My Top 7 Reasons Intermittent Fasting is Invaluable for Women

If you're a woman in midlife now is the time! In 50 seconds or less, I am here to explain to you the benefits of incorporating intermittent fasting into your daily routine. These 7 evidence-based tips will have you losing inches off the hips and get you ready for your summer trips!

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[fran_]

I actually started doing this 2 months ago. My first meal of the day is around 2pm & my last meal is around 8pm thats 2 meals in total per day & no snacking. I dont count calories but eat very healthy & im not going hungry.The weight has fallen off. I have more energy, clarity, memory, alertness & my skin looks so much better 😊

[godsownRhema]

Stared fasting 20/4 at the end of August. I do it every day. I feel more energetic and I lost 17kg...I intend to make it a life style. I eat my first meal at 12pm and last at 4pm. My joint pains are gone. I am 45

[Chellees]

I’m was diagnosed diabetic Oct of last year (2022). I have cut out sugar, flour, pasta, rice, cornmeal and processed foods. I also have my last meal by 3pm and start eating around 6:45am to 7am. My breakfasts are usually heavy on protein like 2 links of organic chicken sausage, 2 homegrown eggs scrambled with cheese, 2 plums and a homemade iced coffee. I have a small bite (usually a bit of cheese) around 11am and then my lunch/dinner combo around 2-2:30pm. I have lost 92lbs and A1C is at 4.7…… I shop the outside edges of the store produce, some dairy, meat, some frozen meat and veggies… I do have all sorts of foods including fruits, as they are usually my carbs. My body has loved my new way of eating and I feel much healthier. My sugar has stayed steady even after being taken off Metformin. I do believe I am close to, if not already achieved, remission!

[rhondagrajewski]

I’ve been intermittent fasting for over a year. I am 62 and I weigh less than I had in college. I listen to my body and only eat when truly hungry, usually around 1 or 2pm. My first meal is a homemade Kale/spinach smoothie along with herbal supplements. I feel amazing and will continue this practice

[EWilliams-vx]

Thank you for focusing on older women!!! It is so rare & age happens to us all!!!

[AnnaSmith-bp]

Drop whatever you are doing and go read the book Womans’s weight loss secrets: the unspoken truth, its absolutely life changing, trust me on this

[scz]

Intermitten fasting has been my lifestyle since April. I love how it had simplified my life. Less cooking and it's great.

[jboy]

I've been hearing about fasting for the last couple of years. I just thought it was like a new diet fad, until I started doing the research!! This is not a diet, and weight loss is just one of the MANY health benefits. I am still learning things about it that blows my mind. I have only been doing it for a couple of months, but this is my new life ❤

[bac.]

I eat a huge meal for breakfast, a large meal for lunch, and then nothing much at all for dinner. It’s helped immensely with my insomnia at night and has helped me develop a better sleeping routine/schedule. How can your body truly rest if it’s working to digest a large dinner?

[brightemerald]

🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾I practice intermittent fasting and it works. Lost fourteen pounds without realizing it and when I weighed I thought I was sick. It was amazing. Felt wonderful.

[Char-Williams]

I'm early to bed & early to rise. I have two meals. Breakfast at like 8 a.m and dinner at 2 ish. I believe it's healthier to go to sleep on a empty stomach. People wouldn't believe the energy you gain by not eating bunches of food everyday. I was taught "food is energy" but that's a lie, it depends and portions are vip.

[FindYourFree]

intermittent fasting has changed my life

[wendylee]

I love you so much, but my doctor said with my adrenal issues I’m best to eat small meals throughout my day. But this does work for others.❤

[francescacarlucci]

Hello from Italy.I'm 50 years old and have been fasting 16 to 18 hours for the past 5 weeks and my PMS was much 'smoother' this time around! I would like to take it up a notch and go for a 20 hour fasting but I worry this may slow down my metabolism and backfire. Thank you so much. Francesca

[pureandcoco]

Amazing!! I've been IF for a week now and love how I feel so far.

[Merel-fbuu]

Thanks for the useful info, I'm turning 50 next year and intermittent fasting makes me feel better 😊. One thing though... it would have been easier to follow without the music!

[rebeccatrono]

I've read and heard over and over again that cortisol rises during fasting, something that kills the weight loss efforts of we midlife women b/c menopause itself causes cortisol to rise. So frustrating to see contradictions! I just want the real answer on this so I can help myself.

[didralamond]

I started IF and Keto May 27th and I have lost 40lbs. I haven't started the gym yet so I am sure I will lose more once I incorporate exercise into my routine. I turn 41yrs old Oct 2nd.

[kristinbendever]

Your videos are really helping my wellness practice. I'm always recommending your videos to my clients. Thanks and keep them coming.

[TechTalkandBeyond]

I can vouch for the weight loss. Doing IF for a little over a week and already lost 8 lbs. 2 or 3 meals a day no snacking