160 | Intermittent Fasting After 40 Not Working? The Hormone Reason & What to Do Instead

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If you’ve been trying intermittent fasting to lose weight after 40—but instead you’re feeling more tired, more bloated, and stuck with stubborn belly fat—this episode is going to completely shift how you think about it.

Intermittent fasting has become one of the most popular strategies for weight loss and metabolic health. And while it can work well for men and younger women, the story is very different for women in perimenopause and menopause.

In this episode, I break down why fasting can actually backfire in midlife—especially if you’re already dealing with fatigue, hormonal changes, sleep disruption, and blood sugar imbalances.

You’ll learn:

• Why intermittent fasting may increase stress and cortisol in women over 40
• How fasting can impact metabolism, cravings, and stubborn weight gain
• The most common fasting mistakes women make (and why they stop seeing results)
• What the research actually says about fasting in perimenopause and menopause
• Why “when you eat” matters just as much as “what you eat”
• A simple, sustainable approach to eating that supports your hormones instead of working against them

I also walk through real client examples of women who were doing everything “right”—fasting, exercising, eating clean—but still struggling with weight gain, bloating, and low energy… until they shifted the timing and structure of how they eat.

If you’re tired of doing more and getting less in return, this episode will help you understand what your body actually needs in this stage of life—and what to stop doing so your metabolism can finally start working with you again.

👉 This is especially important if you’re struggling with: weight loss after 40, menopause weight gain, belly fat, bloating, fatigue, low energy, or hormone imbalance.

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Ready to take the next step? Here’s how you can plug in:

✨ Step 1: Join my FREE community of like-minded women: nutritionherway.com/community

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Would love to see you there!

In health, Lara Frendjian, RHN