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When Your Body Stops Playing by the Old Rules

When Your Body Stops Playing by the Old Rules
There comes a point in life when you realize your body is no longer responding the way it used to.

The routines that once worked… don’t.
 The scale feels stubborn.
 Energy dips for no obvious reason.
 Cravings show up out of nowhere.
 Sleep gets lighter.
 Stress feels heavier.

And you find yourself thinking, “What changed? And why does this suddenly feel so hard?”

If you’re anywhere in midlife, perimenopause, or the season of “I’m doing all the right things, but my body didn’t get the memo,” you’re not alone. And you’re not broken.
Your body isn’t failing you.

 It’s simply playing by a new set of rules.

It’s Not Willpower — It’s Biology

For years, we were taught that weight, energy, and appetite were all about discipline. Try harder. Eat less. Move more. Push through.

But science is now showing us something different: hormones and metabolic signaling play a huge role in how our bodies regulate hunger, fullness, blood sugar, and energy.
One of those messengers is a hormone called GLP-1.

In simple terms, GLP-1 is part of your body’s natural “I’m satisfied” system. It helps your gut and brain communicate, influences appetite, and plays a role in blood sugar balance and energy regulation.
As we move through hormonal changes, that signaling can become less efficient. Not gone—just quieter. Which can mean feeling hungrier, craving sugar or carbs more easily, or struggling to feel satisfied even when you’re eating well.

That’s not a lack of willpower.

 That’s your biology shifting.

Supporting the Body Instead of Forcing It

You’ve probably heard a lot lately about synthetic GLP-1 medications. They’re everywhere in the news. And while they can be appropriate in certain medical situations, many people feel hesitant about injections, side effects, and the idea of forcing the body into an artificial response.

What’s been on my heart is a gentler question:

What if, instead of overriding the body, we focused on supporting its natural systems?
I’ve always believed that the body is incredibly wise. Sometimes it doesn’t need to be pushed—it needs to be supported. Nourished. Given the right environment and signals to do what it was designed to do.

That’s what led me to start learning about how gut health, fiber, and plant-based compounds can influence metabolic communication, including pathways connected to GLP-1.

A New Chapter I’m About to Begin

After a lot of research and reflection, I decided to order a plant-based metabolic support system designed to:
• Support healthy gut signaling
 • Encourage balanced appetite cues
 • Nourish metabolic function
 • Work with the body’s natural hormone communication
 • Do it gently, without synthetic shortcuts

And I want to be very clear and honest here:
I haven’t started it yet.

The box is on its way. This isn’t a testimonial. It’s the beginning of a personal experiment and a new season of listening to my body with curiosity instead of frustration.
What actually excites me most is not having all the answers—but being willing to explore.

Why This Approach Feels Right

What drew me in wasn’t flashy promises or quick-fix language. It was the philosophy.
Not “trick your metabolism.”
 Not “override your hunger.”
 Not “force your body into submission.”

But rather:
Support the gut.
 Support hormone communication.
 Support blood sugar balance.
 Support natural appetite cues.
 Support the nervous system.

Small, steady, supportive steps instead of extreme measures.

Because true wellness has never been about control for me. It’s been about partnership—learning to work with the body God designed instead of constantly feeling at war with it.

If This Season Sounds Familiar

If you’ve been feeling…
• Frustrated by stubborn weight
 • Confused by changing hormones
 • Tired of battling cravings
 • Drained of steady energy
 • Curious about natural, plant-based support
 • Ready for something gentle instead of extreme

You’re not alone. And you’re not imagining it. Your body may simply be asking for a different kind of care than it once did.

An Open Invitation

I’m about to begin this new journey, and instead of doing it quietly on my own, I felt nudged to open the door and say:

What if we explored this together?
Not with pressure.
 Not with promises.
 Not with perfection.

Just with curiosity, education, prayerful discernment, and a willingness to take small, supportive steps.

If you’d like to learn more about the plant-based metabolic system I’ll be starting, or if you simply want to talk through what your body might be needing in this season, I would love to connect.

Comment, message me, or book a 1:1 wellness chat.

 No sales pitch. No pushing. Just a conversation.

Because when your body stops playing by the old rules, it may not be betraying you at all.  It may be inviting you into a wiser, gentler, and more supported way forward. 💛
 



Repeat these positive affirmations to yourself...
* I am resilient and can overcome life's challenges.
* I am strong and have the power to make the right choices for me.
* I am grateful for what I can do.

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Meet Lynn Dehmlow

 
My story is that I found myself at a point in my life where I was struggling and no longer felt like myself.  I felt as if I could no longer keep up with my friends and family and felt isolated from the world. I was only in my early 40’s at that time; but felt like I was in my 80’s. I was losing hope. Finally, I said enough was enough, I didn't want to live that way. So, I started searching for a better way and learned about Essential Oils. Then my friend Connie posted that she was using oils and offered a sample of Peppermint. I tried it and was convinced of their power. I purchased a Premium Starter Bundle and have NEVER regretted the decision.

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