Energy Crashes & Poor Sleep

Free Resources to Fix Midlife Fatigue & Sleepless Nights

Feeling wiped out all day but wired at night? In perimenopause, shifting hormones can throw off cortisol, sleep cycles, and your natural energy rhythm. It's not a willpower problem—your body simply needs a different approach.

This page is for you if:

  • Afternoon energy crashes are a daily thing—coffee isn't cutting it anymore.
  • You're exhausted but still wide awake at night, scrolling, clock-watching, or waking at 3 a.m.
  • You want a sustainable plan to feel steady, clear-headed, and actually rested—without hustle culture or extreme dieting.

Step 1 · Free PDF

5-Day Metabolism Reset for Energy & Sleep

A simple, hormone-friendly 5-day plan to stabilize energy, reduce cravings, and support deeper, more restorative sleep—without dieting or restriction.

  • Protein-first, high-fiber meals to steady blood sugar and energy.
  • Daily strength + movement rhythm that calms your nervous system.
  • Gentle, sleep-supportive habits layered in day by day.

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Start Here: Your Energy & Sleep Action Plan

Instead of more caffeine or random supplements, we'll focus on the levers that actually move your energy and sleep in midlife: lifting, blood-sugar balance, light, and nervous-system care. Start with these four foundations.

1

Anchor your sleep–wake rhythm

Aim for a consistent wake time, get 5–10 minutes of outdoor light in the morning, and keep caffeine to before noon. These small shifts help reset cortisol and melatonin so energy feels steadier.

2

Lift 2–3× per week to support cortisol

Prioritize full-body strength sessions with compound lifts (squats, hinges, pushes, pulls). The goal: challenge your muscles without crushing your nervous system so you feel pleasantly tired, not wrecked.

3

Build protein- and fiber-rich meals

Aim for ~25–30g protein and a source of fiber at each meal. Stable blood sugar = fewer crashes, fewer evening cravings, and an easier time winding down at night.

4

Protect your last 60 minutes before bed

Dim the lights, park your phone outside the bedroom, and build a simple wind-down routine: warm shower, stretching, reading, or journaling. Consistency matters more than perfection.

HORMONES · CORTISOL · SLEEP

Understand the Why, Then Follow a Calm Plan

First, learn what's actually driving midlife fatigue and restless nights. Then, put it into practice with a simple 5-day reset built to support both energy and sleep.

Deep-dive article
Why You're Exhausted But Can't Sleep in Perimenopause
A science-backed look at how hormones, cortisol, blood sugar, and nervous-system load affect your energy and sleep—and what actually helps you feel rested again.
  • The real reason you're tired all day but wired at night.
  • How strength training, light exposure, and food timing can reset your energy curve.
  • Evidence-based strategies you can start this week—no all-or-nothing rules.
Full guide coming soon

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5-Day Metabolism Reset

A gentle 5-day blueprint that layers in protein, fiber, movement, and wind-down habits so your energy feels steadier during the day and your body actually wants to sleep at night.

  • 5 days of balanced, protein-first, high-fiber meals.
  • Daily strength + walking rhythm that supports cortisol and sleep.
  • Designed specifically for women in perimenopause and menopause.

Get Your 5-Day Perimenopause Metabolism Plan

This free 5-day plan shows you exactly how to eat, train, and recover in a hormone-friendly way — no calorie counting or restriction.

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Keep Going: Related Guides & Tools

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Beginner Strength Training for Perimenopause
Learn how to start lifting safely in midlife — even if you've never touched a barbell.

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