# Why Your Intermittent Fasting Isn't Working (Dr. Berg's January 2nd Live Q&A)

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Podcast: [Fuel Different](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fuel-different-7819549)
Published: 2026-07-17T00:06:00+00:00
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## Resource

What if 80% of people who fail at keto are making one preventable mistake in their first week? Sarah Williams breaks down Dr. Berg's eye-opening New Year Q&A that reveals why your intermittent fasting might be working against you instead of for you. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • The electrolyte timing mistake that kills 8 out of 10 keto attempts before day 30 • Why jumping to 20:4 intermittent fasting is sabotaging your metabolism (and the beginner window that actually works) • The vitamin D form 90% of weight loss strugglers are taking wrong • How tracking ketones for just 30 days triples your success rate 👤 Perfect for: anyone who's tried keto or intermittent fasting before and wondered why everyone else seems to get results while you're still struggling. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Sarah introduces Dr. Berg's biggest New Year revelations [01:45] The keto electrolyte timing that changes everything [04:20] Why your intermittent fasting window is too aggressive [06:50] The vitamin D mistake keeping you stuck [09:15] Ketone tracking: why the first month matters most [11:30] Your next steps to actually make this work 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow Fuel Different on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: keto diet, intermittent fasting, weight loss, vitamin D, ketones ---- Keywords: preventive health, nutrition research, intermittent fasting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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