Muscle, Strength and Menopause

How to curb night time snacking in perimenopause / Menopause


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You know that 8 p.m. “just peeking in the pantry” move? It’s not a lack of willpower—it’s your midlife hormones teaming up with daily habits. In this episode, I unpack why nighttime snacking hits harder in perimenopause and menopause (hello, ghrelin and leptin!) and how estrogen dips mess with serotonin, blood sugar, and sleep. We’ll fix it—no food rules or guilt required.

You’ll walk away with three simple, no-drama strategies: my 80/20 method (yes to daily treats), a bedtime snack formula that actually helps you sleep, and a daytime plan that keeps cravings away before they even start.

Episode Breakdown

00:00 — Welcome: why your late-night snack isn’t a flaw

03:00 — The real culprits: ghrelin, leptin, cortisol, and estrogen–serotonin shifts

07:40 — The Undereating Trap: “good all day” → chaos at night

10:30 — Sleep & stress loop: how hot flashes and wake-ups trigger cravings

15:30 — Strategy #1: The 80/20 Method (with calorie example)

20:30 — Strategy #2: Bedtime Snack Formula (protein + carb + optional fat)

26:45 — Strategy #3: Daytime Foundation (breakfast, protein, fiber, spacing, hydration)

34:20 — Your 7-Day Challenge: pick one and share in the FB group

Action Step

Pick one strategy—80/20, a planned bedtime snack, or your daytime foundation—and follow it for seven days. Then share how it went inside my Facebook group, where I host live Q&As and record episodes with you!

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Muscle, Strength and MenopauseBy Sara Frenza