The fasting trap nobody warns you about: Skip breakfast → Stress hormones spike → Thyroid slows → Metabolism crashes → Weight gain → Restrict more → Repeat The brutal cycle that’s destroying perimenopausal metabolisms. Here’s what’s really happening: When you fast, cortisol skyrockets to maintain blood sugar (that’s its main job) Your thyroid gets the message “we’re in survival mode” and SLAMS the brakes on your metabolism. The truth they’re not telling you: Your body will sacrifice your thyroid to keep your brain alive. Every. Single. Time. At 49 myself and after 20 years of helping thousands of women reverse thyroid dysfunction, I’ve seen intermittent fasting destroy more metabolisms than any other “wellness” trend. What actually works: ✔️Protein + carbs within 1 hour of waking ✔️NEVER workout fasted (your thyroid will thank you) ✔️Consistent meal timing (your thyroid loves routine) ✔️Managing stress BEFORE restricting food ✔️Testing beyond TSH (Free T3, T4, Reverse T3) Your ...