I don't care. I don't want to. I can't do this.
I've been feeling this, and hearing this from my clients for a while! Women who have been training with me for over a decade are 'quitting'. I'm learning why and I want YOU to know why this happens. Hormonal shifts affecting brain chemistry - Estrogen plays a huge role in dopamine and serotonin regulation ā the āmotivationā and āfeel-goodā neurotransmitters. When estrogen drops or fluctuates, your brain literally produces less drive and reward response. - Progesterone helps with calm and sleep. When it declines, you might feel more anxious or wired ā which ironically leads to paralysis instead of productivity. - Testosterone (yes, women have it too!) supports energy, confidence, and desire ā when it drops, your āgo-getterā energy tanks. š„ Other contributors - Poor sleep (from night sweats or insomnia) - Blood sugar fluctuations - Chronic fatigue or adrenal stress - Low iron, thyroid imbalance, or vitamin D deficiency - Identity shifts ā youāre reevaluating purpose, body image, priorities, and sometimes grieving past versions of yourself. š” What helps 1. Strength training + sunlight ā raises dopamine naturally. 2. Protein at every meal ā helps neurotransmitter balance. 3. Tiny wins ā start with micro-goals (5-min walk, journal page, one task). 4. Community + accountability ā estrogen also fuels social bonding, so connection literally helps your brain reboot motivation. 5. Check hormones + nutrients ā a simple blood panel can reveal if your āmotivation lossā is chemical.