16 Jun
48 and perimenopause and I genuinely cannot open Instagram without some wellness person telling me I need ashwagandha AND maca AND lion's mane AND magnesium glycinate AND collagen AND a $90 "hormone support blend" that's probably just sawdust in a pretty jar. Like where are the normal people just... trying one thing and seeing what happens? That's all I want. Real stories. Not a before/after reel with a discount code. I decided a few weeks ago I was only going to change one thing at a time, because otherwise how do you even know what's working? Right now I'm just trying to actually hit my protein at meals before I add anything else. Eggs, Greek yogurt, chicken. Boring grocery list. But if sleep or brain fog shifts I want to know it was something I can actually identify. I'm also putting together a list of everything I'm taking or considering to bring to my next appointment. I have no idea what interacts with what and I'd rather ask than assume. Anyone else doing it this way? Just... slowly, one thing, with actual notes instead of vibes?