Why mainstream weight loss advice doesn't work in midlife women's favour- AND WHAT WILL
You’ve done it all—the diets, the workouts, even intermittent fasting.
You’ve cut calories, pushed harder, followed all the rules. But… the weight won’t budge. Your sleep is off. You wake up tired, your joints ache, your energy crashes mid-afternoon, and suddenly you’re knee-deep in sugar cravings you swore you were done with.
And still, you wonder—what changed? Why does my body feel like it’s no longer on my side?
Meanwhile, your feed is full of 20-somethings telling you to “just lift heavier” or drink more greens. Biohacks. Juice cleanses. Shiny wellness fads that promise transformation and deliver… nothing. It’s frustrating, expensive, and exhausting.
Here’s the part no one tells you: Most weight loss advice—including mainstream intermittent fasting, isn’t designed for you. It’s built on male bodies, steady hormones, and metabolism that doesn’t shift monthly (or drastically with age). It completely ignores the way estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol shape your appetite, fat storage, insulin response, and sleep.
So of course it’s not working.
Because it was never meant to.
And that’s where everything changes.
Time to flip the script.
Why Losing Weight in peri/menopause is such a Struggle
If you feel stuck no matter what you try, here’s why:
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One-Size-Fits-All Doesn’t Cut It in Midlife. What worked in your 30s,or for your best friend, might do nothing for you now. Your hormones are shifting, your metabolism’s changing, and your body needs a more personalized approach.
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Your Food Is Messing with Your Hormones. Ultra-processed foods and hidden chemicals (like obesogens) mess with estrogen, insulin, and leptin, making it harder to lose fat, balance your mood, or even sleep well.
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Stress Isn’t Just Mental, It’s Metabolic! Chronic stress in midlife isn’t just draining. It keeps cortisol high, blocks fat burning, spikes cravings, and sends your body straight into storage mode.
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Cutting Calories Backfires (Especially Now). Aggressive dieting wrecks your metabolism and makes your body hold on tighter. In midlife, this approach often leads to more weight gain, not less.
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You’re Not Fat-Adapted. Yet. Without metabolic flexibility, your body keeps running on sugar, not fat. That means constant cravings, energy crashes, and stubborn weight that won’t shift no matter how “clean” you eat.
Unlock the Power of Intermittent Fasting & Hormone Feasting in Perimenopause, Menopause and Beyond
An INTERMITTENT FASTING LIFESTYLE, as taught by Dr. Mindy Pelz
and her Fast Like a Girl movement, isn’t just about skipping meals.
It’s about learning to work with your body strategically and cyclically, so you can burn fat, balance hormones, and feel like yourself again (maybe even better).
In midlife, your hormonal landscape is shifting -sometimes daily. And this approach is one of the few that actually takes that into account. It honors the changes of perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause, and gives you a framework built specifically for women.
Add hormone-aligned feasting to the mix—knowing when your body needs more food, when it needs a break, and how to support estrogen, progesterone, insulin, and cortisol—and it becomes a rhythm. Not a restriction. A rhythm that creates metabolic flexibility, supports longevity, and helps you feel like your body is finally on your side again.
Here are some of the key benefits that you will experience:
Burn excess Fat
Watch the weight fall off naturally and steadily whilst you enjoy satisfying, hormone-supportive meals in your eating window.
Age like a Boss
Reduce inflammation, repair cells, and protect yourself against chronic diseases such as Alzheimer's, type 2 diabetes and hypertension.
Supercharge your energy and mental sharpness
Experience the thrill of powering through your day without crashes or brain fog—tackle deadlines, workouts, and family time with a mind that stays crystal clear and a body that never quits.
Heal your Gut
Balance and restore your microbiome and gut lining—improve digestion and ease bloating.
Balance Your Hormones in every life stage
Crush PMS, get your cycle on track, and kick hot flashes, anxiety, and mood swings to the curb—fasting with your hormones is a game-changer!
Boost Your Immune System
Activate your body’s natural defense system with fasting—regenerate immune cells, fight off infections, and stay stronger against disease.
The Gold of Coaching: What Books Can’t Give You
You are probably wondering at this point: Why Work With Me If It’s All in Mindy’s Books?
Dr. Mindy Pelz’s books- Fast Like a Girl and The Menopause Reset- are powerful resources and I recommend them wholeheartedly.
But here’s the thing: books can’t tailor a plan to your hormones. They can’t walk you through the cravings, the setbacks, the emotional rollercoaster of midlife.
They can’t sit with you when your body suddenly changes again, and you’re not sure what to do next.
That’s where I come in.
As a Certified Fast Like a Girl Coach and Naturopathic Nutritionist, I bring Dr. Mindy’s science-backed methods to life with strategies that are doable, in your real life, with your midlife body. And I offer something no book (or podcast or influencer) can: ongoing support, motivation, accountability, personal attention. A read-the-room kind of intuition that knows when to push and when to pause.
I’ve walked this path myself through menopause. Experienced the mental fog, the weight gain, the lack of motivation and that scary question: "is this just how it’s going to be now?"
I get it. And I also know it doesn’t have to stay that way.
With me, you won’t be stuck Googling at midnight or second-guessing every meal. I’ve already done the deep dives, the trial-and-error, the fine-tuning, so you don’t have to.
I’ll break it down clearly.
I’ll keep it simple.
And I’ll make sure the plan works with your body, not against it.
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all protocol: it’s a partnership.
I’ll be your coach, your guide, and yes, sometimes your nudge when you need it most. Because I’ve seen what’s possible when women finally feel supported and seen.
Not just better sleep or looser jeans (though yes, those too). But confidence. Strength. Freedom from the noise.
And I’d love to help you get there.
Michela R, Bologna.
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Corina K, London
I’ve just started my journey with Claudia, beginning with tracking my blood sugar — and honestly, it was mind-blowing to see how my body reacted to certain foods.
Claudia’s guidance helped me make sense of it all. She supported me in understanding some unexpected reactions and gave me a completely new perspective. She has a way of opening your mind and showing you why the usual approaches haven’t worked -and how unique each of our bodies really are.
I’m so glad I’m doing this. For the first time, I feel like I can actually figure out this challenging stage of life.
Thank you, Claudia.
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Annalisa N, Turin
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