🎤“Intermittent Fasting, Longevity & Learning What Works”

May 26, 2026

Today I want to give you an update on something many of you know I’ve been exploring for years… intermittent fasting.https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/intermittent-fasting-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work

If you’ve followed my journey, you know I’m always researching, learning, and trying things that may help us flow through life’s decades with greater health, vitality, and what I call AGE-GILITY—living with adaptability, purpose, and vibrancy.

And today I can honestly say, I’m still practicing “intermittent fasting.”

For years now, I’ve naturally maintained about a 10–12+ hour fasting window daily. It’s become less of a “diet” and more of a healthy lifestyle.

And for me, lifestyle matters. Because quick fixes rarely create lasting results.

Now, if you remember my previous experiences, I experimented with a much longer fasting approach to help address inflammation and a severe case of eczema.

• I learned a tremendous amount.
• Some lessons were hard-earned.
• Some taught me that more extreme is not always better.

But those experiences eventually led me to something I continue to practice today.https://michelerase.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=1957&action=edit

I’m currently on my 6th—or maybe even 7th—round of a 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD), done every 90 days.https://share.google/3T2ekjm13IchDetXQ

And this has become something that feels sustainable for ME.

The reason it caught my attention is because it’s designed to support healthy aging and cellular renewal.. while still nourishing your body.

No… I won’t make your eyes glaze over with all the scientific words today.

I know some of you are science geeks like me… and some of you are saying…

“Michele… just tell me if it helps!” 😊

So, here’s what I’ve personally noticed.

First, my eczema cleared……That alone felt life-changing.

Second, I feel more vibrant than ever.

And when we talk AGE-GILITY… vibrancy matters.

Now, let me be transparent, I still have to take medication.

My journey isn’t about perfection. It’s about learning what helps me live my best life.

I still believe deeply that:

• Food is medicine.
• You are what you eat.

I’m not perfect.

But I make choices every day to eat cleaner.

• Non-GMO when possible
• Organic when I can.
• Less processed foods
• Nourishing my body with more intention.

Because healthy aging isn’t built in one day, it’s built through repeated choices.

Now let’s talk about one important thing……. Intermittent fasting isn’t just about losing weight.

Yes, weight management can be a nice bonus.

But the benefits can go far beyond the scale.

✨ Improved focus.

Many people notice greater mental clarity during fasting periods.

✨ Reduced inflammation.

Inflammation sits at the root of so many chronic health concerns.

✨ Better digestion.

Giving your digestive system a break may allow your body to function more efficiently.

And when combined with healthy nutrition…

• Movement
• Strength training
• Good Sleep
• Stress reduction

We create a lifestyle that supports longevity.

Some experts compare healthy fasting patterns with overall lifestyle approaches, such as the Mediterranean way of eating, because both focus on supporting long-term health.

And that’s what I’m after……. Not just adding years to life…..But adding LIFE to years.

Because AGE-GILITY isn’t simply aging……..It’s flowing through life’s changes with

• strength
• purpose
• and adaptability

Therefore, today’s Tuesday Truth is simple:

Health isn’t built from extremes……. Health is built from consistency.

• Small choices
• Repeated over time.
• One healthy decision at a time.

I’d love to hear from YOU.

Have you ever tried intermittent fasting, Long-term fasting, or FMD?

What has worked for you?

Drop it below.

And until next Tuesday…

Keep moving…Keep growing…

And keep flowing into your next decade with AGE-GILITY. 💚✨

Bye for now!