DrShelley Meyer

12/19/2025

I’ve used WalkFit consistently for a full year, so I finally sat down and reviewed it honestly — not as a trend, but as both an app user AND a functional med physician who helps women in perimenopause adjust their lifestyle to meet their shifting hormones.

I cover:
• who this app actually helps
• what surprised me over time
• what didn’t matter as much as I expected
• and whether I’d still recommend it a year later
🎥 Full video is up on YouTube
🔗 Link in bio

12/17/2025

If your sleep started falling apart in your 40s or 50s, estrogen is likely part of the reason.

Estrogen helps regulate: • Melatonin (sleep hormone)
• GABA (calming neurotransmitter)
• Core body temperature

When estrogen becomes erratic or declines in perimenopause, sleep often becomes lighter and more fragmented — especially waking between 2–4 AM.

What actually helps 👇

✔️ Consistent bedtime + morning light (supports melatonin)
✔️ Protein at dinner to prevent overnight blood sugar dips
✔️ Magnesium glycinate or threonate for nervous system support like l-theanine, ahswagandha, or phoshatidyl serine
✔️ Lower evening cortisol (breathwork > scrolling)
✔️ Cool sleeping environment (estrogen affects temperature control)

This isn’t a willpower or sleep hygiene issue —
it’s hormonal physiology. And there are things you can do shift it, it can take time but stick with it!

Save this if sleep has felt harder lately 💛 and check out the full blog in estrogen and sleep in my profile!
Follow for hormone-informed perimenopause education.

12/11/2025

🍞Carbs were not my friend lately...until I reminded myself, with the help of my Lumen, what I was doing wrong (hint:eating them at the wrong times and combined with too much fat 🤯)! This device has been so helpful to me whenever I get off track with my metabolism. Per their website they are still running their 🎁 holiday sale: You can get 50% off then an additional 15% off with my code: DRMEYER, the clickable link is in my Linktree in my profile but here it is: https://www.lumen.me/shop?fid=9761&utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=influencer
For the 15% off type in DRMEYER in the promotional code spot
🎉Here's to kick-starting your metabolism for 2026!
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12/06/2025

Thinking about starting strength training but not sure where to begin — especially in your 40s and 50s?
You’re not alone. As estrogen drops during perimenopause, we lose muscle faster… which means a slower metabolism, more stubborn weight, and more fatigue.

The good news? Strength training can reverse so much of that. 💪✨

Here are the 5 beginner moves I recommend for women over 40:
✔ Squats
✔ Glute bridges
✔ Rows
✔ Modified push-ups
✔ Tricep extensions and bicep curls

Aim for 8–12 reps, 2–3 sets, 2–3 days a week.
Start slow. Focus on form. Your body will respond.

I also just published a full blog with even more resources + a simple 4-week plan to follow.
And if you want support for hormones while you’re building strength, grab my FREE 3-Day Perimenopause Meal & Supplement Plan — link in bio! 💗

11/21/2025

Struggling with a slower metabolism in your 40s? It’s not your age — it’s under-eating, stress, poor sleep, and too much high-intensity exercise. Your hormones shift in midlife… and your metabolism shifts with them. 💛

I break it all down in my new midlife metabolism guide — link in bio.

11/18/2025

🌼✨ Struggling with blood sugar balance during perimenopause? It' actually super common! 🌼✨

As hormonal changes can lead to unpredictable blood sugar levels, it's important to eat balanced meals- protein forward (eat your protein first and make sure it's at every meals, and eat high fiber carbs earlier in the day- check out protein and carb balance breakfast ideas in the posted pictures- and for meal plans get my free pdf through the video link in my linktree/link in bio). 🍳🥑🍓

Did you know that estrogen plays a key role in glucose processing? As levels drop, your body's ability to manage sugar can become a bit wobbly. This can lead to worsening menopause/late perimenopause symptoms like hot flashes, irritability, and weight gain. But don’t worry! With the right strategies, you can regain control. 🙌

Here are some tips for stabilizing your blood sugar:
1️⃣ Incorporate high-fiber foods and healthy fats.
2️⃣ Time your carbs wisely—opt for complex carbs in the morning.
3️⃣ Keep track of your levels for better insights. I like to recommend tracking your food a few days per week so you can track your fiber and protein intake. I like CarbManager, MyFitnessPal, and Cronometer apps for tracking.

Let’s break the cycle together! For more info, check out the Youtube video (https://youtu.be/rM0-0CZ12iw) and blog link (https://www.perimenopause.help/perimenopause-blood-sugar/) in bio! 🔗💖

10/17/2025

Think your metabolism is broken after 40? It's not, it's adapting. It becomes a time for us to listen to our bodies, nourish them, and move them in new ways.
Want to learn more? Check out my blog at perimenopause.help and get my free menopause metabolism checklist- the link for my new blog is in my bio.
And Happy Menopause Awareness month!

08/04/2025

Happy from my favorite park! What's your favorite place to take a nature scene pic at WDW?

07/25/2025

🐵Let's take a lesson from our Animal Kingdom friends and give someone we live a nice big hug today! Happy , wishing you all love and hugs out there 🤗!

07/17/2025

Tired but wired? Can't sleep? Gaining weight around the middle? 🤔 Maybe it's your cortisol...
I'm happy to be partnering with Welltech (creators of my favorite fitness app ) to bring you my first in a series of integrative hormone health videos. In this video I'm diving deep into how to balance cortisol through functional nutrition, daily lifestyle shifts, and simple supplement support. The link is in my Linktree, hope you can check it out! (This is on the YouTube channel, not my channel just fyi).

06/13/2025

New video all about healthy hormone levels and what , when, and how to have your hormone levels checked including:
✅ Estradiol
✅ Progesterone
✅Dhea
✅Full thyroid panels
✅Shbg
✅ Testosterone
And more!
Optimal levels, timing, and symptoms of highs and lows-it'ss all in the video and in my guide on my blog, perimenopause.help.
Happy Friday, hope you all have a great weekend!

06/05/2025