Perimenopause Is Stealing Your Muscle - Here’s How to Fight Back (Without Dieting Harder)

If you’ve ever felt trapped in the restrict → binge → “start over Monday” loop… or wondered why your body feels different in midlife no matter how “good” you’re being—this episode is for you.

I’m joined by my dear friend Jill Coleman (founder of JillFit and creator of a seven-figure coaching business) for a raw, funny, and deeply practical conversation about what it really takes to build strength—physically and emotionally—during midlife.

We talk about the “mind-f***ery” of extreme dieting, the shame spiral of weight regain, and why so many women are chronically under-eating and over-performing. Jill shares the moment she realized her relationship with food wasn’t normal (yes, it involves Reese’s Pieces), how she stopped obsessing over control, and why building muscle became a reclaiming of power after divorce.

You’ll also hear Jill’s take on online trolls, why confidence is inherently polarizing, how to detach from other people’s projections, and the “anchor actions” she uses to stay consistent—especially as perimenopause symptoms (sleep disruption, night sweats, energy shifts) enter the chat.

In this episode, we cover:

• Strength training in perimenopause: why it matters and how to stay consistent
• Healing diet culture wounds and escaping the deprive/binge cycle
• Why your body may feel “harder to manage” in midlife—and what to do instead
• How to build resilience when people comment on your body
• Jill’s 3 anchor actions for energy, mindset, and momentum

Want support navigating perimenopause with real testing, personalized protocols, and a community that gets it? Check out Make Menopause Your B*tch.

Connect with Jill:

Website: Jillfit.com
Instagram: @Jillfit
Facebook: @Jillfit

Connect with Esther

• Website:⁠ estherblum.com⁠
• Instagram: @gorgeousesther

Disclaimer: This podcast is for education only and is not medical advice.