113. Why Your Body Feels Stiff, Inflamed, and Off After 40 (Even If You're Active)

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from Perimenopause Simplified · host Claudia Petrilli

Feeling more stiff, achy, inflamed, or sore over 40s - even though you're working out and trying to be healthy? In this episode, we're breaking down why so many women in perimenopause and midlife suddenly feel "off" in their body. We'll cover the reasons behind joint pain, stiffness, slower recovery, and inflammation: from hormone shifts and muscle loss to sedentary lifestyles, under-fueling, stress, poor sleep, and thyroid health. In this episode: Why joint pain & stiffness increase in perimenopause The role of muscle loss, metabolism & hormones after 40 Why walking & daily movement matter more than one workout How protein, carbs, sleep & recovery affect how you feel Simple ways to support your body without extremes 🔥My new 6-week live program, Midlife Body Rebuild, opens soon! Join the waitlist now for founding member pricing + early access: JOIN WAITLIST FREE RESOURCES: Perimenopause Daily Checklist CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA: Website YouTube Instagram Inquiries SHOP: Products We Love LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, leave a rating & review, and share with others – it really helps our show get seen by more women who need support!

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