Winter has a way of amplifying the challenges that perimenopause already brings. Blood sugar swings, fluctuating estrogen, cortisol spikes, and changing sleep patterns all collide to make cravings feel urgent and almost impossible to ignore. But the good news is that once you understand why this happens, you can respond in a way that works with your body, not against it. You can feel in control again and enjoy the season without feeling trapped by food or guilt.

Stress is sneaky. It does not always look like panic attacks or deadlines. It is also the endless to do list, the nightly scrolling or the I will relax when everything is done mindset.

When stress becomes your baseline, your body does not know the difference between a tiger chasing you and a traffic jam. It reacts the same way by releasing cortisol and glucose into your blood for quick energy.

In a world that rewards multitasking, meals have become another task on the list, something to check off while driving, scrolling or watching television. But your body digests best when you are present, calm and aware.

Mindful eating is not about being perfect. It is about reconnecting with food and your body’s natural signals, hunger, fullness, satisfaction and gratitude. When you do, you balance blood sugar, reduce overeating and calm your mind.

You wake up promising yourself, today will be different. You’ll drink more water. Eat better. Skip the afternoon treats. But then, the 3 p.m. crash hits. You’re tired, foggy, and stressed, and suddenly that muffin or chocolate bar feels non-negotiable.

Sound familiar? You’re not broken or undisciplined, you’re just caught in a pattern your body’s been trained to repeat. The truth is, those cravings are not a lack of willpower… they’re a message from your body saying, “I’m out of balance and I need help.”

Let’s unpack what’s really happening and what you can start doing today to feel more in control.

Maybe you’ve found yourself Googling things like “why do I crave sugar during perimenopause?” or “how to stabilize blood sugar over 45.” If so, you’re not imagining things. Those cravings, mood swings, and energy dips are very real, and they tend to hit harder during perimenopause.

You might be asking yourself: “Why can’t I control my sugar cravings like I used to? Why does one chocolate bar turn into the whole box?” The answer isn’t that you’ve lost discipline, it’s that your body is going through a transition. Hormones are shifting, energy levels are changing, and your system is trying to find its new balance.

Discover how identity, emotional disconnection, and dopamine imbalances drive your cravings and how reconnecting to who you truly are helps you find freedom from sugar and ultra-processed foods.

Have you ever caught yourself standing in front of the fridge, mindlessly searching for something sweet… even when you weren’t hungry?
You might have thought, “Why am I doing this? What’s wrong with me?”

But what if I told you the real reason behind those cravings isn’t about lack of willpower, or even just habit, it’s about identity.
It’s about a question most people never stop to ask:

Who am I?

Have you ever wondered why even when you want to love and be loved, it still feels difficult? Why emotions feel muted, your responses are shorter than you want them to be, and connection sometimes seems just out of reach?
Often what we don’t see is that our brain health plays a crucial role in how we feel, how we connect and how we love. In fact, if your brain is silently inflamed, it may be limiting your capacity for emotional presence, vulnerability, and relational joy.

If you’ve been struggling with sugar cravings, midlife weight gain, or that constant fatigue that never seems to lift, you may have heard of GLP-1 drugs. These medications, often prescribed for weight management or type 2 diabetes, promise appetite suppression, reduced cravings, and easier weight loss. They’re being talked about everywhere, and it’s easy to understand why, who wouldn’t want to feel in control of their cravings without the endless fight against sugar and processed foods?

But here’s the reality: while these drugs may help in the short term, they don’t fix the underlying issue…your metabolism. And for women like you, who are ready to feel more energetic, more in control, and genuinely in love with life, there’s a better way: the Metabolic Balance program.

So, you’ve probably heard the term “mitochondria” thrown around in wellness circles, fitness podcasts, or on social media. It sounds complicated, but the truth is, mitochondria are literally your body’s energy powerhouses, and they play a huge role in your metabolism, cravings, and overall health.

Understanding mitochondria is a game-changer if you want to regulate sugar cravings, feel more energetic, and finally support your metabolism in a way that actually works. Let’s break it down in simple terms.

Many women in perimenopause feel like their bodies have suddenly turned against them. You eat well, exercise, and try to make healthy choices, yet sugar cravings hit you mid-morning or mid-afternoon. You notice stubborn weight gain around your waistline, feel fatigued, and sometimes struggle to focus. You may have even tried diets or extreme restrictions, only to feel frustrated and defeated when results didn’t come. If this sounds familiar, let me reassure you: this is not a lack of willpower. Your body is undergoing significant hormonal shifts that directly impact insulin, metabolism, and appetite.

I help women understand these changes and take actionable steps to regain control over their eating, cravings, and overall energy. Let’s dive into what’s really happening and what you can do about it.

For women in perimenopause, stabilizing blood sugar often feels like an exhausting cycle of trying, hoping, and still feeling defeated. You make healthy choices, you try not to snack, you drink water, you prepare meals with the best intentions… and yet mid-morning or mid-afternoon cravings show up like clockwork. It’s frustrating, it feels unpredictable, and it makes you wonder, What am I doing wrong?

The truth is: you’re not doing anything wrong. Your body is changing, your hormones are shifting, and your metabolism is responding differently than it used to. The rules have changed but no one teaches women in midlife what those new rules even are.

If you’re in your late 30s, 40s, or early 50s and suddenly feel like you’ve lost control over sugar cravings, you’re not imagining it and you’re definitely not lacking discipline. Perimenopause brings powerful hormonal changes that directly impact blood sugar, hunger hormones, stress levels, and your brain’s reward pathways.

Most women think:
“Why do I suddenly want sugar ALL THE TIME?”
“Why am I fine all day and then crash and binge at night?”
“Why do cravings hit so hard after 3pm?”
“Why does it feel like my willpower disappeared?”

Here’s the truth:
Your cravings aren’t about willpower. They are a metabolic response to hormonal shifts during perimenopause.
Let’s break down exactly what’s changing and exactly how to fix it.

If you’re a woman in your late 30s, 40s, or early 50s, you may have noticed a shift in your cravings. Maybe sugar feels impossible to resist, or certain foods suddenly control your mood. Most women chalk it up to a lack of willpower, stress, or “just aging.”

Here’s the reality: it’s not your fault. Perimenopause introduces complex hormonal changes that directly impact your metabolism, brain chemistry, and hunger signals. Doctors often overlook these connections, leaving women feeling confused, frustrated, and trapped in cycles of cravings, fatigue, and weight gain.

This blog breaks down the hormone & craving connection, explains why it matters, and shares practical strategies to regain control over your appetite and energy.

If you’ve tried every diet under the sun, keto, intermittent fasting, low-calorie, no-carb and found yourself trapped in a cycle of cravings, bingeing, and weight regain, you’re not alone.

For women in perimenopause, the body’s metabolism shifts dramatically. Hormonal changes affect blood sugar, insulin sensitivity, energy levels, and even appetite cues. Traditional diets rarely address this, which is why they fail.