12/22/2025
If sugar cravings hit HARD in the afternoon or at night…
it’s not a lack of willpower.
It’s biology.
By mid-afternoon, many women in perimenopause are running on low blood sugar + high cortisol — often because the day started without enough fuel.
Here’s what’s happening behind the scenes 👇
• You didn’t start the day with protein + fiber at breakfast
• Blood sugar spikes and crashes earlier than you realize
• Stress hormones stay elevated all day
• Estrogen shifts make you more sensitive to blood sugar drops
• Cortisol steps in to “save you” — and your brain screams for quick sugar
By evening, it can feel even louder.
Blood sugar dips → cortisol rises → cravings hit → sleep gets disrupted → repeat.
This is why “just stop eating sugar” never works in midlife.
The fix isn’t restriction.
It’s starting the day with protein and fiber, steady meals, mineral support, and nervous system regulation.
When those foundations are supported:
Cravings calm.
Energy stabilizes.
And fat loss finally starts to feel easier.
Your body isn’t broken.
It’s asking for support.
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