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Fasting vs. Fueling After 40: What Does a Woman’s Body Really Need? For decades, women have been taught that eating less is the answer to losing weight. Now, intermittent fasting has added another message: wait longer before you eat. But as women move into their 40s, perimenopause, menopause and beyond, is spending 16 or more hours without food really the best strategy? The answer isn't the same for every woman.

Rev. Dr. Joanne Angel BarryColon is the Founder of Wholistic Fitness NY, a wholistic health, fitness, wellness, and spiritual education business dedicated to helping women strengthen the body, release emotional weight without dieting, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and navigate life transitions with greater confidence and purpose.

Kiammie Spann is the founder of Embers of the South Sustainability Ent., a community-centered organization focused on holistic wellness, environmental education, herbalism, sustainability, agricultural education, preparedness, and eco-friendly living. Through workshops, classes, and community outreach, she empowers individuals and families to reconnect with traditional knowledge, self-sufficiency, and natural healing practices.