08/13/2026
“How to wreck your hormones” might be a little dramatic. 😉 But the habits that worked for you at 25 may not support you the same way in midlife.
During perimenopause and menopause, your hormones influence more than hot flashes — they affect muscle, bone, metabolism, and recovery.
That makes the basics matter more—not less:
✔️Lift weights to help preserve and build muscle + support bone health.
✔️Eat enough, including adequate protein, to support muscle and recovery. Don’t sleep on fiber!!
✔️Keep cardio, but don’t let it replace resistance training. And don’t make it HIIT every workout, either.
✔️Prioritize sleep and recovery.
✔️Pay attention to chronic stress instead of treating exhaustion like a badge of honor.
The goal is to give your changing body more of what helps it stay strong, resilient and well-fueled through this transition.
Perimenopause isn’t something you failed at. But it may be a sign that it’s time to stop using the same strategies you used in your 20s and 30s.
Not sure if what you’re experiencing could be perimenopause? Comment QUIZ and I’ll send you my free Perimenopause Quiz.