🚨Week 3 Call Summary | Reducing Inflammation & Supporting Recovery🚨

Today’s call focused on why inflammation becomes a major driver of symptoms and stalled progress for women over 40 and how recovery, not more effort, is often the missing piece.

Key takeaways to anchor this week:

Inflammation is not a failure signal it’s a stress signal. As estrogen declines, stress increases, sleep changes, blood sugar fluctuates, and muscle mass decreases, the body becomes more reactive. This often shows up as fatigue, joint stiffness, brain fog, poor sleep, stubborn fat loss, hot flashes, and night sweats.

Hot flashes and night sweats are closely tied to inflammation. When inflammation and stress are high, the nervous system becomes more sensitive and misreads temperature signals. Lowering inflammation often reduces the frequency and intensity of these symptoms even without changing hormones.

Under-eating, over-training, and chronic stress all increase inflammation. Pushing harder is rarely the solution. Support and recovery are.

Nutrition this week is about support, not restriction. That means:

• eating enough

• prioritizing protein

• including anti-inflammatory fats

• being strategic with carbohydrates to support sleep and stress

• noticing common inflammatory triggers without fear or perfection

Supplements can support recovery when the foundation is in place. Omega-3s, magnesium, curcumin, collagen or amino acids, and electrolytes can help reduce inflammation and support tissue repair, but they work best when paired with adequate fuel, stable blood sugar, and sleep.

Recovery happens all day, not just at night. Consistent meals, gentle movement, breathing between tasks, stopping workouts before depletion, and evening wind-down routines all send safety signals to the body.

Early signs that recovery is improving often include:

• deeper sleep

• fewer night sweats

• less morning stiffness

• calmer mood

• more stable energy

These changes usually show up before fat loss and that’s a good sign.

Week 3 Focus (Keep It Simple)

This week, prioritize:

• recovery over output

• nourishment over restriction

• support over pushing