Episode 2: I Tried 5 Diets So You Don’t Have To: What Actually Works in Perimenopause
Forget the perfect diet. In this 15-minute audio, we break down what actually works – the science, the strategies, and the permission to stop the diet hopping. Read the full show notes below.
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Paleo. Keto. Candida. Vegetarian. Bulking. I’ve tried them all, made ALL the mistakes, and lived to tell the tale.
In this episode, I’m getting brutally honest about my diet journey — the good, the bad, and the “why did I ignore my body for so long?” I’ll share what I learned from each experiment, why some left me exhausted and in pain, and what finally clicked when I stopped “shoulding” all over myself.
If you’re struggling with energy crashes, bloating, hormone chaos, or just feel like your body is working against you — this one’s for you. Because the truth is, there’s no perfect perimenopause diet. But there IS a way to figure out what works for YOUR unique body.
“This is your permission right here, right now — if you are eating in a way that doesn’t feel good for your body, stop! Don’t ‘should’ any more.”
What You’ll Learn
In this Episode:
- Why my vegetarian phase was a disaster (hint: I had no idea what I was doing)
- The paleo craze and why I felt better (spoiler: it wasn’t what I thought)
- My keto love affair and why it ended in stomach pain
- The candida nightmare and counting 50g of carbs a day
- My bulking experiment and eating 2,600 calories as a 5’3″ woman
Key Takeaways
✓ There is no perfect diet for everyone — everybody is different, with different goals, health concerns, and preferences
✓ Cutting food groups mindfully vs. just winging it — where your calories come from matters
✓ It’s really hard to overconsume on whole foods — not impossible, but it takes real effort
✓ Extremes are tools, not lifestyles — they can work short-term but aren’t great for long-term health
✓ Your body isn’t being difficult — if something doesn’t feel good, it’s sending you a message
✓ You are the ONLY expert on your body — not your doctor, not Instagram influencers, not even me
✓ Listen first, then get data — personalized lab work helps you understand what your body is trying to say
A Note from Megan
After trying 5 different diets over several years, I finally figured out what works for MY body. I eat more now than I ever have. I love potatoes (and they love me back!). I eat chocolate daily. I avoid grains because they don’t work for me. This is what works for MY body — and what works for yours is probably completely different.
Your body is uniquely yours. The way you experience perimenopause is uniquely yours. Trust that if you don’t feel good, your body is trying to tell you something. You might benefit from guidance or support interpreting what your body is trying to say — and that’s where personalized lab work becomes your secret weapon.
You deserve to feel good in your body. And you shouldn’t have to try 5 different diets to get there.
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Ready to understand what’s actually happening in your body? A lab review is the place to start.
