Gut Health and Hormones: Unlocking the Secrets to Women’s Wellness After 35...
- emmastaplesfitness
- May 30
- 3 min read
If you’re over 35 and feeling bloated, tired, moody or stuck in a weight-loss plateau—you’re definitely not alone. So many of us are discovering that gut health and hormones are the hidden forces influencing everything from our digestion and mood to our metabolism and midsection.
This month, we’re exploring:
Why gut health holds the key to beating the bloat
How our hormones are shifting—and how that affects us
Simple ways we can support our gut and reset our balance naturally
And how our June Challenges—the 4-Week Beat the Bloat Challenge + the 30-Day Squat Challenge—are here to help us feel lighter, stronger, and more energised.
💥 Our Gut-Hormone Connection: Why It Matters Now
Once we hit our mid-30s and beyond, hormonal shifts become part of the picture. Oestrogen, progesterone, and cortisol can fluctuate more, and that affects our:
Digestion and gut function
Bloating and inflammation
Energy, sleep and cravings
Weight (especially around our middle and thighs)
And then there’s our gut microbiome—the complex community of bacteria in our digestive system. When it’s thriving, we feel energised, regular and balanced. But when it’s off? We can feel sluggish, bloated, foggy, and frustrated.
Sound familiar? Many of us are noticing:
Constant bloating—even when we’re eating well
Mid-afternoon and evening sugar cravings
Mood dips and mental fog
Irregular or heavier periods
Tension, anxiety, or that “wired but tired” feeling
🌿 5 Ways We’re Supporting Our Gut & Hormones This Month
1. We’re starting our days with protein and fibre.
Balancing blood sugar first thing helps stabilise our hormones and energise our mornings. Adding fibre like oats, chia or flax helps keep digestion moving.
2. We’re hydrating the smart way.
Each morning, we’re mixing up our mineral-rich cortisol cocktail: coconut water (or plain water), fresh lemon, cream of tartar, Camu Camu vitamin C powder, and a pinch of Himalayan salt. It’s a simple but powerful way to support our adrenal health and hydration.
3. We’re moving with intention.
Movement helps stimulate digestion, reduce bloating and regulate our stress hormones. Our 30-Day Squat Challenge gives us just the right dose of daily movement—building strength while gently supporting our gut and pelvic floor.
4. We’re dialling down the weekend sugar and alcohol.
It’s easy to “let go” on a Friday night, but we’re learning that a couple of indulgent days can leave us feeling bloated and inflamed. Together, we’re creating balance that feels good—without the all-or-nothing extremes.
5. We’re committing to a fresh start.
Our 4-Week Beat the Bloat Challenge is a chance to reset as a group, with simple daily actions that reduce bloating, support digestion and help us feel more in control again. When we do it together, we stick with it—and we actually enjoy the process.
🔥 Why Squats Are Our Unexpected Gut Health Ally
We know squats strengthen our legs and glutes—but they do so much more. When we squat regularly, we support:
Lymphatic drainage (great for de-puffing and detoxifying)
Gut motility and circulation
Lower belly tone and core activation
Plus, when done daily (even in short bursts), squats help us build lean muscle that supports fat-burning and hormonal harmony.
Whether we’re seasoned exercisers or just getting back into movement, the 30-Day Squat Challenge is something we can all do—together.
🎯 Ready to Reset With Us This June?
We’re kicking off a powerful combo:
✅ The 4-Week Beat the Bloat Challenge: Focused on gut health, food choices, hydration and simple daily habits
✅ The 30-Day Squat Challenge: Quick, effective movement to tone, de-bloat, and energise
✨ Let’s do this together—so we can feel stronger, lighter, and more like ourselves again.
Talk again soon,
Emma ~ your Women's Health & Wellness support specialist
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