Still skipping breakfast before your workout or grabbing just a coffee on the way to the gym? If you’re a woman in perimenopause and you’re training fasted, or not fueling properly after, you could be stalling your fat loss and strength progress without even knowing it.

In this episode, host Mel Stephens breaks down exactly how to fuel before and after your workouts to support muscle growth, reduce cortisol and finally start seeing changes in your body. Based on Dr. Stacy Sims’ research, you’ll learn how fueling smarter helps you avoid Low Energy Availability (LEA), stabilize your metabolism and hit your calorie target without stressing over it.

Whether you’re trying to lose weight, build strength or simply feel better in your 40s, this episode will give you the how behind the science, plus practical tips and meal ideas to start fueling like your best self.