Menopause: Why What Worked in Your 30s Isn’t Working in Your 50s

michelle9252
Sep 20
2 min read

Ever feel like you’re crashing after lunch or constantly fighting off cravings? You’re not alone — and it’s not your fault.

As a nutrition coach, I believed that food is medicine, and for years I ate well, exercised, and prioritized sleep. But when I entered my 50s, everything changed. The weight stuck, the brain fog crept in, and my cravings became louder.

Sound familiar?

Here’s why — and what you can do about it.

ketobiotic breakfast — A nourishing meal featuring a vibrant mix of protein, healthy fats, and fresh vegetables, perfectly balanced to maintain stable blood sugar and fuel the body and mind.

Why Midlife Metabolism Changes- shift happens in perimenopause and menopause!

Most diet advice doesn’t account for the real biological shifts that happen in perimenopause and menopause. These changes affect how we process food, store fat, and feel day-to-day.

Some of the most common shifts include:

Slower metabolism that makes it harder to lose weight the way you used to
Insulin resistance that increases cravings and afternoon energy crashes
Hormone changes that disrupt sleep, mood, and fat burning

This means that the strategies that worked in your 30s and 40s may not support your body now.

Blood Sugar Balance: The Missing Key

One of the most powerful things I learned was how much my blood sugar patterns affected my hunger, energy, and cravings. Once I started tracking and balancing my blood sugar, I finally felt in control again.

Balanced blood sugar helps you:

Reduce cravings and stop the “food noise”
Sustain energy all day without afternoon crashes
Shift from burning sugar to burning fat

Why Fasting Works for Women Over 40

When done strategically, intermittent fasting can be a game-changer in midlife. Unlike restrictive dieting, fasting works with your body’s natural healing processes.

Fasting can help:

✨ Improve insulin sensitivity🔥 Boost fat burning and reduce belly fat🌿 Clear out toxins that fuel inflammation and slow weight loss

The key is tailoring fasting to your hormones and your phase of life — not following generic “skip breakfast” rules.

What Finally Worked for Me

When I stopped fighting my body and started working with it — using strategic fasting, personalized nutrition, and lifestyle shifts — everything changed.

✅ The weight came off✅ My energy soared✅ The brain fog lifted

And now, this is exactly what I help other women do as a FAST LIKE A GIRL CERTIFIED™ Coach.

You’re Not Broken — You Just Need the Right Tools

If you’ve been stuck, it’s not because you need more willpower. It’s because you’ve been using tools that don’t match your biology in this season of life.

That’s why I created a simple first step for you.