There’s a huge misconception that to get metabolic benefits from fasting, you have to hit 16 hours every day. Forcing a tight 8-hour window often leads to under-eating protein, poor workout recovery, and elevated evening stress. A quick check for your current routine: ❌ Are you skipping food after a morning lift just to hit a timer? ❌ Waking up wired between 2 and 4 a.m.? ❌ Feeling lightheaded or crashing in the afternoon? If you answered yes to any of these, your fasting window needs an adjustment, not more discipline. I just published a deep-dive guide on how to safely tailor fasting windows for women 40+, including a realistic 7-day adjustment protocol starting at 12:12. 📖 Check out the full guide here What’s your biggest challenge right now with meal timing or energy? Let me know!

This week, during our Reset course, we’re focusing on the Nurture phase: a reminder to slow down, nourish yourself, and make room for recovery. For those who are cycling, this phase is generally counted from around Day 20 until your next period. In a roughly 30-day cycle, that’s often the final 10 days, though timing can vary. In this part of the cycle, progesterone is one of the hormones that changes, and some people notice shifts in sleep or how they feel as their period approaches. A little free hormone knowledge: the Nurture phase is a useful time to notice what helps you feel supported. Rest, nourishment, and easing up on pressure around fasting can be part of that. This longer sleep meditation offers a calming way to pause, notice busy thoughts, and settle in for the night. Think of it as one supportive relaxation practice within your overall routine. I just uploaded one of my practices a little bit ago; if you would like to listen today and see if it helps you sleep better. 🎧 Listen to “Sleep Better, Stress Less: Finding Deep Rest at Night” You’ll find more ways to unwind in our growing Meditation Library. Inside, you’ll find a growing collection of tools to support you and explore, including: - 🌅 Morning Practices to set an intentional tone for your day - 🧘 Guided Meditations to quiet a busy mind - 💫 Affirmations to align your mindset - 🌿 Body Scans to release physical tension - 😴 Sleep Meditations to help you sleep

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