This comprehensive, medically-tested eating and lifestyle program offers 40 delicious recipes designed to balance nutrition and support weight loss for women in perimenopause or menopause. As hormonal fluctuations in midlife can lead to stubborn weight gain—particularly around the belly—traditional advice of eating less and exercising more often falls short. Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a practicing OB/GYN and nutritional expert, created this plan after facing similar challenges herself. Her approach has helped over 68,000 women achieve permanent weight loss through three key strategies: - **Fuel Refocus:** Women should aim for a macronutrient ratio of 70% healthy fats, 20% lean protein, and 10% quality carbohydrates to encourage fat burning. - **Intermittent Fasting:** A 16-hour fasting period followed by a flexible 8-hour eating window helps the body utilize stored fat for energy. - **Anti-inflammatory Nutrition:** Reducing added sugars and processed carbs while incorporating anti-inflammatory foods like leafy greens, olive oil, berries, nuts, and tomatoes is essential. These principles work synergistically to promote weight loss while enhancing energy levels, sleep quality, cognitive clarity, and reducing hot flashes. With easy-to-follow meal plans, shopping lists, and inspiring success stories, this program aims to transform the conversation around weight loss during this life stage, offering lasting health benefits.
