Here's an interesting (shortened) email I got from a health conscious listener.  At first I thought it was someone trying to sell me something, but then I realized he was just a fit guy who wanted to help.

I had never tried 'IF' (Intermittent Fasting) before, but I am now per his suggestion.  It just made sense to me and it costs nothing to try it.  I had always heard it was good to stop eating several hours before bedtime anyway.

So I researched it on 'Wiki' (LINK HERE) and so far, in just one and a half days of doing it, I already feel like my body is responding!  I eat from 12noon to 5pm and that's it.  I cut my calories to 1450 a day and I eat all of them during that 5 hour time period.

I also cut alcohol (until the cruise at least), I am trying to sleep more and I'm taking his 'cheat day' advice too. Enjoy the advice below! Besos xoxo  (If you want to see his FULL email just email me and I'll send it to you. ;)

Hi Laura
 I want to start off by say, I am a fan of the show and I enjoy listening to you guys in the morning. Now that I got that out the way, I was listen to today's show and I hear you still working hard to shed pounds for the Reunion Cruise, which I am attending as well. Here are a few tips you can try out

1. Intermediate Fasting - This is a type of eating style (NOT DIET) that has been used by Body Builders and Fitness Professionals that helps with fat lost and muscle gain. Normally, you have heard the best way to lose weight is by eating 5-6 small meals a day. Not true, there is also another way that I believe is better. Intermediate Fasting is a different take on the 6 Meal Plan. With IF you fast for a long period of time and eat for a short period of time. This method allows your body, to produce more fat loss hormones, lowers you insulin levels, lowers signs of aging, uses your stored body fat for energy, and so much more during your fasting period.
   I've been do IF for a month. I follow the 18/6 (18 hour fast, 6 hour feed) or 20/4 (If I'm working late) fast, where I eat my last meal a 6pm, go to bed at 9pm, and don't eat anything until noon or later. When I eat, I make sure I consume the amount of calories I need (2000 calories) before my fasting period begins. You can do IF at any time frame but 16/8 is the norm. I love IF because, I don't have time to prepare and eat 6 meals a day. Also, I have better control on my cravings, I'm more focus though out the day, and I get better workout results. If you're going to start IF make sure you're drinking lots of water. You can also drink black coffee, and no calorie drinks (diet soda, Crystal light, and etc). You eat your first meal after a workout and it should be your largest meal, so your body can get the nutrients it needs to recover.

2. Food Balance

3. Intensive Workouts

4. Sleep - It is really important that you get 7-8 hours of sleep. It helps with your body recovery, so you can get good effective workout each day. Not only that it helps your leptin and ghrelin hormones levels so you can control your appetite better. 

5. Alcohol - I know you like to drink, which is fine but here is the problem. ALCOHOL MAKES YOU FAT!!! I am sorry to have to break it to you, but it's true. When you drink it cause you body to produces fat storing hormone, they're high in calories, and when your in a relax state it makes you want to eat more. I recommend you stop drink for a while (until the cruise), which I know may be hard for you to do, but it will help you out a lot.

6. Cheat Day - One day out the week you should eat whatever you want. Either you do it the whole day or make it one meal out that day. It helps you with your cravings through out the week. It's also a little reward for your hard work and effort. Not only that, it make you feel a bit guilty psychological which makes you want to workout even harder the next week. I like to do it on Sunday, which is also my resting day. So on your cheat day don't be afraid to eat a nice big slice of cake, BUT ONLY DO IT ON YOUR CHEAT DAY!!!!