The Body Recomposition Revolution | Fat Loss and Strength for Women 35+14 Aug

Why Can't I sleep? Perimenopause, Progesterone & Sleep - Day 61

Does low progesterone cause weight gain, poor sleep, or those frustrating 2–3 AM wake-ups during perimenopause? Progesterone changes as ovulation becomes less predictable, but the relationship between hormones, sleep and body composition is more complicated than blaming one hormone.

Day 61 of the Body Recomposition Revolution breaks down low progesterone symptoms, perimenopause sleep problems, waking up at 3 AM, weight gain after 35, hormone changes and body composition.

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We cover why progesterone follows ovulation, why progesterone becomes less predictable during perimenopause, how it interacts with brain pathways involved in sleep, and one cool fact: progesterone actually raises your body temperature after ovulation.

And the big body recomposition question:Does low progesterone make you gain weight? Not directly.

Hormonal changes can disrupt sleep and recovery, which can influence hunger, energy, movement and training quality. Your hormones can change the environment, but they don't erase the fundamentals.

DAY 61 RECOMP TARGETS

😴 TRACK: Bedtime, wake time, nighttime wake-ups and cycle day.

❄️ COOL: Keep your bedroom cool, dark and boring. Your body needs to lose heat to initiate sleep.

🛏️ PROTECT: Give yourself a 7-9 hour sleep opportunity. You can't force sleep, but you can make room for it.

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Tomorrow: Perimenopause vs. Menopause. What is actually happening to your body?

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