EPISODE · Jan 14, 2026 · 16 MIN
The Truth About Intermittent Fasting for Women Over 40
from Radiant Revolution · host Kim Schaper
Intermittent fasting has become one of the most talked-about — and controversial — strategies in midlife health. In this episode of Radiant Revolution, Kim breaks down why intermittent fasting often backfires for women in perimenopause, even when it’s “done perfectly.”If you’ve tried fasting and instead gained weight, felt more exhausted, struggled with sleep, binged at night, or noticed your workouts and energy decline, this episode is for you. The issue isn’t discipline or willpower — it’s physiology.Kim explains why the majority of intermittent fasting research doesn’t apply to women over 40, how fasting acts as a stressor during hormonal transition, and what actually supports fat loss, energy, and metabolic health during perimenopause.What You’ll LearnWhy intermittent fasting can increase belly fat, fatigue, and cravings in perimenopauseHow fasting impacts insulin, cortisol, estrogen, and thyroid differently after 40Why fasting is a stressor — and when stress becomes counterproductiveThe connection between fasting, muscle loss, and metabolic slowdownWhy some women thrive with fasting (and why most don’t during perimenopause)A safer, hormone-supportive alternative to aggressive fastingWhat your body is actually asking for when fasting “stops working”Free Resources MentionedFree ICE-T Masterclass (January 20th)The 4 Hormonal Drivers Quietly Blocking Fat Loss, Energy & Focus After 40Kim breaks down exactly how Insulin, Cortisol, Estrogen, and Thyroid interact — and how to identify which one is holding your body (and brain) hostage right now. Register HERE Connect with KimInstagram: @kimschaperWebsite: www.m3metabolicmethod.com
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