Hey it’s Chalene Johnson and today I will be sharing the most common intermittent fasting mistakes that can often lead to a plateau or perhaps even weight gain, especially for women over 40. Discover why starting with extreme fasting methods like OMAD can backfire, the crucial role of protein in maintaining muscle mass, and how timing your meals can influence your sleep and weight loss. I will guide you through the smart, flexible ways to adapt fasting into your lifestyle for better health and lasting results. Tune in to learn how to avoid these pitfalls and make intermittent fasting work for you! Watch this episode on YouTube In a few days!   Join me on Patreon 7 Days for FREE!! http://chalene.com/more To listen to the Rachel and Dave Hollis Series!   Join the all-new Phase It Up!! A Personalized Plan to Fit Your Life ?Go to https://phaseitup.com/   Join for FREE the 14 Day Energy Boost Blueprint!! ? http://myselfagain.com Related Episodes  Intermittent Fasting Mistakes That Make Women Gain Weight Watch Listen How Much Protein Do You Really Need? Watch Listen I Eat These Foods Every Day and DON’T GAIN WEIGHT (Over 50) Watch Listen Perimenopause and Menopause | What Every Woman Over 35 Needs to Know Watch Listen ResearchImpact of binge eating on metabolic and leptin dynamics in normal young women   My favorite brand of Castor Oil is Queen of Thrones go to chalene.com/oil OR use code CHALENE at Checkout for 10% off   To get the exclusive offer for my listeners go to Bioptimizers.com/chalene and enter code CHALENE to get 10% off any order plus a free gift!   We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene RIGHT HERE To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show Join our awesome PodSquad on Facebook here!  Sign Up For MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     Links You May Want to Check out: Be sure to check out the Push Journals and Notebooks!! Go to PushJournal.com Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com Check out Chalene’s Amazon Favorites Connect with me on your fav social platform: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson    Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial Twitter: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson