15: Fasting in Perimenopause: When to Try It (And When to Skip It)

Intermittent fasting is everywhere - but is it right for YOUR perimenopause? In this episode, nutritionist Megan Pfiffner breaks down when fasting can be a helpful tool and when it's just adding stress to an already overflowing cup.KEY TAKEAWAYS:✓ Extended fasting can cause ½-⅔ of weight loss to be muscle (vs. ⅓ with GLP-1s)✓ You need 150-200 MORE calories during your luteal phase✓ Most fasting research is done on men or postmenopausal women✓ Exercise triggers autophagy without the fasting stress✓ Your stress cup matters more than any fasting trendAbout the Perimenopause Matrix:The Matrix is my framework for navigating perimenopause across 6 pillars: Fuel, Move, Recharge, Regulate, Connect, and Clean. But this episode isn't about optimizing all 6—it's about choosing the ONE that matters most in YOUR current reality.🧬 Ready to stop guessing?I help women interpret their labs so they can make nutrition decisions based on data, not diet trends.👉 Book your personalized Lab Review here🎁 FREE RESOURCE: Download the free Perimenopause Decoder . It helps you understand what's happening during perimenopause so you can make decisions from a place of clarity, not chaos.📱 CONNECT WITH ME:Website⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠Facebook⁠Youtube