#72 - 10 Nutrition, Fitness & Fat Loss Concepts to Rethink in Perimenopause

In this episode, Louise, a multi industry-leading expert for peri/menopausal active women and runners, dives into 10 critical concepts every woman should reconsider during peri/menopause. From outdated medical advice to misleading nutrition trends, she cuts through the noise and focuses on science-backed strategies to help you feel strong, energized, and in control of your health.Women struggle with misinformation about hormones, nutrition, and fitness during this stage of life. Get ready to open your mind to new concepts that work with your changing female physiology, not against it! Louise talks about why fasting, low-carb diets, and excessive running can harm your body rather than help it plus what to consider instead. Often overlooked nuances specific to recreational runners, endurance athletes and fitness lovers are discussed. She also breaks down the truth about HRT per current female-specific science, adaptogens, and why trusting every new "science-backed" trend might not be in your best interest. If you’ve ever felt confused by conflicting peri/menopause advice or frustrated by doctors who don’t fully understand your love of exercise and movement, this episode will empower you to make informed decisions. Tune in for practical insights that will help you fuel your body to perform its best, protect your metabolism, and build kickass strength to maximize longevity in the active life you love!Get our free nutrition guide, weekly newsletter & explore our industry-leading Badass Breakthrough Academy here: https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/Get our podcast listener discount of 20% off Kion’s science-backed essential amino acids & more at https://www.getkion.com/maximizing  Code “LOUISE” saves on all of your future orders.Episode Highlights:(0:00) Intro(5:16) Recognizing perimenopause symptoms and why they vary(8:31) Why most doctors don’t have answers for perimenopause(11:33) The truth about HRT in your 40s (and when it actually helps)(16:29) Why fasting can destroy hormones for active women(22:53) The dangers of low-carb diets in perimenopause(27:08) Rethinking the “no eating before bed” myth(33:01) How processed foods impact hormones and metabolism(45:00) Are adaptogens really helping or just a quick fix?(49:09) Supplements: What you actually need (and what’s a waste)(57:26) Why the 80/20 running rule isn’t working for perimenopausal women(1:06:19) OutroTune in weekly to "Maximizing Hormones, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" for our simple female-specific science-based revolution. Let's unlock our best with less stress!I'd love to connect!Email 💬  [email protected]  Please note if you want to be a podcast guest, there is a fee and interview process. This is safe space and curated Community exclusively for women who love to feel, look and run our best without B.S. noise, endless pills, extreme diets or misleading fads.