Not once your body learns to burn fat for fuel. In the beginning, you might notice more hunger as your body transitions away from running on sugar, but once you start burning ketones – a clean, steady energy source – they naturally switch off your hunger hormone (ghrelin). That means fewer cravings, more stable energy, and the freedom from thinking about food all day long

No – in fact, it’s the opposite. Fasting has been around for years. Diets are usually about eating less of the same foods and often leave you feeling deprived. Fasting is about when you eat, not just what you eat. It works with your body’s natural rhythms to improve hormone balance, reduce insulin resistance, and tap into fat-burning mode. Once you learn how to do it in a way that supports your hormones in midlife, you’ll see it’s not a “quick fix” but a lifestyle change

When done the right way for women, fasting can actually support your hormones – especially in midlife. It helps lower insulin (which is often the biggest driver of weight gain at this stage of life), reduces inflammation, and can improve estrogen and progesterone balance. The key is fasting in a way that respects your body’s signals, adjusting your fasting windows, and nourishing yourself well when you do eat

Absolutely – and in many cases, you might find your workouts feel better (I do). Once your body is fat-adapted, you’ll have a steady supply of energy from your fat stores, which can help with endurance and recovery. If you’re doing high-intensity workouts or heavy strength training, you might choose to eat shortly before or after to support muscle repair. The beauty of fasting is that you can adjust it around your activity levels so you still get the benefits without sacrificing performance or muscle loss