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26. Why Fasting Backfires When You’re Stressed

In today’s episode, we’re getting into a topic so many women ask me about — why fasting feels amazing at first…and then suddenly stops working.

If you’re in your late 30s, 40s, or 50s, or you’ve been feeling more tired, puffy, anxious, or wired-but-tired when you try to fast, this conversation is going to make everything click.

We’ll talk about what’s actually happening behind the scenes with cortisol, blood sugar, progesterone, thyroid function, and sleep...and why stress changes the rules for women. You’ll learn why skipping breakfast backfires, what’s going on when cravings or crashes hit…

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