Intermittent Fasting for Women: Does It Actually Help You Lose Weight?

Intermittent fasting is often promoted as a simple solution for weight loss, but most of the research behind it has been done in men. In this episode, I break down one of the few women-specific trials on time-restricted eating: Flexible time-restricted eating and aerobic exercise in middle-aged women (Nature Communications, 2025). You can read the paper here: This study looked at middle-aged women with overweight or obesity and found that an 8-hour eating window reduced fat mass, with the greatest improvements seen when time-restricted eating was combined with exercise. In this episode, we cover: Why skipping breakfast often backfires for stressed or cycling women Why cortisol, sleep, and total intake matter more than fasting longer Why I prefer time-restricted eating over strict 16-hour fasts How a 10–12 hour overnight fast may support fat metabolism A more sustainable, physiology-first approach to weight loss If you want a more sustainable, physiology-first approach to weight loss as a woman, this episode will help you rethink timing, stress, and structure. Notes: Join Flourish - my small group programme focused on weight loss here

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Intermittent Fasting for Women: Does It Actually Help You Lose Weight? is an episode from The Gut Goddess Show with Kezia Hall by Kezia Hall.

This episode is 29:43 long.

This episode was published on Feb 18, 2026.

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