Stopping Those Energy Crashes

Why You Need More Protein in Early Motherhood & Perimenopause

Let’s be honest—most women I work with are under-eating protein and wondering why they feel exhausted, foggy, and get that mid afternoon crash, then get into too many high sugar snacks.

Whether you're deep in early motherhood or moving through perimenopause, your body is doing a lot behind the scenes. And protein? It’s the raw material your body craves to rebuild, balance, and thrive.

In early motherhood, you're not just healing from birth—you’re likely running on broken sleep, holding babies (and stress), and skipping meals.

Protein helps stabilize your blood sugar, support your mood, and rebuild muscle so your body can feel like yours again. It’s also a key player in making neurotransmitters—those feel-good chemicals that help you cope with the day-to-day.

Perimenopause brings a whole new hormonal landscape. As estrogen starts to fluctuate, we lose muscle more easily and feel that dip in energy and resilience. Prioritizing protein—around 100g per day if possible—helps preserve lean muscle, supports hormone detox, and keeps cravings and crashes at bay.

This isn’t about dieting or restriction. It’s about nourishment—deep, stabilizing nourishment that helps you feel grounded, strong, and clear. So whether it’s a smoothie, eggs, a handful of nuts, or a beautiful roast chicken—start asking, where’s my protein? 

What about coffee for balancing that depleted energy?

Coffee actually spikes your cortisol (your stress hormone) and can lead to jitters or anxiety. Coffee is also a known bladder and bowel irritant, and if you're dealing with pelvic floor issues, it can worsen urgency, frequency, and leakage by overstimulating already sensitive tissues.

Have you tried matcha in your (possibly protein) smoothie?

Matcha gives you energy without the crash. Matcha contains L-theanine, an amino acid that promotes calm, focused alertness. That means you get a smoother lift in energy that lasts longer, without the afternoon slump.

For women—especially in early motherhood or perimenopause—this matters. Your nervous system is often already taxed. Matcha supports focus and mood without overstimulating your adrenals, and it’s packed with antioxidants that support cellular health, metabolism, and even hormone balance.

In short: coffee can feel like a short, sharp jolt. Matcha is more like a steady flame—clean, calm energy that works with your body, not against it.

Why not try matcha in a protein smoothie to assist building muscle, maintaining energy and keeping those crashes at bay?

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