The Daily Rituals That Transformed My Perimenopause Experience

You know that moment when you realize your body has completely rewritten the rules without asking your permission first?

For me, it happened somewhere between my sleep going haywire and discovering that my once-reliable metabolism had apparently gone on permanent vacation. I kept waiting for things to "go back to normal," but slowly realized that normal had packed up and moved without leaving a forwarding address.

Here's what I wish someone had told me earlier: there is nothing wrong with you - your body is just speaking a completely different language now, and most of us were never taught to understand it.

After years of working with women navigating this exact same confusion, I've learned that perimenopause isn't about fighting against your changing body. It's about learning to work with it in ways that actually make sense.

My Morning Non-Negotiables

I used to roll out of bed, grab coffee, and fast til 10:30, buzzing, thinking I was doing it all ‘right’. Now?

My mornings start with warm lemon water—not because it's trendy, but because it gently wakes up my digestive system after hours of rest. My energy and my skin thrive on the hydration. Then comes my coffee ritual, but now it's intentional: I add collagen for joint and skin support and I enjoy it with a few bites of food.

The supplements that actually made a difference? Vitamin D and omega-3s to support both my hormones and my mood. Magnesium before bed became non-negotiable when I realized it was the difference between tossing and turning versus actually sleeping through the night.

But here's what surprised me most: the five minutes I spend in morning sunlight, either journaling, simply sitting quietly, or gently walking, became my secret weapon against the anxiety and overwhelm that perimenopause loves to throw at us. It's not about being perfect—it's about giving my nervous system a moment to reset before the day demands everything from me.

Movement That Actually Works

I spent years thinking I needed to punish my body into submission with brutal, calorie burning workouts. Spoiler alert: that approach backfired spectacularly in perimenopause!

My home gym is beautifully simple now—a set of dumbbells, a yoga mat, and the workout videos I curate for myself and my clients. I love my weight rack that I found on Amazon. No expensive memberships, no excuses about no time. Just tools that actually get used.

What transformed everything was shifting my focus to strength training that builds metabolism, protects my bones, and honestly, makes me feel powerful again. I add daily walks, especially after meals, because they're magic for blood sugar stability. My weighted vest might look silly, but the trend is catching on, and it's brilliant for adding some umpf to a simple walk and core strength.

The game-changer? Choosing movement that gives me energy instead of depleting it. Revolutionary concept, I know.

Fuelling Like I Actually Matter

I stopped restricting what I ate and started fuelling—and everything changed.

I think most women don’t realize how depleted they are by the time they reach perimenopause. Now I make sure there's protein with every meal, not because some diet told me to, but because my body actually functions better this way. I load up on anti-inflammatory foods like leafy greens and eat hemp, flax, and chia seeds almost daily because they're nutritional powerhouses that taste good in my morning yogurt.

Sunday meal prep became my best friend—not the Instagram-worthy kind, but the real-life kind where I batch cook proteins, wash vegetables, and set myself up for success all week. Glass containers filled with delicious overnight oats, prepped proteins, and chopped vegetables mean I'm never stuck making decisions when I'm already overwhelmed.

I use protein powder to keep life simple. Sometimes the best choice is the easiest choice that still serves your body well.

Prioritize sleep

Here's what no one tells you about perimenopause: if your sleep is a disaster, everything else becomes ten times harder.

I protect my sleep like the precious resource it is. Blue light blocking glasses in the evening, magnesium before bed, and a consistent wind-down routine that signals to my body it's actually time to rest. Not to brag, but I’ve McGyver’ed my sleep to 7+ hours of deep, restful, bliss.

When my sleep finally improved, everything else followed.

The Strategy That Changed Everything

All these individual pieces matter, but here's the truth I learned the hard way: without a system that ties it all together, you're just collecting random habits that may or may not stick.

That's exactly why I created UNSTUCK: The Perimenopause Method—an 8-week coaching program where I teach you my proven and sustainable 30/30/30 hormone protocol alongside everything you need to know about getting your body, mind and sprit back in this season.

This isn't theory—it's the exact framework that helped me calm my anxiety, rebuild my confidence, sleep through the night, release that stubborn weight. And most importantly, feel like myself again.

Your Transformation Starts With One Decision

If you're exhausted from feeling like your body has betrayed you, tired of spinning your wheels with no real results, or wondering if your best days are actually behind you—I want you to know something:

They're not.

You're not broken. You're not too old. You're not destined to feel this way forever.

You just need someone who understands this stage of life to show you exactly what works and walk beside you as you implement it.

My next UNSTUCK 8-week program begins this fall, and I'm opening spots now. Together, we'll reset your hormones, rebuild sustainable habits, and help you reclaim the energy, strength, and confidence that perimenopause tried to convince you were gone forever.

This is your invitation to stop wondering "what if" and start living "what's next."

Reach out to see if UNSTUCK is right for you. Your transformation is waiting.

I can't wait to help you meet her.

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