Perimopause

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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 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.

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:

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.

 

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