Episode 1.11: The Late Eating Myth - What Science Really Says About Meal Timing in Menopause

If you've been told eating after 7 PM will sabotage your metabolism during perimenopause, prepare to have everything you thought you knew about meal timing turned upside down.

Dive into the truth about late eating and metabolic health during menopause, backed by actual research instead of wellness influencer fear-mongering. Discover how one client transformed her relationship with evening meals using the seasonal refinement approach, and learn why individual response matters more than arbitrary rules.

Your ONE thing this week: Start tracking how different meal timings affect your energy, sleep quality, and how you feel the next day using the seasonal refinement approach.

"Instead of constantly starting over with new meal timing rules that never fit my real life, I simply refine my approach based on what the evidence shows and how my body actually responds." ~Catharine

Key Moments:

• [00:00] Introduction and meal timing myths
• [01:59] The truth about research evidence
• [04:27] The seasonal refinement approach
• [07:07] Real-world implementation
• [09:51] Action steps and community invitation

Episode Keywords: perimenopause meal timing, late eating myths, metabolic health, seasonal refinement, evidence-based nutrition

Struggling with confusing meal timing rules? Get my free guide "Reclaiming Your Vitality: 7 Proven Strategies to Beat Perimenopausal Exhaustion" at https://catharineadams.myflodesk.com/vitality - includes the Seasonal Refinement Tracker template.

Ready to transform your relationship with food timing? Join The Meno Collective waitlist at www.catharineadams.com - where evidence-based guidance meets real-world results.

More menopause health strategies: The Macro Mindset with Coach Catharine

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Transform your relationship with emotional eating and mood swings through understanding, not willpower

You know the drill. It's 2 AM and you're standing in your kitchen, eating directly from the ice cream container, wondering what the hell is wrong with me? Your brain feels like it's short-circuiting. One minute you're fine, the next you're crying at a commercial about puppies. Your body feels foreign. Your clothes don't fit. And everyone keeps telling you this is "just part of getting older."

Here's the truth: You're not broken. You're not crazy. You're navigating one of the most complex neurological transitions of your life.

• Jennifer's Kitchen Raid Story - The 2 AM emotional eating revelation that changed everything
• The Neuroscience Truth - Why your brain isn't broken, just adapting to hormonal chaos
• The Pattern Explorer Method Introduction - Stop fighting emotions, start understanding them
• The 90-Second Emotion Rule - Transform overwhelming feelings into manageable moments
• Community Connection Breakthrough - Why isolation keeps you stuck and belonging sets you free

Start your Pattern Journal this week. Record three things daily:

1. The situation triggering emotional eating
2. The actual emotion you're feeling
3. What your body truly needs in that moment

Notice patterns without judgment - awareness is the first step to transformation.

"Your brain isn't broken - you're navigating one of the most complex neurological transitions of your life" ~Catharine

"Comfort foods weren't actually comforting me - that awareness changed everything"

"This isn't regression, it's adaptation"

"You're not broken. You're not crazy. You're not alone."

• Emotional volatility during perimenopause is neuroscience, not a character flaw
• The 90-second rule can transform your relationship with overwhelming emotions
• Self-compassion is more effective than self-criticism for lasting change
• Connection and community are crucial for transformation - you can't navigate this alone

Join The Meno Collective - where confusion meets clarity and isolation becomes sisterhood. We're not here to tell you where to go, we're here to help you see clearly enough to find your own way.

If you've ever found yourself in an afternoon energy crash, staring at the vending machine and wondering what happened to your metabolism, this episode is your breakthrough moment. We're diving deep into the protein revolution that's transforming how women navigate perimenopause, starting with Mia's story (which might sound eerily familiar).

Key Moments (your roadmap to transformation):• 00:00:13 - Meet Mia: The crash and burn cycle we all know too well• 00:01:18 - Why protein matters more than ever in perimenopause• 00:02:56 - The science behind protein's triple threat (metabolism, blood sugar, hormones)• 00:04:07 - Debunking the "I'll get bulky" myth• 00:05:24 - Mia's transformation timeline (week-by-week changes)• 00:06:35 - Your personal protein prescription• 00:08:08 - Movement + Protein: The perfect partnership• 00:09:59 - Your one-week protein revolution challenge• 00:10:17 - Community connections and resources

My Personal Note to You💙

1. You need more protein than you think (0.8-1g per pound of body weight)
2. Start with just ONE meal (breakfast is your power move)
3. You're not fighting your body - you're learning to work with it
4. This isn't about perfection - it's about creating a new default
5. Your energy matters, your strength matters, YOU matter

Essential Tools I Shared:• The Protein Timing Blueprint• 25-30g Protein Breakfast Ideas• Weekly Implementation Strategy• Energy Tracking Framework• Simple Meal Building Blocks

Let's Stay Connected:Share your protein revolution wins!• Instagram: @CatharineAdams• Facebook: Catharine Adams• Website: catharineadams.com

Coming Up Next:

The Meno Collective Membership is launching on July 28th! Check out my website for more information.

Get ready for three new episodes next week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) as we continue your perimenopause transformation journey.

If you're thinking "Finally, someone gets it!" share this episode. Because somewhere, another woman is googling "am I normal?" at 2 AM, and your share might be exactly what she needs.You're not broken. You don't need fixing. You're navigating a massive transition, and your body deserves fuel that supports this journey, not fights against it.~Catharine