You’ve probably heard about the incredible benefits of fasting: weight loss, better metabolism, and even cellular repair. But for many women, it leads to fatigue, food obsession, and stalled weight loss.In today’s episode, I’m unpacking why intermittent fasting isn’t working for you, especially if you’re a woman navigating hormonal changes. I’ll explain how intermittent fasting affects women in perimenopause and menopause differently than it does men or younger women.Plus, I’ll share research that shows how fasting could actually disrupt your health and metabolism instead of improving them. If you’ve been frustrated by a lack of results from fasting, I’ll walk you through what you can do to fuel your body without the extremes of dieting.Conclusion:Don’t let the noise about intermittent fasting keep you stuck in a cycle of deprivation and frustration. Focus on nourishing your body with balanced meals, movement, and a mindset that prioritizes health over weight loss. Your body deserves consistency and love, not restriction.In This Episode:- What “working” in diet culture really means- Promises vs the reality of intermittent fasting- Research gaps in fasting for women- How fasting can mask or worsen underlying health issues- When fasting leads to cortisol and stress without autophagy- Three questions to ask before fasting- Why intermittent fasting is problematic for women- How to fuel your body correctlyJoin the waiting list for Carrie’s upcoming book, From Corset to Crown!-Sign up here: https://www.carrielupoli.com/corsettocrownListen to This Episode on Your Favorite Podcast Channel:-Follow and listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diet-disruptors/id1507293016-Follow and listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0zfk9YgYTM95RVKqcW3VGF?si=1a863a22bee5439f-Subscribe and watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@carrieLupoliofficial/podcasts?sub_confirmation=1Connect with Carrie Lupoli:Website – https://www.carrielupoli.com/homepageInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/carrie_lupoli/Podcast Blog – https://www.disruptivenutrition.com/blogOther Related Episodes: Looking for more tips to optimize your health? Listen to these episodes:-This Might Be Why You’re Not Losing Weight: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-might-be-why-youre-not-losing-weight-and-your/id1507293016?i=1000755757636-My Labs Say I’m 38, But I’m 51 – 3 Habits That Reversed My Biological Age: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-labs-say-im-38-but-im-51-3-habits-that-reversed/id1507293016?i=1000754457112