Intermittent fasting has been picking back up in popularity lately. And while it can be a GREAT option for people who might have been eating a standard American diet or who are dealing with intense metabolic issues, it's not so great for a certain large part of the population -- women. Listen to find out: - why I don't recommend IF to most women - the ins and outs of the neuropeptide kisspeptin - the IF and cortisol connection - why IF might make you feel better at first... but then kick your butt later - other strategies that might help you accomplish your goals ... and more! Show Notes: Schedule a 1:1 Discovery Call References: Metabolic Impact on the Hypothalamic Kisspeptin-Kiss1r Signaling Pathway Metabolic regulation of kisspeptin — the link between energy balance and reproduction Role of Thyroid Dysfunction in Patients with Menstrual Disorders in Tertiary Care Center of Walled City of Delhi Impaired kisspeptin signaling decreases metabolism and promotes glucose intolerance and obesity Thyroid diseases and Ramadan The relationship between Ramadan fasting with menstrual cycle pattern changes in teenagers Fasting Increases Risk for Onset of Binge Eating and Bulimic Pathology: A 5-Year Prospective Study Effects of a 48-h fast on heart rate variability and cortisol levels in healthy female subjects You can learn more about me by following on IG or Tiktok @imperfectlypaigewellness or by checking out my blog, freebies, and offers on my website: https://imperfectlypaigewellness.com Please share with #PaigeTalksWellness to help get the word out about the show - and join the Imperfect Health Fam over on Facebook.