The LEA Protocol: A 4-Week Reset for Athletes in Peri/Menopause

You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re not “just aging.” If your training feels harder than it should… if you’re wired at 2 a.m. and dragging all day… if you’ve been told “that’s just menopause” while secretly wondering if your body is betraying you — this guide is for you. The problem isn’t you. It’s LEA (Low Energy Availability) — a silent drain that happens when you train without enough fuel left over for your body to function. And peri/menopause makes you more vulnerable to it than ever. This 21-page guide is your reset. Over 4 weeks, you’ll learn how to: Spot the signs of LEA that most women normalize (but shouldn’t) Fuel before, during, and after training without guilt or obsession Balance protein, carbs, and recovery so your body feels safe again Build habits that stick beyond the reset — without restriction or shame Inside, you’ll get: A 10-Point Smoke Test to see if LEA is draining you The 4-Week Reset Protocol (week-by-week anchors, examples, and reflections