20/05/2026
You feel like you’re doing everything right.
You’re eating “well”.
You’re training.
You’re trying.
But progress feels slower than ever.
So naturally,
you assume the answer is:
Eat less.
Train harder.
Push more.
But for many women — especially during perimenopause & menopause —
that’s exactly what keeps them stuck.
Over the last few months,
I’ve talked about:
Stress
Recovery
Under-eating
Strength training
Hormones
And this is where it all comes together.
Your body isn’t working against you.
It’s responding to:
Stress 🧠
Low fuel 🍽️
Poor recovery 😴
Too much intensity 🔄
The problem usually isn’t effort.
It’s strategy.
If this post feels uncomfortably familiar…
you’re probably not the only one feeling this way