Ladies—if you’re waking up feeling foggy, frazzled, or already craving sugar by 9am… we need to talk about your first meal. Because what you eat first thing in the morning sets the tone for your hormones, blood sugar, and energy all day long. And when you’re navigating the shifts of perimenopause, this one change can seriously move the needle. I know it's counter intuitive to what we've been taught in the past - that fasting is good for weight loss, or that waiting later to consume your calories is easier....but honestly - these habits are tanking your hormones. Here’s why I recommend aiming for 30–40g of protein before 10am: 1. It stabilizes your blood sugar. When your first meal is high in protein (instead of carbs or just caffeine), you avoid that blood sugar spike + crash that leads to cravings, irritability, and brain fog. Balanced blood sugar = balanced moods + energy. 2. It supports healthy cortisol rhythms.Your cortisol naturally peaks in the morning. A protein-rich breakfast helps your nervous system regulate itself and calm down, instead of staying in fight-or-flight all day. 3. It reduces cravings later in the day.When you front-load protein, you’ll feel more satisfied and less snacky. It’s not magic—it’s science. Protein helps regulate your hunger hormones like ghrelin and leptin. 4. It protects lean muscle. Protein in the morning is a huge support for your metabolism, especially as estrogen declines. Muscle = metabolic gold in midlife. 5. It improves your sleep. Yes, really! Balanced blood sugar in the morning impacts how your cortisol and melatonin dance together at night—so you’re less likely to wake up at 3am. And I know mornings are busy, so I’ve got you: 📥 Download the Busy Gal’s High-Protein Breakfast Guide. This free guide includes realistic, anti-inflammatory meals with 30–40g of protein that don’t take forever to make (or require a chef’s hat). Try this shift for one week and let me know in the comments: - How do your energy, cravings, and mood feel by 3pm? - Are you sleeping more soundly? - Do you notice a difference in how your body feels? -

Welcome to The Perimenopause Circle—I’m SO glad you’re here. 🙌 I created this space because I know how overwhelming midlife can feel and just how NOISY the advice is. I want you to know: You are not broken. You are not alone. And if you've been asking yourself, “Is this it? Is this how it's going to be now?” The answer is no, this is not permanent. With simple, strategic, science-backed tools, you can get off the hormonal rollercoaster and finally feel like the 35 year old version of yourself! I created this community after thousands of conversations with women just like you who expressed overwhelm, frustration, confusion and feelings of loneliness. This community is here to help you feel informed, empowered, and supported as you move through perimenopause with more clarity, calm, and confidence. Here’s what you’ll find inside: 💬 Real talk about hormones, mood, weight, sleep & more🥗 Simple strategies based on the 30-30-30 Method🧘‍♀️ Encouragement to move & nourish your body—without shame🤝 Connection with women who truly get it Let’s really get to know each other!👇 Drop a comment and share: 1. Where you’re from 2. One perimenopause symptom you’re struggling with 💛xo, Christie