If you’ve ever wondered whether fasting is your golden ticket or just another wellness trend that will leave you frustrated—this episode is for YOU.

I sat down with Renee Fitton from Prolon to break down intermittent fasting vs. fasting mimicking—and spoiler alert: yes, there’s a difference, and yes, it matters, especially if you're a woman in perimenopause or menopause.

Renee and I dove into:

• How the Prolon Fasting Mimicking Diet gives you food and the benefits of fasting (without white knuckling your way through the day)
• Why five days is the sweet spot for fat loss, inflammation, and muscle protection
• What the hell “autophagy” is and why it’s like a Dyson vacuum for your cells
• How you can turn back the biological clock—for real—in just 15 days a year
• What happens after the 5 days (spoiler: don’t sprint to 7-Eleven for chips and wine)
• The one big fasting mistake women over 40 keep making
• We talked why your metabolism is not mad at you and how Prolon makes it dummy-proof with everything you need in one box. No Googling. No guesswork. Just results.

Key Takeaways:

Fasting mimicking = food without breaking the fast = results without wrecking your hormones

Too much of a good thing? Still too much. (Yes, even fasting.)

Your muscle is your metabolism. Don’t lose it trying to lose fat.

You only need to do this 3x a year for noticeable longevity and fat-loss benefits

Refeeding = just as important as fasting.

Mentioned in the Show:

Prolon Life Website https://prolonlife.com/

https://www.instagram.com/fittonnutrition/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneefitton/
Free Group Coaching When You Order Prolon

Listen if: You’re over 40, tired of playing fasting roulette, and want a science-backed way to drop belly fat, lower inflammation, and feel like a damn superhero again.

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