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Trainer Lindsey CISSN Nutritionist, NSCA-CSCS, Pn 1 nutritionist, mom of 3, helping women over 40 lose stubborn fat by addressing the hormonal root cause of their struggles
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10/24/2026

The “healthy habit” that’s keeping women in perimenopause stuck, and I did it every single day: eating perfectly clean.

I was a coach. I knew what “healthy” was supposed to look like.

Lean protein, vegetables, nothing processed, no slip-ups, and a food plan I followed to the letter.

I thought that discipline was exactly what would fix the weight I was gaining.

So when it kept climbing, I did what I’d always done and got stricter.

It didn’t work, and I couldn’t understand why. I was doing everything right.

Here’s what I know now. In perimenopause, your body reads restriction as stress.

When you’re “eating clean” but also eating less than you need, your cortisol stays high, your blood sugar swings, and your body holds on tighter instead of letting go.

The cleaner and stricter I got, the more bloated, tired, and stuck I felt.

It was never a discipline problem.

My plan was built for the body I had in my 30s, and my hormones had changed the rules without telling me.

When I stopped treating food like a test I had to pass, everything shifted. I ate enough, put protein first, and let the “perfect” plan go.


That’s when my body finally started responding

AND I finally lost 35lbs.

If you’re in perimenopause and being so good that you’re exhausted, the habit you’re proudest of might be the one keeping you stuck.

If you don’t know where to start, comment PERI and I’ll send you my free Perimenopause Playbook.

10/24/2026

You’ve spent years being the woman who gets it all done — early workouts, kids, work, cooking, repeat.

But here’s the truth: that same hustle that built your life… is now what’s keeping your body stuck in perimenopause.

Your hormones are shifting. Your nervous system is more sensitive.
And constant “go mode” keeps cortisol high — which blocks fat loss, messes with sleep, and leaves you feeling wired but tired.

This isn’t about motivation or willpower anymore — it’s about regulation.

You can’t heal a stressed-out body by stressing it out more.

✨ Here’s what to do instead:

✅Swap early HIIT for strength training or walks.
✅Eat within an hour of waking to calm your stress response.
✅Create a “no phone” morning window (even 10 minutes).
✅Block off 1 rest day per week — non-negotiable.

Your body doesn’t need more push. It needs more peace. 💜

👉🏼DM me UNSTUCK and I’ll send you 25 more ways to get unstuck in perimenopause and start seeing results and feel more like yourself again!

I don’t share this story because it’s easy to tell. I share it because I know how many women are reading it right now an...
10/23/2026

I don’t share this story because it’s easy to tell.

I share it because I know how many women are reading it right now and recognizing themselves in every slide.

If that’s you, I want you to hear this: nothing about the last few years was a lack of effort.

You’ve been carrying a lot, showing up for everyone, and quietly putting yourself last.

That’s not failure. It’s what happens when nobody gives you a plan built for what your body is going through.

The holidays have a way of making everything louder.

The pressure to look a certain way, enjoy it all, and be fully present, while a small voice says you’ll deal with yourself later.

I wish someone had told me that later doesn’t have to be January.

It can be now, and you can enjoy this season while you do it.

That’s why I’m teaching this live. On October 24, I’m hosting a free masterclass where I walk you through the exact method behind the SheShifts System, the one that’s helped over 3,000 women lose the weight and feel like themselves again, without giving up the holidays they love.

Comment MASTERCLASS and I’ll send you the link to save your spot.

10/23/2026

If you struggle with losing the perimenopause belly….

It’s almost always your diet.

Maybe you’re eating “healthy” and getting in some protein and never miss a workout…

It’s STILL your diet!

If this is your struggle don’t forget these things:

1️⃣ Eating healthy is awesome! But when it comes to fat loss you have to be in a calorie deficit and the only way to ensure you’re in a deficit is somehow track your intake.

2️⃣ Lots of “healthy” foods are high in calories and can easily take you out of the deficit if you’re not careful and aware

3️⃣ Too large of a calorie deficit can lead to binging and an over eating/under eating cycle that can actually slow your metabolism over time

4️⃣ Do you feel your body consistently throughout the day and the week? Do you eat like a bird all day only to pick out at night? Do you drink alcohol multiple times a week? Do you eat all week and then over eat all weekend? Our bodies thrive on consistency and these habits are going to make it super hard to lose weight.

At the end of the day if you’re eating healthy, prioritizing protein and still not losing weight it always comes down to the fact that you’re not eating intentionally for your body, your goals and your hormones.

✅If you struggle with this balance and losing stubborn belly fat in (peri)menopause DM me PERI and I’ll send you my Perimenopause Playbook for free!

10/23/2026

I’m cleaning his glasses so he can finally see how lucky he is 😂

Perimenopause, a full calendar, and I’m still the one making sure he has a clear view of what he’s got.

Follow Lindsey Mathews | Perimenopause Coach for perimenopause tips and a little midlife humor.

10/22/2026

Comment BOOK below and I'll send you a link to pre-order my upcoming book "Perimenopause Fitness and Nutrition for Dummies" due out Dec 2!

10/22/2026

I used to think the answer to stubborn weight gain was more cardio.

So I ran, I did HIIT, I stacked workouts back-to-back… and still, nothing budged.

In fact, my body started fighting me even harder.

I didn’t realize it at the time, but all that cardio was stressing my system out.

My cortisol was high, my hormones were out of balance, and my body was doing exactly what it was supposed to do under stress — hold onto fat.

Here’s what finally changed everything for me 👇

1️⃣ I focused more on lifting heavy weights instead of circuits and HIIT and treadmill. Muscle changed my metabolism faster than anything else.

2️⃣ I swapped some of my “sweat sessions” for walks and recovery days. The less I punished my body, the more it responded.

3️⃣ I started eating to fuel instead of eating to shrink. And that’s when my energy, mood, and results all shifted.

If you’re over 40 and doing all the things but still not seeing results, it’s not because you’re broken. You’ve just been following advice that wasn’t made for your hormones.

You don’t need to do more. You need to do it differently.

Work with your body — not against it — and it’ll finally start working with you too. 💪

Save this post for the next time you feel tempted to “add another cardio day.”

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do… is rest. 🌿

👉🏼DM me READY and I’ll send ya something that will help you out on your journey!

If you were told your labs were normal but you don’t feel normal, trust that feeling...On October 24, I’m teaching the e...
10/22/2026

If you were told your labs were normal but you don’t feel normal, trust that feeling...

On October 24, I’m teaching the exact method I’ve used with 3,000+ women to lose weight, balance their hormones, and feel like themselves again, even after their doctor said their labs looked fine.

Comment MASTERCLASS and I’ll send you the link 🤍

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