How to Sleep Better During Perimenopause and Menopause (And Why It Matters for Weight Loss)

Lying awake at 3 AM staring at the ceiling? Waking up at 4 and can't get back to sleep? Welcome to perimenopause and menopause, where sleep suddenly becomes this impossible thing your body used to do without thinking.

I get it. Sleep used to come so easily to me. And then perimenopause hit and suddenly I'm having the most vivid, crazy dreams, or I'm just awake for no reason wondering what is happening to my body.

So in this episode, I'm sharing what's actually working for me right now to get better sleep during perimenopause. These are my down and dirty tips for when your body seems to be working against you. We're talking cheap drugstore earplugs, the Oura ring that's been a game changer, wind down routines that actually work, and my experience with hormone replacement therapy and working with a menopause consultant.

But first, let's talk about why this matters so much for weight loss. Because when you don't get enough sleep, your body actually produces more hunger hormones. You're not lacking willpower. Your brain is literally getting messages that you're hungry. Plus, when you're exhausted, you have zero energy to move your body. Sleep is one of the most important factors in weight loss for women over 40, and nobody talks about it enough.

I'm covering eight practical strategies you can start using tonight, including what to eat and what not to eat before bed, supplement timing with creatine, why consistency matters more than perfection, and what to do when nothing seems to work. Because here's what I've learned the further I get into perimenopause: what used to work doesn't always work anymore. Not just with sleep, but with weight loss too. The key is to test, be patient, and find what works for YOUR body.

Whether you're in perimenopause, menopause, or just struggling to get enough sleep as a woman over 40, this episode will help you figure out your own sleep solution. Better sleep is possible. You just need to find what works for you.

Now, if you're listening in real time, I have just a couple one-on-one coaching slots available this week.

We'll work together to figure out what works for YOUR body and YOUR life. I'll create a personalized plan for you that fits your schedule and your goals. You'll get weekly check-ins with me, daily text and email support, and someone in your corner helping you figure this all out for 30 days.

Email stacy@sascy.com or DM @sascycycling on Instagram with the word INTERESTED if you want one on one coaching to figure out what works for your body and your life.

If this episode helped you, I would love it if you could share it with a friend who's also struggling with sleep during perimenopause or menopause.

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