Bitesize Biohack: Fasting in Perimenopause with Dr Mindy Pelz

Angela interviews Dr. Mindy Pelz about the importance of fasting for women, particularly those in perimenopause. They discuss how hormonal changes during this stage of life can impact fasting and offer insights on how to optimise fasting for progesterone production. Dr. Pelz emphasises the need for women over 40 to adapt their lifestyle and diet to support their changing hormones, and shares her personal experience and provides practical tips on tracking cycles, adjusting carbohydrate intake, and listening to hunger cues KEY TAKEAWAYS Estrogen levels fluctuate during perimenopause, leading to symptoms such as hot flashes, changes in skin and hair, and increased insulin resistance. Women over 40 can benefit from fasting to help manage the hormonal changes associated with perimenopause. Tracking menstrual cycles and using hunger as a guide can help determine the optimal fasting and carbohydrate intake for progesterone production. Spotting during perimenopause is a sign that progesterone levels need support, and increasing glucose and nurturing oneself can help regulate the menstrual cycle. Adjusting fasting, carbohydrate intake, and exercise intensity based on hormonal fluctuations can help optimise hormone balance during perimenopause. BEST MOMENTS "The lifestyle you did at 30 is not going to necessarily work for you at 40. The diet and exercise plan that kept you in great shape at 35 doesn't have the same effect at 45." "In the beginning stages of our 40s, our estrogen is going up and down. So what that means to us is that we're gonna have days we feel completely normal, and we're gonna have days where we feel horrible." "When all of a sudden it became day 35, and it didn't appear that my cycle was coming. I used my hunger as insight into what I needed to do." "If you're spotting, that is a clear sign that progesterone needs your help. So let's bring carbs up and let's bring fasting down. And then you'll see that the cycle starts." VALUABLE RESOURCES Get a free snapshot of your health and personalised report at www.yourtotalhealthcheck.com Join The High Performance Health CommunityFree Fasting Guide - www.angelafosterperformance.com/fastingPodcast Shownotes - www.angelafosterperformance.com/podcasts Episode 249 - https://omny.fm/shows/high-performance-health/intermittent-fasting-for-women-how-to-fast-like-a ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. Angela’s BioSyncing®️ Blueprint is currently closed. Click here to get on the waitlist. The High Performance Health Podcast is a top rated global podcast. Each week, Angela brings you a new insight, biohack or high performance habit to help you unlock optimal health, longevity and higher performance. Hit the follow button to make sure you get notified each time Angela releases a new episode. CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn