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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 25 MIN

What I Actually Eat in a Day as a 49-Year-Old Nutritionist (No Calorie Counting)

from Wise Food Choices with Valeria Lopez · host Valeria Lopez

📌 Want the complete system behind these hormone-friendly habits? Watch my Free Masterclass: https://www.thewisefoodsolution.com/webinar-igWhat I eat in a day as a perimenopausal woman over 40 has nothing to do with calorie counting and everything to do with biology. I broke the rules, learned what my body actually needs, and I have never felt better in my life. Here is exactly why.I walk you through a real day in perimenopause with the biology behind every choice. Hormone-friendly habits for women over 40 work when they align with your body's natural rhythms. I cover morning light, flexible fasting, my meal-building formula, cycle-synced movement, and sleep routines. If you have ever asked yourself why doing everything right still is not working, this is your answer.🕰️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 Why I Feel My Best at 49 and Perimenopausal 1:47 The Free Habit That Resets Your Hormones 5:24 Should You Fast or Eat Breakfast? How to Decide Based on Your Body 9:29 The Lunch Formula That Stabilizes Blood Sugar and Supports Hormonal Health 14:45 Cycle-Synced Movement for Women Over 40: Why Less Is Actually More 19:21 Evening Habits That Protect Your Sleep, Hormones, and Fat BurningGet the full step-by-step system behind everything I share in this video. Watch my Free Masterclass: https://www.thewisefoodsolution.com/webinar-igSubscribe for weekly episodes on hormonal health, gut health, and what genuinely works for women in perimenopause.🎁 RESOURCES: Free Masterclass: https://www.thewisefoodsolution.com/webinar-ig Website: https://www.valerialopezpoliero.se Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisefoodchoices_❓COMMON QUESTIONS ANSWERED:Should women over 40 do intermittent fasting? Intermittent fasting can work well for women over 40, but only when applied flexibly based on your cycle phase, stress levels, and sleep quality. Fasting rigidly on high-stress days or during the luteal phase can spike cortisol and backfire. Reading your body each morning rather than following a fixed fasting window every single day is what produces lasting results.What are the best morning habits for hormonal balance? The single most impactful morning habit for hormonal balance is 10 minutes of natural sunlight within the first hour of waking. Morning sunlight resets your circadian rhythm, regulates your cortisol curve, and primes melatonin production for better sleep at night. It supports metabolic function, aids weight management, and costs absolutely nothing.How should perimenopausal women exercise for weight loss? Perimenopausal women benefit most from daily walking combined with short strength training sessions of 20 to 30 minutes, matched to their cycle phase. High-intensity daily cardio can raise cortisol and work against hormonal balance and fat loss, especially in the luteal phase. Building muscle through resistance training is critical after 40 for insulin sensitivity, bone density, and long-term metabolic health.ABOUT VALERIA LOPEZ:I'm Valeria Lopez, a licensed nutritionist with 25 years of experience in hormonal health, gut health, and fasting for women over 40. I've worked with over 1,000 clients who came to me after trying everything else. I reversed my own PCOS, perimenopausal weight gain, and sleep issues in my 40s. I know what it feels like to do everything right and still feel like your body is working against you.#WomenOver40 #PerimenopauseHealth #HormonalHealth #IntermittentFastingForWomen

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📌 Want the complete system behind these hormone-friendly habits? Watch my Free Masterclass: https://www.thewisefoodsolution.com/webinar-ig What I eat in a day as a perimenopausal woman over 40 has nothing to do with calorie counting and everything to do with biology. I broke the rules, learned what my body actually needs, and I have never felt better in my life. Here is exactly why. I walk you through a real day in perimenopause with the biology behind every choice. Hormone-friendly ...

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