Someone once told me hunger isn’t the enemy… although 80’s diet culture tried to convinced me it was.. And honestly, I haven’t been the same since. Anyone who grew up with teen years in the 80’s learned to: Ignore hunger Push through it Eat less After I met with a dietitian from @Faynutrition I learned hunger isn’t a flaw. It’s one of the simplest ways our body communicates with us. In midlife, learning to listen to those signals becomes even more important. ✨ Our metabolism still needs fuel. ✨ Our muscles need protein. ✨ Our brain needs nourishment. ✨ We need to feel like ourselves again, not exhausted and less than vibrant. Constantly undereating, skipping meals, or trying to outsmart hunger often backfires — leading to fatigue, cravings, and feeling completely out of sync with your body. What changed for me was shifting my mindset from restriction to nourishment. Instead of asking “How little can I eat? I concentrated on fueling my body. I increased protein to build muscle and keep my metabolism humming. I will eat before bedtime if I’m hungry instead of waking up at 3:00 AM with my heart racing and cortisol spiking. I also stop when I’m full and feel so much less bloated ( I also listen to my body and have cut out foods where I have an intolerance. Midlife isn’t about fighting our bodies, it is about learning to work with them. I would love to hear your thoughts on this too! Want to learn about my favorite grass fed beef protein powder? Check it out here! LTKselfcare LTKdayinmylife LTKOver40