I need to tell you something that nobody talks about enough.

Perimenopause and menopause change your body in ways that feel completely unfair.

I'm not talking about hot flashes, though yes, those too. I'm talking about the weight that suddenly appears and won't budge. The sleep that used to be easy and now feels impossible. The energy that just disappears. The mood swings. The brain fog.

And when you go to your doctor and say, Something is wrong, my body doesn't feel like mine anymore, they smile sympathetically and say, That's just what happens as we age.

As if we're supposed to just accept feeling terrible for the next thirty years.

I refused to accept that. And after two years of trying everything, I finally found something that worked.

The Two Years of Trial and Error

I tried it all.

Keto. Paleo. Intermittent fasting. Counted calories. Hired a nutritionist. Joined a gym and went five days a week, mostly cardio because that's what you're supposed to do for weight loss.

I gained seven pounds.

My doctor said, You're probably just not tracking accurately. Download MyFitnessPal and be more precise.

I was already tracking precisely. I'm an accountant. Precision is literally my job.

So I tried harder. Ate less. Moved more. Felt exhausted and miserable.

Lost three pounds in six months. Gained them back in three weeks.

I remember standing in my bathroom, looking at myself in the mirror, and just crying. Not because of how I looked, though that hurt too, but because I felt so disconnected from my own body.

I didn't recognize this tired, uncomfortable version of myself.

The Conversation That Changed Things

My friend Sarah is a few years older than me. She'd gone through the same thing and somehow came out the other side looking vibrant and energized.

I asked her what she did.

I stopped doing what works for everyone else and started doing what works for MY body, she said.

She told me about AlterMe, a program that uses your DNA and daily biometrics to personalize your fitness and nutrition.

I was skeptical. I'd spent thousands of dollars on programs and trainers by that point. But Sarah looked so GOOD. Not just physically, she had this energy and ease about her that I desperately wanted back.

So I tried it.

What the DNA Test Revealed

AlterMe sent me a simple cheek swab kit. Took two minutes. I mailed it back and got my DNA Fitness and Health Report about ten days later.

When they came in, I didn’t just get a report — I actually met with one of AlterMe’s wellness advisors on the phone to go through everything. She explained what my results meant and how my genetics influence things like recovery, training type, and nutrition.

Here's what I learned:

I'm genetically way more responsive to strength training than cardio. Which explained why all those hours on the treadmill weren't doing anything. My body composition responds to lifting, not running.

My genetics show higher inflammation risk and slower recovery, so I started prioritizing more rest and recovery days to feel my best. I'd been overtraining without realizing it.

My genetics also show that I respond best to a high carb diet which is crazy as I’ve been following a low carb diet all these years. 

But the most validating thing?

My genetic stress response is elevated, which means all the stress I was feeling, physical, emotional, hormonal, was hitting my body harder than average. I wasn't being dramatic. My body was genuinely having a harder time managing it all.

For the first time in two years, I felt understood.

How the Program Actually Works

After getting my DNA results, AlterMe set up my personalized program.

I got the AlterMe Ring, a small, comfortable wearable that tracks sleep, heart rate variability, stress, activity, recovery, all of it.

Every morning, I open the app. It shows me a readiness score based on how I slept, my stress levels, and where I am in my recovery cycle.

Then it tells me exactly what to do.

Your body is ready today. Here's a 20-minute lower body strength session.

Your stress is elevated and recovery is low. Let's do breathwork and gentle stretching today instead.

It adapts every single day based on how MY body is actually doing. Not some rigid calendar someone made months ago.

The Workouts Are Short and They Work

I need to emphasize this because it was hard for me to believe at first.

Most sessions are between ten and forty minutes. That's it.

I'd been spending an hour at the gym five days a week and seeing no results. How could a twenty minute workout possibly work?

But here's the difference: it’s designed specifically for my body based on my DNA and my current biometric state.

I'm doing the exercises my genetics say I respond to best. I'm training at the right intensity for my recovery capacity. I'm not wasting time on things that don't work for my body type.

Strength training. Targeted cardio when my body can handle it. Mobility work. Recovery sessions with breathwork, stretching, yoga.

All personalized. All efficient. All designed to work WITH my body instead of against it.

What Changed After Three Months

The weight came off slowly at first, then steadily. I'm down several pounds now, but honestly, that's not even the main thing.

I’ve been sleeping better and wake up feeling refreshed.

My mood stabilized. I'm not on an emotional roller coaster anymore. I feel even. Calm.

I feel strong. Like actually physically strong in a way I never have before. I can carry heavy grocery bags, move furniture, keep up with my grandkids.

And I feel like myself again.

That's the part that makes me emotional. I got ME back.

The Mental Shift That Happened

For two years, I blamed myself. Thought I wasn't disciplined enough, wasn't trying hard enough, wasn't strong enough.

Using AlterMe helped me realize I wasn't the problem. Generic advice was the problem.

My body isn't broken. It just needed something designed for it specifically, taking into account my genetics, my age, my hormones, my stress response, and my recovery needs.

Once I had that, everything fell into place.

Who This Is Really For

If you're a woman in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, and you feel like your body is working against you, this is for you.

If you've tried multiple programs and nothing sticks, this is for you.

If you're exhausted from guessing what will work and just want someone to tell you what YOUR body needs, this is for you.

If you're tired of being told that's just aging when you know there has to be a better way, this is definitely for you.

The Investment

AlterMe starts at 99 dollars for the first month, which includes the DNA test, the ring, the app, and your entire personalized program. After that, it's 66 dollars a month.

They also offer financing if you want to spread out the cost — and once you’ve fully paid off your program, you get lifetime access with no ongoing monthly fees.

Is it an investment? Yes.

Is it worth it? Absolutely.

I spent more than that on gym memberships I barely used, supplements that didn't work, and nutritionists who gave me generic advice.

This is the only thing that actually worked because it was designed specifically for me.

My Final Thoughts

I wish I'd found this two years ago. I would've saved myself so much frustration, so much money, and so much emotional pain.

But I'm grateful I found it at all.

If you're struggling, especially if you're going through hormonal changes and feel like your body isn't responding to anything, please try this.

Let your DNA tell you what your body needs. Stop guessing. Stop blaming yourself.

You're not broken. You just need information designed for you.

AlterMe gave me that and made me feel like myself again.

Click here to get started with the AlterMe program and take control of your health