October means Halloween candy season—and Kim kicks things off with a confession about her Costco-sized candy stash and the tricks she uses to keep it out of sight until trick-or-treat night. From there, she dives into the question she hears most: should women over 40 be doing intermittent fasting? Kim explains what it actually is (no, it’s not magic), what the research really shows, and why it often ends up feeling like another quick-fix diet. She shares the sneaky downsides, who should skip it, and offers a saner, more sustainable way to support your metabolism that doesn’t involve rigid fasting rules.

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🎙 Key Points in This Episode

• Halloween candy and why Kim hides hers until the last minute
• Client questions about intermittent fasting—why it’s such a hot topic
• The basics: 16:8, 5:2, and alternate-day fasting explained
• Research shows modest weight loss, similar to calorie reduction
• Possible benefits: simple rules, less nighttime snacking, appetite control
• Risks: low energy for workouts, harder to hit protein needs, sleep issues
• Food preoccupation and overeating once the window opens
• Who should avoid fasting: eating disorder history, pregnancy, meds, underweight
• Why it’s often just another quick-fix that slows metabolism
• A better path: after-dinner kitchen close, protein-forward meals, strength training, sleep
• Grab the one page cheat sheet➡️ "The Truth About Intermittent Fasting for Women 40+"

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