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In this episode, I break down the 7 biggest fasting mistakes women make — and how to fix them so you can finally see results without wrecking your metabolism, hormones, or mood.

You’ll learn:

⚡ The fasting myths keeping women stuck in “storage mode”

💥 How fasting affects your cortisol, thyroid, and estrogen balance

🔥 The best ways to use fasting strategically for fat loss after 40

If you’ve been fasting harder but feeling worse — this episode will help you fast smarter, not longer.TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) – Intro: Fasting for Fat Loss – Is It Helping or Hurting You?

(01:20) – Why Most Fasting Advice Doesn’t Work for Women

(03:17) – Mistake #1: Fasting to Fix the Wrong Problem

(05:06) – Mistake #2: Using Fasting as a Calorie Deficit

(07:31) – The Stress Bucket: Why Fasting Backfires in Midlife

(10:38) – What Research Really Says About Fasting for Women

(17:24) – Mistake #3: Ignoring Protein & Muscle Maintenance

(20:03) – Mistake #4: Fasting on Top of Chronic Stress

(23:22) – Hormones, Thyroid & the Fasting Connection

(25:47) – Nutrient Deficiencies & Food Quality During Fasting

(28:28) – Sleep, Cortisol & Blood Sugar Regulation

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Fasting for Fat Loss: The 7 Biggest Mistakes Women Make | MMP Ep. 249

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