05/22/2026
In our 20s and early 30s, many of us could under-eat, overexercise, live on stress and caffeine… and still maintain our weight.
But perimenopause changes the physiology.
As estrogen declines, the body often becomes more sensitive to stress and cortisol, which can signal the body to store more fat around the abdomen. At the same time, many women also become more insulin resistant, meaning the body does not handle blood sugar the same way it once did.
This is why so many women suddenly notice:
• Increased belly fat
• More fatigue
• Poor recovery from workouts
• Blood sugar swings and cravings
• Sleep changes and increased anxiety
Tomorrow I’ll talk about what you can do about all this…
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