@carrotsncake: Three reasons I don’t think shame belongs in this conversation: 1. Blood sugar. Insulin sensitivity shifts in perimenopause, and for me, steadier blood sugar meant I wasn’t crashing at 3pm and rummaging through the pantry. Everything else got easier once that settled down. 2. Muscle. A microdose is not the same thing as chasing fast weight loss. I still eat protein at every meal and lift heavy multiple times a week. The dose supports the plan. It doesn’t replace it. 3. Labs. I pay attention to what’s happening under the surface, not just what the scale says. Fasting insulin, inflammation, thyroid, iron. That’s the stuff that tells me if what I’m doing is actually working. I’m not here to tell anyone what to do. I just think women over 40 have gotten enough conflicting information without adding guilt on top of it. Comment PEP if you want more info from me directly Sharing my own experience here, not medical advice. Always work with your own provider.

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