Perimenopause and Fatigue: How to Beat This Common Symptom

Perimenopause and Fatigue: How to Beat This Common Symptom

Author: Nutritional Weight & Wellness, Inc. June 23, 2025 Duration: 38:55
Are you struggling with that relentless fatigue during perimenopause? You’re not alone -over half of women in perimenopause experience this exhaustion, and it’s not about willpower or laziness. In this episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, Leah and Kara get real about why fatigue often appears during these years, from sleep struggles and hormonal shifts to the hidden impacts of skipped meals, excessive caffeine, or insufficient protein and healthy fats. You’ll learn how small changes -like having a balanced bedtime snack, supporting sleep naturally, and rethinking nutrition -can help you reclaim your energy and spark. If you’re ready for solutions grounded in real food, you’ll walk away feeling encouraged and empowered.

Tune into Dishing Up Nutrition for honest conversations that cut through the noise of diet trends and conflicting health advice. Each episode features licensed nutritionists and dietitians from Nutritional Weight & Wellness, Inc., drawing on more than twenty-five years of hands-on experience. They translate complex science into actionable steps, focusing on how the foods on your plate directly influence your daily energy, mental clarity, and overall mood. This isn't about restrictive rules; it's about building a sustainable, nourishing relationship with real food-including animal proteins, healthy fats, and nutrient-dense carbohydrates. You'll hear practical strategies for making tangible changes, grounded in the understanding that what you eat fundamentally shapes how you feel. The discussions are rooted in real-life client successes and challenges, offering a relatable path toward balanced nutrition. Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, manage stress through diet, or simply find more vitality in your day, this podcast provides a trusted resource. It's a weekly dose of encouragement and expertise from professionals who have guided thousands, reminding you that better health is often built one thoughtful meal at a time.
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