Have you ever caught yourself staring at your old workout plan — the one that used to make you feel unstoppable — and wondered, “Why doesn’t this work anymore?”
Maybe you’ve doubled down on the HIIT classes, squeezed in extra miles on the treadmill, or skipped that rest day because you thought pushing harder would fix it. But instead, you feel more tired, more inflamed, and more frustrated than ever.
Sister, I see you. And you’re not broken — you’re just in a new season, and your body is calling you to listen.
🧬 Perimenopause Changes Everything — But You’re Not Powerless
If you’re a high-achieving, faith-driven mama navigating your 40s or 50s, you’ve probably noticed that what used to work in your 20s or 30s now feels like running uphill in mud.
Here’s the truth most fitness “gurus” won’t tell you:
Your hormones shift. Your stress response shifts. And your unique DNA plays a huge role in how your body handles it all.
When estrogen and progesterone start fluctuating, your cortisol — your main stress hormone — can stay elevated longer after intense workouts. Instead of helping you shed fat, that extra stress can actually signal your body to store it.
This doesn’t mean you should stop moving — it means you need to move smarter, in a way that honors your unique blueprint.
🌿 Your DNA Holds the Clues
Did you know your genes can tell you how well you recover from workouts, whether you’re prone to joint injuries, or how your body handles inflammation?
For example:
✅ Some women have a genetic variant that makes high-intensity workouts more stressful than supportive.
✅ Others may need more strength training than cardio to protect muscle mass and keep metabolism humming.
✅ Some need extra support for detox pathways to handle the hormonal shifts that come with perimenopause.
✅ Some women have a genetic variant that makes high-intensity workouts more stressful than supportive.
✅ Others may need more strength training than cardio to protect muscle mass and keep metabolism humming.
✅ Some need extra support for detox pathways to handle the hormonal shifts that come with perimenopause.
When you know your genetic blueprint, you can design a fitness routine that works with your body — not against it.
💪🏼 How I Stopped the Cycle of Burnout
I used to think if I just trained harder, I’d “fix” my body. Spoiler alert: it nearly broke me instead.
When I finally tested my DNA, I discovered my body needed more rest days, more mobility work, and a gentler approach to cardio. I also learned how to fuel my body to support my stress pathways instead of depleting them.
The result?
I’m stronger, leaner, and more energized now at 46 than I ever was in my 30s — and I did it by aligning my fitness with the way God uniquely designed me.
🙏🏼 It’s Time to Work With Your Body, Not Against It
Friend, you don’t have to keep punishing your body into submission. You can learn to partner with it — with grace, wisdom, and a plan that’s as unique as you are.
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start knowing, I’d love to guide you through your own DNA discovery. Together, we’ll create a plan that honors your season, your faith, and your goals — no more shame, just freedom.
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Your body is fearfully and wonderfully made — let’s treat it like it. 💛
XOXO
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