You might notice that what once felt easy now takes effort. Climbing stairs, carrying groceries, even your usual workouts feel heavier. It’s not just physical exhaustion — it’s a shift in how your energy moves through your body.

As estrogen declines, muscle mass and metabolism change. Muscles break down faster and rebuild more slowly. The body uses energy differently, which can make fatigue feel deeper and more unpredictable. It’s not laziness or lack of willpower — it’s biology.

But there’s a way to meet it. Strength training, even in small amounts, helps rebuild muscle and confidence. Rest and good sleep are essential, because recovery now takes longer. Sometimes progress means slowing down, not pushing harder.

Your body isn’t weak — it’s restructuring.

Alma’s advice:

• Add strength into daily life — lift, walk, climb, move.

• Rest without guilt. Muscles grow in recovery, not in pressure.

• Remember that capacity isn’t defined by performance, but by presence.

You haven’t lost your strength — you’re learning a new way to use it.