When you hit your 40s, your body starts whispering, “We’re doing things differently now.” What worked in your 20s, like skipping meals, non-stop cardio, pushing harder, will not work today. Hormones shift, muscle mass naturally declines, and stress takes a louder seat at the table. The thing is: this change isn’t downhill, it’s just a signal to change things up.
The hormone-friendly way to burn fat starts with balance over burnout.
Your cortisol (stress hormone) spikes with chronic stress and lack of sleep. Pair that with perimenopausal drops in estrogen, and you’ve got the perfect storm for belly fat and energy crashes. GIRL!! The fix?
Strength training 3x per week. Muscle is your metabolic gold. Build it.
Protein with every meal. It helps maintain lean mass and keeps you full.
Walks or low-impact movement daily. They lower cortisol and keep hormones happy.
Short, intentional rest. Yoga, breathwork, or a simple “pause” between sets works wonders.
When you lift, you signal your body to protect muscle and burn more calories—even while you rest. That’s the hormone-friendly magic.
If you’re ready to ditch the diet noise and train with your hormones, not against them, check out my She Got Body digital workout. It’s built for strong, confident women over 40 who are done with the struggle. It’s simple to follow with three workouts a week and minimal cardio. Knee friendly, and the workout comes with your own private YouTube library. Beat them hormones. Start today!
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