TIRED AFTER 40?

If you are a woman over 40 and lately you have been feeling tired all the time, before you blame it on hormones and/or menopause, make sure you ask the right questions and check for certain things.

Feeling exhausted all the time isn’t something you should automatically accept as “just getting older.” Your body may be asking for something. Being exhausted after 40 isn't something women should simply learn to live with.

Hormonal changes may be part of the story but so can nutrient deficiencies, thyroid function, iron levels, blood sugar, stress, muscle loss and poor-quality sleep. 

Perimenopause absolutely can be contributing factor. Fluctuating estrogen/progesterone, night sweats, mood changes and disrupted sleep can leave someone exhausted even when she technically spent 8 hours in bed. But fatigue can also come from iron deficiency, low B12 or vitamin D, thyroid problems, blood-sugar issues, depression/anxiety, medications, sleep apnea and other conditions.

If you have already gone to see a doctor and your labs are fine, but you are still feeling exhausted, it would be wise to look beyond the vitamin aisle. 

You can try some of these suggestions:

Protein: aim to include a meaningful protein source at every meal, especially breakfast. Midlife is not the time to live on coffee and half a muffin until 2 PM.

Strength training: 2–3 times a week. Maintaining/building muscle becomes increasingly important during menopause. ACOG specifically recommends strength and weight-bearing exercise for muscle, bone and overall health. (ACOG)

Morning light + movement: getting outdoors soon after waking and walking can help anchor circadian rhythm and daytime alertness.

Hydration + electrolytes: dehydration can masquerade as fatigue, headaches and brain fog. But electrolytes aren't automatically better, the person's blood pressure, kidney function, medications and sodium intake matter.

Blood-sugar stability: protein + fiber + healthy fat with meals instead of repeated refined-carb/sugar hits that can produce an energy roller coaster.

Stress/nervous-system load: chronic psychological stress isn't imaginary fatigue. ACOG notes that women in their 40s and 50s are often simultaneously dealing with careers, children, aging parents and menopause, and that reducing stress and exercising can help. ACOG

Sleep quality rather than simply sleep quantity: someone can sleep 8 hours and get lousy restorative sleep. Night sweats, insomnia and menopause-related sleep disruption are common. National Institute on Aging Snoring, waking with headaches/dry mouth, or being overwhelmingly sleepy during the day should also raise the question of sleep apnea.

Here is a list broken down for you:

10 Things to Check before Blaming Your Age

🌿 1. Vitamin D
Low levels can contribute to fatigue, muscle weakness and low mood.

🩸 2. Iron + Ferritin
Especially important if you still have heavy or irregular periods. Don’t supplement iron without checking your levels first.

💧 3. Vitamin B12
Low B12 can show up as fatigue, weakness, brain fog or even tingling sensations.

🦋 4. Thyroid Function
Fatigue, feeling cold, weight changes, dry skin and brain fog deserve a closer look.

🌙 5. Perimenopause + Menopause
Changing hormones can affect sleep, mood, temperature regulation and energy, even before your periods stop.

🥑 6. Blood-Sugar Balance
Protein, fiber and healthy fats can help prevent the energy crashes that come from riding the sugar roller coaster.

💪 7. Muscle + Movement
Muscle matters more as we age. Walking is wonderful but add resistance or strength training too.

☀️ 8. Morning Light
Natural morning light helps regulate your circadian rhythm, which influences energy, hormones and sleep.

💦 9. Hydration
Even mild dehydration can leave you feeling sluggish, foggy and headachy.

🧠 10. Your Stress Load
Sometimes you’re not “lazy.” Your nervous system has simply been running on high alert for too long.

And don't just count hours of sleep, look at sleep quality.

You can spend eight hours in bed and still wake up exhausted if your sleep is repeatedly disrupted by stress, hot flashes, snoring, sleep apnea or other issues. (Also, check for sleep apnea too.)

Instead of asking:
“How do I get more energy?” Try asking: “What is stealing my energy?” because feeling depleted every day shouldn't automatically become your new "normal" just because you are getting older.

One of the main complaints I hear in my holistic wellness business from my clients, is how exhausted and "blah" they often feel. As mentioned above, there are many things that need to be checked to make sure there are no other more serious issues going on with your health, but if you are looking to stop the endless chaos, feelings of exhaustion, feel less stress, create happier days, or you just want to FEEL GOOD NOW, I invite you to learn more about frequency-charged nutrition and learn how to balance your energy during midlife.

how frequency charged nutrition works

"Frequency in wellness is simple: everything, including our bodies, operates at specific frequencies influenced by environment, stress, and diet.
Harmful frequencies from processed foods, pollutants, or stress can disrupt this balance. 

Frequency-charged nutrition uses technology to tune eleven harmonic frequencies into our products. They are carefully selected to resonate with the body's natural energy fields, helping to restore balance and promote optimal health." (Source: frequense)

Author, Lissette Rozenblat,

Awaken Your Best Life
Health • Happiness • Vibrant Living
AwakenYourBestLife.com

Wellness education only. Persistent or unexplained fatigue should be discussed with a healthcare professional.