I don't care. I don't want to. I can't do this.
I've been feeling this, and hearing this from my clients for a while! Women who have been training with me for over a decade are 'quitting'. I'm learning why and I want YOU to know why this happens. Hormonal shifts affecting brain chemistry - Estrogen plays a huge role in dopamine and serotonin regulation — the “motivation” and “feel-good” neurotransmitters. When estrogen drops or fluctuates, your brain literally produces less drive and reward response. - Progesterone helps with calm and sleep. When it declines, you might feel more anxious or wired — which ironically leads to paralysis instead of productivity. - Testosterone (yes, women have it too!) supports energy, confidence, and desire — when it drops, your “go-getter” energy tanks. 🔥 Other contributors - Poor sleep (from night sweats or insomnia) - Blood sugar fluctuations - Chronic fatigue or adrenal stress - Low iron, thyroid imbalance, or vitamin D deficiency - Identity shifts — you’re reevaluating purpose, body image, priorities, and sometimes grieving past versions of yourself. 💡 What helps 1. Strength training + sunlight → raises dopamine naturally. 2. Protein at every meal → helps neurotransmitter balance. 3. Tiny wins → start with micro-goals (5-min walk, journal page, one task). 4. Community + accountability → estrogen also fuels social bonding, so connection literally helps your brain reboot motivation. 5. Check hormones + nutrients → a simple blood panel can reveal if your “motivation loss” is chemical.