🌸 Hormones After 40 – Day 2 · Women 40+ Strength & Wellness

🌸 Hormones After 40 – Day 2

Yesterday I shared how things slowly shifted for me in my 40s…

Today I want to talk about two of the biggest hormones behind that:

👉 Estrogen (estradiol)

👉 Progesterone

These are often the first to change in perimenopause.

And honestly—for me, it was all of it.

Weight gain (especially in my belly)

Mood changes

Low energy

Trouble sleeping

Hot flashes

I just didn’t feel like myself.

Here’s what’s happening (in simple terms):

Progesterone starts to drop first → this can affect sleep and how calm you feel

Estrogen starts fluctuating → this can impact mood, energy, and how your body stores fat

👉 It’s not just “low”… it’s inconsistent

💜 A few simple things that can help support your body:

✔️ Prioritize protein (especially earlier in the day)

✔️ Strength train a few times a week

✔️ Create a consistent sleep routine

✔️ Get morning sunlight + move your body daily

Nothing extreme—just consistent.

👇 What has been the biggest struggle for you lately?

A. Sleep

B. Mood / anxiety

C. Low energy

D. Weight changes

E. Hot flashes

Drop your letter 👇

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