Celine Many women in perimenopause notice a frustrating pattern: falling asleep isn’t the problem, but staying asleep is. You wake up at 2 or 3 a.m. and suddenly feel wide awake. Your mind starts racing, or your body feels alert even though you should still be sleeping. This type of sleep disruption is extremely common during … Read more
If your weight suddenly feels harder to manage during perimenopause — especially around the abdomen — insulin resistance may be part of the picture. Many women are told to “eat less and move more,” yet they notice that their body composition shifts despite consistent effort. Fat accumulates more easily around the midsection. Energy fluctuates. Cravings … Read more
Fatigue in perimenopause is not the same as being “tired.”Many women describe it as a deep, cellular exhaustion that doesn’t fully resolve with sleep, rest, or motivation. You can be eating well, exercising, and doing “all the right things” — yet still feel flat, foggy, or drained by mid-afternoon. This happens because perimenopause changes how … Read more
One of the most demoralising aspects of perimenopause is realising that strategies that worked for years suddenly don’t produce the same results. You may be eating less, exercising more, and being more disciplined than ever — yet your body seems resistant. This can lead to frustration, self-blame, and a sense that something is fundamentally wrong. … Read more
Why Weight Collects in the Midsection One of the most common — and distressing — changes women notice during perimenopause is fat accumulating around the abdomen. Even women who’ve never carried weight centrally before may find that their waistline changes despite no obvious shift in habits. This pattern isn’t random, and it isn’t a failure … Read more
One of the most frustrating experiences of perimenopause is gaining weight despite eating well, exercising regularly, and maintaining habits that worked for years. For many women, this weight gain feels unfair. Effort stays the same — or even increases — while results move in the opposite direction. The common advice to “eat less and move … Read more
Causes, Patterns, and What Actually Helps Brain fog is one of the most unsettling symptoms of perimenopause. It’s not just forgetfulness — it’s the feeling that your thinking is slower, words are harder to find, concentration takes more effort, and mental stamina runs out faster than it used to. For many women, brain fog arrives … Read more
And Why the Afternoon Crash Is So Common If you find your energy dipping sharply in the afternoon during perimenopause—often between 2–4pm—blood sugar instability is a common and overlooked contributor. Many women experience energy crashes, irritability, or brain fog during this stage of life even if they’ve never had blood sugar issues before. This can … Read more
One of the most confusing parts of perimenopause is feeling exhausted despite doing “everything right.” You may be sleeping enough hours, eating well, and managing your schedule — yet still wake up tired or crash partway through the day. This kind of fatigue feels different from normal tiredness. It’s heavier, harder to recover from, and … Read more
Can It Help You Stay Asleep? If you’re in perimenopause and waking during the night—especially between 2–4am—you may have come across glycine as a possible sleep aid. It’s often described as “gentle” or “non-sedating,” which can sound appealing when stronger sleep aids haven’t helped or have caused side effects. But what exactly is glycine, and … Read more