Why January Diets Harm Perimenopausal Women: Biology, Not Willpower, is Key

• January's popular 'healthy' diets often backfire for women in perimenopause, causing fatigue, weight gain, and mood swings.
• Fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels make perimenopausal bodies highly sensitive to extreme calorie restriction, low-carb, or detox diets.
• Severe calorie cuts raise cortisol, promoting abdominal fat storage, while cutting complex carbs worsens mood and sleep.
• Inadequate protein leads to muscle loss and slower metabolism; detox trends hinder the liver's natural hormone processing.
• Instead of restriction, balanced meals, adequate protein, healthy fats, fiber, strength training, and consistent sleep support hormonal balance.

Why It Matters: Perimenopausal women need balanced nutrition and lifestyle support, not restrictive diets, for hormonal health.