The Galveston Diet: The Doctor-Developed, Patient-Proven Plan to Burn Fat and Tame Your Hormonal Symptoms

The Galveston Diet is an eating and lifestyle program developed by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, an OB/GYN, to address weight gain and hormonal symptoms during menopause and perimenopause. The program is based on three interconnected strategies: Fuel Refocus (balancing healthy fats, lean protein, and quality carbohydrates), Intermittent Fasting (16 hours fasting with an 8-hour eating window), and Anti-inflammatory Nutrition (limiting added sugars and processed foods while emphasizing leafy greens, olive oil, berries, nuts, and tomatoes). Dr. Haver developed this plan after recognizing that standard medical advice—eat less and exercise more—did not account for the physiological factors affecting women in midlife, including how their bodies store and access fat, and how hormonal fluctuations complicate weight management. The book includes over 40 recipes, six weeks of meal plans, shopping lists, and success stories from women who have followed the program. According to the source, more than 100,000 women have found success with this approach for losing belly fat and reducing menopausal symptoms while improving energy, sleep, mental clarity, and hot flashes.