Every dietitian will hate me for saying this, but I’m sharing the research anyway 🔥 At 49, with 20 years of clinical practice, I see this constantly. What they tell you: “Eat 6 small meals a day! Never skip meals!” What the SCIENCE shows for women over 40: ⏰ The Fasting Truth: While I don’t recommend traditional intermittent fasting for women, I DO recommend early time-restricted eating. Huge difference for your hormones. 🧬 Morning vs. Evening: Skipping breakfast puts stress on your body when you’re BUSIEST. But having a fasting window at night? Works WITH your HPA axis and circadian rhythm. 😴 Why 7pm Matters: That 3am wake-up? It’s a hypoglycemic reaction from eating too close to bedtime. Stopping by 7pm prevents blood sugar crashes. 🌅 The Cortisol Connection: Morning cortisol should rise for energy. Evening fasting supports natural cortisol decline for deep sleep + better insulin sensitivity. The brutal truth: Traditional IF works for men’s hormones. Women’s 40+ systems n...