Why You Need Protein for Breakfast in Perimenopause (And How It Changes Everything)

Skipping Protein in the Morning? Here’s Why That’s a Big Mistake

Not having protein for breakfast is like trying to run a marathon in flip-flops—you might get through the day, but it’s going to be wobbly, exhausting, and full of unnecessary struggles.

If you’re in perimenopause, what you eat in the morning can set the tone for your entire day—impacting your energy, cravings, metabolism, and even how your bo...

If you’re post-menopausal and still thinking about weight loss the way you did in your 30s—stop right there.

The goal now?

Muscle gain and muscle maintenance.

Because muscle is the organ of longevity (As Dr Lyon Says in her great book Forever Strong)—and the #1 way to support it?

Eating enough protein.

Why Protein is Crucial After Menopause

As estrogen levels decline, everything from metabolism to muscle mass to insulin sensitivity is affected. If you’ve noticed your body feeling ‘so...

I’m talking to you—the one who feels like something is off, but you can’t quite put your finger on it.

Maybe you’re waking at 3 a.m., experiencing tingly skin, or noticing more hair in the shower drain. You’re wondering if you might be entering perimenopause, but surely you’re too young… right?

Your periods are still showing up month after month, so it couldn’t be that.

Or maybe you’ve noticed your clothes feel tighter, your mood swings are unpredictable, and that one glass of wine now feels ...