# 651: Perimenopause: What's Actually Happening, What It Does to Your Fitness + What Will Help the Most

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Podcast: [Embrace Your Real](https://stenobird.com/podcast/embrace-your-real-187700)
Published: 2026-06-22T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Hey hey beautiful human! Perimenopause is one of those things every woman will experience, yet so many of us are completely unprepared for it. Maybe you are in your 30s and starting to notice that your body feels different. Maybe you are in your 40s and quietly wondering why the workouts, meals, and routines that used to work suddenly are not working the same way anymore. And sister, this is not a discipline problem. Perimenopause is a hormonal transition, and it can affect your muscle, metabolism, sleep, mood, energy, recovery, cravings, and body composition. So in this episode of Embrace Your Real, I'm breaking down what perimenopause actually is, what is happening hormonally, why your old approach may stop working, and what will help your body the most in this season. What's Discussed: What perimenopause actually is and why you can still be in it even if you are getting your period Why perimenopause can begin earlier than many women expect and last for years How estrogen and progesterone shifts can affect muscle, metabolism, sleep, mood, and recovery Why the same workouts and eating habits that worked in your 30s may stop giving you the same results Why strength training becomes even more important for your muscle, metabolism, blood sugar, bones, and body composition Why doing more cardio and eating less can backfire during perimenopause How protein, carbs, and healthy fats support your body through this hormonal transition The Movement With Julie app is there when you need a workout that is already planned for you. You'll get new workouts every week, 30-minute and 60-minute options, and exercise swaps for limited equipment so you can stay consistent at home, at the gym, or while traveling. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started. And when food starts feeling a…

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