The Fast Patch and the Life-Changing Power of Autophagy
- Zachary Laboube
- Oct 11
- 6 min read
Updated: Oct 12
Fasting with the Fast Patch doesn’t just change your relationship with food — it reframes your entire perspective on life. It’s not just about skipping meals or shedding pounds. What I found most empowering was realizing how much of my life revolved around food — eating and drinking. From shopping for it, to preparing it, to gathering around the dinner table with family and friends to finally enjoy it.
Fasting helps you step back and see all of that with more clarity. It’s not about restriction. It’s about learning how to truly appreciate food — and in turn, life itself.
Fasting Isn’t as Hard as You Think—And the Benefits Go Far Beyond Weight Loss
If you’ve tried my HCG 2.0 protocol, or any weight-loss program for that matter, you already know how powerful a targeted protocol can be. But what if I told you that one of the most effective ways to improve your health, boost your energy, and transform your relationship with food… doesn’t involve eating anything.
"It sounds strange, but quite possibly the most powerful thing you can do for your overall health and well-being might be nothing at all. You fast." ~Dr. Z
That’s where fasting and The Fast Patch come into play. Can you fast without The Fast Patch. Sure. But think of The Fast Patch as an insurance policy on some peace of mind. It just makes it easier, which in turn, allows you to fully realize and appreciate the benefits of fasting. And, I have to say, the benefits are plentiful.
Why Fasting Works - And Why It's Not as Hard as It Sounds
Most people hear the word “fasting” and instantly imagine extreme deprivation—days without food, endless hunger pangs, and misery. In fact, that was my first reaction when a member of my brother's golf studio in Redondo Beach told me about his fasting routine.
He explained it this way, "I like to eat and drink. So fasting makes me feel like I can continue to eat and drink into my 50s and 60s without having to change too much of my routine."
It made sense. I like to sit on bar stools with friends. In fact, I like to sit on bar stools with strangers. I travel a lot and bars are a great way to meet people. It's never been about the alcohol for me, it's about the comradery. Food and drink are a huge part of that.
If You're Not Familiar with InsideOut Wellness, Let's Backtrack
You'll see where this is going in a second, but I founded InsideOut Wellness back in 2009 with the belief that true health radiates, fundamentally, from the inside out. The aesthetic beauty we desire, on the outside, is a direct reflection of our intrinsic health. You cannot have one without the other and the first step in this process is first getting my patients to their ideal weight. Weight Loss and operating at your ideal weight is first and foremost. That's where you have to start.
I published my book, HCG 2.0 - Don't Starve, Eat Smart and Lose: A Modern Adaptation of the Original HCG Diet back in 2013. Since, it's received over 600 five-star reviews on Amazon and has helped thousands reach their weight loss goals. In fact, eWellness Magazine called it the best diet you've never heard of.
Long story short, I've brought a lot of really great products to market since 2009, one of which was my Curb Patch - A transdermal patch loaded full of B-Vitamins and all-natural metabolic boosters and appetite suppressants to assist my HCG 2.0 dieters.
So as soon as Chance mentioned his fasting schedule, I immediately thought of my Curb Appetite Suppressant and Metabolic Booster Patch - since rebranded as The Fast Patch. Everybody at the golf club gave it a go for a 3-day trial fast (with the assistance of my Curb Patch) and it went great. That's not to say that it was easy for everyone, but it was entirely doable and the results/benefits have been immeasurable - For all of us.
Personally, my favorite thing about fasting is how strategic you can be with it. You can use it prior to a big weekend to slim down and look your best (I dropped 11 pounds in 3 days prior to my golf weekend in Mexico with all my buddies to celebrate our 50ths).
Or, you can fast after a big weekend to detox and pull it back together. Reel it in. It's truly the best of both worlds. It inspires self-awareness. In fact, that's the biggest and most powerful benefit to The Fast Patch. It inspires self-awareness!
The truth? Fasting is easier than most people expect, especially when it’s approached... strategically.
Here’s why:
Your body is built for it. Humans evolved to thrive in cycles of feast and famine. Modern eating patterns—three meals a day plus snacks—are a historical anomaly.
Hunger is a wave, not a wall. With proper hydration and a supportive mindset, hunger comes in short waves and then passes.
The Fast Patch makes it easier. With natural appetite-curbing active ingredients, The Fast Patch helps you comfortably complete a 24-hour fast once a week and/or a 3-day fast once a month.
Fasting and Autophagy:
Your Body’s Cellular Reset Button
The real magic of fasting isn’t what you stop eating—it’s what your body starts doing when you’re not eating.
Autophagy as a result of fasting is a natural process where your body “takes out the trash,” recycling damaged cells and replacing them with newer, healthier ones. Think of it like spring cleaning for your entire body:
Old, dysfunctional cells? Gone.
Clearer skin? Yes, please.
Better energy and focus? Absolutely.
You can’t achieve this kind of deep repair with constant eating—even if the food is “healthy.” Your body needs time to reset, repair, and rebuild.
Breaking Bad Habits with Awareness
Many of us eat out of habit, boredom, or stress—not because we’re truly hungry. Fasting forces you to pause and ask yourself: Am I eating because I need nourishment, or because I’m on autopilot?
This awareness is the first step to change - and I'm talking real and sustainable change. Your first 3-day fast is nothing short of mind-blowing. In fact, your first 24-hour fast will make really eager to go for the 3-day, but my advice is get at least two 24-hour fasts under your belt before you go all in on the 3-day. There are a few reasons for that and the website and blog are full of little hacks.
What to Look for and/or Notice with Your First Fast
By practicing a simple fasting schedule with The Fast Patch, you’ll start to notice:
How often you snack out of routine, not need.
Which foods trigger cravings.
How good you feel when your body is not constantly digesting.
The Fast Patch: Your Ally in Awareness
Fasting isn’t about punishment—it’s about freedom. Freedom from constant cravings. Freedom from the cycle of overindulgence. Freedom from habits that don’t serve you.
The Fast Patch is designed to:
Help curb appetite naturally during fasts.
Support steady energy and focus.
Make 24-hour and 3-day fasts not just possible, but surprisingly easy. And truly inspiring. Fasting is a springboard to your next goal.
The combination of fasting and The Fast Patch creates a mental and physical reset. It’s not just about weight loss—it’s about clarity, energy, and long-term health.
Why HCG Users Love The Fast Patch
If you’ve used HCG 2.0, you know how powerful structured nutrition can be for resetting metabolism and breaking stubborn weight patterns. The Fast Patch is the next evolution—a tool that allows your body to go deeper by tapping into autophagy and true metabolic healing.
Many of my long-time InsideOut Wellness patients have said that incorporating The Fast Patch feels like a “lightbulb moment” for their health journey. Once you experience a successful 24-hour fast, you realize:
Hunger is manageable. You'll be just fine without it for 24-72 hours.
Your energy actually increases.
The mental clarity is addictive—in the best way.
Ready to Try It?
You don’t need to overhaul your entire life to benefit from fasting.
One 24-hour fast per week.
One 3-day fast per month.
That’s all it takes to experience better energy, a clearer mind, glowing skin, and a healthier relationship with food.
The Fast Patch makes it possible—and easier than you think.
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