02/04/2026
I didn’t realize my body was already under a lot of stress.
Fasting was the thing to do, everyone recommended it, and there’s still a lot of hype around it (for good reason).
But here’s what I didn’t know back then: my body was already under stress from the hormonal shifts of perimenopause. On top of that, I had a lot of life stress, plus underlying nutrient and mineral deficiencies I had no idea about.
So, guess what happened?
At first, I felt amazing... until I didn’t. The exhaustion hit hard, my hair started falling out, anxiety crept in, and my sleep became a mess.
I’m not against fasting, it can be a great tool but if you’re already stressed, not sleeping well, and in perimenopause (which is already a stressful state for the body), it’s NOT the time to jump on the fasting bandwagon.
⬇️ Here’s what I’d have you do first:
✅ Lower the stress on your body
✅ Address nutrient & mineral deficiencies
✅ Support gut & liver health
✅ Eat enough nourishing foods
✅ Get your sleep back on track
Once those foundations are in place, then we can safely expand your fasting window.
Because here’s the truth: we all “fast” overnight. But jumping straight to 16-hour fasts when you’re already exhausted will only make symptoms worse.
This is exactly what I help women in perimenopause do get their energy back, calm the anxiety, lower cravings, and finally shed the weight that keeps creeping up by working with your body, not against it.
If you want to know where to start grab my Thriving Through Perimenopause Guide. Comment “Guide” and I’ll send it your way!
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