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Intermittent fasting is one of those things that the very suggestion of getting people on the defensive. No-one wants to starve themselves! But it’s also one of those things that have gained a misguided reputation. Intermittent fasting is not another fad diet but rather a sustainable lifestyle with many benefits to your midlife health. We all want to feel as strong as we did before the menopause kicked in, but when you’re experiencing age-related pains such as backache, knee, and joint pains, lack of energy, the last thing you want to do is get up exercise. In fact, many of us question whether exercise and activity actually contribute to the worsening of these conditions. Well, the answer is no. Not when incorporated into your lifestyle in a balanced and healthy way that works for your body. This is also true for intermittent fasting, as there are many different ways to apply and practice the eating guide. Yes, intermittent fasting is all about EATING! There are plenty of opportunities for you to eat delicious, healthy foods that support your aging body. Intermittent fasting supports you to find the right eating pattern for your lifesTyle. As we go through the menopause, our estrogen levels drop, which causes our body to redistribute the fat from our hips, thighs, and buttocks to our belly. Choosing the right times to eat the right foods supports your body in targeting and burning that fat to keep your body lean and healthy. In today’s episode, I guide you through the different options available for Intermittent Fasting so that you can choose the right path for you. Getting it right, means that your body can finally sustain a constant level of energy rather than continuously crashing from sugar boosts, which leave you drained and tired. Press play to hear the options available and the benefits they will bring to your health, fitness, and energy in midlife. Still not convinced? Check out the blog post in the links below to read about my own 60-day experiment with intermittent fasting. I documented the whole process just for you! Links Mentioned In The Show: 4 Week Lean Out Program Superfood Benefits of Quinoa Mindful eating strategies blog My 60-day intermittent fasting experience Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcast Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you are not, then I want to encourage you to do that right now. I don’t want you to miss out on an episode. Click here to subscribe to Apple Podcast. While you are there I would love it you left me a review over on Apple Podcast too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast, and I love reading them. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you so much! If you still need some support and guidance through your intermittent fasting, then join my 4 week Lean Out Program where we go more in-depth through the journey as a group of like-minded women on a quest to better midlife health.