)

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0600

Our brain can play tricks on us and leave us believing we know more than we think we do. But take heart! This humbling state of affairs can lead to breakthroughs that form the foundation of our lasting success!

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Let Go of REGRET to Move Toward WEIGHT LOSS

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0600

It's easy to say "live with no regrets" but it's much harder to do in practice. Regrets are things that can hide out and weigh us down. We can hang on to them without even realizing it.

It takes awareness and thoughtfulness to leave them behind and move forward in health.

Sincerely,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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December Weight Loss Challenge | -5 LB By 2026!

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0600

31 days left in 2025 means 31 opportunities to lose weight. Let's dial in together and set ourselves up for a great start in 2026! Most people will just be staring over Jan 1 with a New Years resolution. How great will it feel to be down 5 LB and already in the groove on a sustainable weight loss path?! And we will do it while still enjoying good food during the holidays!

5 LB is low enough to avoid being overwhelming and is more than enough for a powerful start to 2026. It's just over a pound a week. In this session we will talk about how to do that, for free.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Open to Weight Loss

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0600

Let's shift our weight loss mindset from struggling with it, to being open to it.

Then we flow through it.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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The Great Work of Our Lives | Maximizing Health

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0600

Health is a project and a labor of love. Can our health creation, which is the lived experience of our life, become our greatest expression of who we are and what we value?

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Fasting Wealth

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Health is wealth. It's an investment that compounds over time. Only in its absence to we recognize how often we take it for granted.

In this thanksgiving week let's find gratitude for the health we have and use this time of celebration to center ourselves on the truly valuable things in life.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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The Most Important Question in Weight Loss

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0600

If you ask most people what the most important question in weight loss is they will often say "How many calories?" But we are going in a completely different direction. We need to get to a deeper level if we want the biggest breakthrough.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Lifting Ourselves Up To Greater Weight Loss Success

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0600

Ever been especially hard on yourself about a weight loss goal and found that you did temporarily improve your "performance?" A very common mindset but unlikely to lead to longterm success and happiness. I'll show you how this thinking develops, how detrimental it is and how to defeat it.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

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Find Light on Your Weight Loss Journey

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0600

Weight loss is a process of becoming physically lighter. Let's turn toward the light! We can become emotionally lighter as well and these two processes can support each other in a virtuous cycle.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

Unravel Type 2 Diabetes Naturally:
https://www.drzmethod.com

Fasting Space is recorded Live on YouTube, Join me weekdays!:
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Struggling to Lose Weight? You Are Not Alone!

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:11:15 -0600

The struggle to lose weight is real. There are a lot of people and a lot of money selling the idea that losing weight is easy. That has not been my general experience. We should welcome it if it comes! But losing weight is a journey and there are often obstacles.

That said, I want to help make that path as easy as possible. To develop the strength and resilience to flow through the obstacles and accomplish your goal.

This session dives deep on self-love and self-compassion as a primary means to this end.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

Unravel Type 2 Diabetes Naturally:
https://www.drzmethod.com

Fasting Space is recorded Live on YouTube, Join me weekdays!:
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Strengthening Our Mindset

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:25:20 -0600

As we step toward 2026, we continue our journey toward strength and resilience as we focus on the weight loss path.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

Unravel Type 2 Diabetes Naturally:
https://www.drzmethod.com

Fasting Space is recorded Live on YouTube, Join me weekdays!:
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Weight Loss Anchors

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:16:25 -0600

Someone once described fasting to me as their anchor in the waves of the modern food, marketing and diet landscape. I really love that. We will call that anchor number one. On the other hand anchors can take many forms including "Anchoring Bias." Will share some interesting insight on this type of anchor as well and how we can free ourselves from it.

In Health,

Phil Zimmermann, MD

Unravel Type 2 Diabetes Naturally:
https://www.drzmethod.com

Fasting Space is recorded Live on YouTube, Join me weekdays!:
https://www.youtube.com/@SimpleFasting/streams

Perseverance

Phil Zimmermann, MD — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:01:14 -0600

"As water carves through stone, those who persevere will win." -Taro Gold

Join me in this session as we gain insight from this simple yet profound observation and build the mindset that will power your health journey.

In Health,
-Phil Zimmermann, MD

Unravel Type 2 Diabetes Naturally:
https://www.drzmethod.com

Fasting Space is recorded Live on YouTube, Join me weekdays!:
https://www.youtube.com/@SimpleFasting/streams

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