75 | Trying to Lose Weight in Perimenopause? What to Know Before Intermittent Fasting

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Skipping breakfast? Swigging coffee ‘til noon and calling it “intermittent fasting”?

You’re not alone….But that strategy? It might be backfiring.

In fact, if you’re a woman in perimenopause trying to lose weight, your “fast” might actually be spiking your cortisol, crashing your blood sugar, and slowing your metabolism—meanwhile your jeans just keep getting tighter.:<

Here’s the thing: intermittent fasting can be a game-changer for midlife weight loss, insulin resistance, and even hormone balance...but only if your hormones are on board.

Because what helped your bestie drop 15 pounds might be the exact thing causing your sleep issues, sugar cravings, and hormonal weight gain.

In today’s episode, Trying to Lose Weight in Perimenopause? What to Know Before Intermittent Fasting, I’m spilling the tea on intermittent fasting—what it is, what it’s not, and how it can impact your hormones–AND weight loss–after 40.

In this episode, we’ll unpack:

✅ Does intermittent fasting work for women in perimenopause?

✅ What if I’m not hungry in the morning—is that intermittent fasting?

✅ Is skipping breakfast really that bad for hormones?

✅ Does fasting affect my thyroid?

✅ How does fasting impact cortisol and stress levels?

✅ Can intermittent fasting affect sleep?

✅ Why am I gaining weight while intermittent fasting?

If you’ve ever fasted all morning and ended up hangry by 3pm in a pile of shredded cheese—this episode is for you. 🎧 —

Episodes Mentioned: EP 74 | Are You Eating Enough? 3 Ways Eating Less Backfires in Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/2d7f66

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Next Steps:

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Email Me: monica@monicalanetopete.com —

*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me, and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.