09/06/2026
Many women in perimenopause and menopause are also dealing with a quiet pattern of chronic under-eating, often without realising it. Years of dieting, busy lifestyles, and “healthy eating” habits can lead to too little protein, too few total calories, and not enough carbs to support training and recovery. On top of that, stress levels are often high and sleep is lighter or more disrupted, which pushes the body further into a protective, energy-saving state.
In this state, the body prioritises survival over adaptation — meaning muscle building slows down, recovery takes longer, and strength progress feels inconsistent. It’s not that your body is failing you, it’s that it’s not being given enough consistent fuel and recovery signals to build. This is why supplements like creatine can only do so much on their own.
When you restore enough food, protein, and recovery, the same training suddenly starts to “work” again — energy improves, strength returns, and progress becomes visible again.
📍If you’re done with dieting and want a structured, healthy approach to reduce body fat and rebuild strength, apply for my 12-Week Body Soul Reset.
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Coach Mimi 💕