Is intermittent fasting right for you?

In my episode 458 (in early 2026), I gave you 5 ways intermittent fasting backfires. Then Lyle McDonald came on (in our most recent episode 516) to talk about his new fasting book. So which is it?

In this bonus episode, I give you my own take on whether Lyle's intermittent modified fasting makes sense for you, especially if you're over 40 or in perimenopause or menopause.

I explain why this is NOT the fasting I warned you about. Then I cover 4 traps: starting with an aggressive pattern, letting protein run low, expecting fast results when you're already lean, and using it when it isn't right for you. Then I give you a 4-week experiment and what to track to see if it works.

Listen to my full conversation with Lyle McDonald to learn how to use fasting to lose fat without losing muscle.
https://witsandweights.com/516

Timestamps:

0:00 - Is fasting bad after 40 or not?
2:47 - Why this isn't the same as time-restricted eating (TRE)
4:46 - Trap 1: Starting with an aggressive pattern
6:03 - Trap 2: Letting protein run low
7:20 - Trap 3: Expecting the last pounds to come off fast
8:34 - Trap 4: When this isn't for you
9:56 - A 4-week experiment and what to track

Episode Resources:

• Episode 516: Intermittent modified fasting with Lyle McDonald
• Episode 458: 5 ways intermittent fasting backfires for women over 40
• Lyle's Intermittent Modified Fasting book - https://witsandweights.com/lyle

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