Nicole Drobny Life Design Coaching

09/19/2026

Have the best night out with your girlies!

09/17/2026

I know you’ve tried 57 diets, countless workout plans, and way too many "I'll start on Monday" than you care to think about.

Yet, nothing seems to work the way it used to.

Breathe.

Perimenopause is pure chaos. Disrupted sleep, shifting energy, a changing body, and unpredictable symptoms are real. You’re not imagining them, and you haven’t suddenly lost all discipline.

We're not 30 anymore and have to think differently, and we can’t keep asking our bodies for more while giving them less.

More restriction.
More cardio.
More pressure.
Less food.
Less recovery.
Less patience.

We need a more thoughtful approach: build muscle instead of trying to get smaller, with more dialed-in nutrition, real recovery, and a plan that protects your time and energy.

You haven’t run out of options.

This season requires a different strategy. Check out Dr. Mary Clarie Haver's and Dr. Vonda Wright's books and podcasts for inspiration and perspective.

Share this with a friend who needs to hear this

09/15/2026

For the last 2 months, I’ve been more inactive than active.

I’ve had a lot of headaches. My energy hasn’t been where I want it to be. On top of all that, I got sick.

I hate not training. I love feeling strong. And if I’m being completely truthful, it’s very tied to my identity, so I automatically think I’m failing if I don’t do the “perfect workout” or eat the “perfect meal.”

But lately I’m learning something different.

Some days, showing up is lifting heavy.

Some days, it’s walking. I cringe even writing this.

And I’m learning not to turn the second one into a story about who I’m becoming.

Because I’m not afraid of getting older.

I’m afraid of slowly accepting less energy, less strength, and less of myself as “just what happens now.”

There’s a difference between accepting what my body needs versus who I am as a human.

So on days like this, I walk.

I enjoy the sun, and I’m grateful my body is still moving.

I won’t give up on myself even when I really feel like it. You shouldn’t either.

I know many women are struggling out there too. Share this with a friend who needs encouragement.

09/12/2026

Why didn’t ChatGPT give him hair??!! My hair definitely looked like that!!

09/12/2026

Let’s Go Bucs!

09/12/2026

09/03/2026

The speed at which a solution would appear if this were a Vi**ra shortage is actually fascinating. Like I said-where are those Vi**ra pen*ses going???

It is not just about the supply chain; it is about whose comfort and health are prioritized by the systems we rely on. We are expected to just wait it out while our hormones crash, as if the physical toll of perimenopause is a minor inconvenience rather than a major health event. IYKYK

06/25/2026

Your husband’s always in the mood. You almost never are. And somewhere along the way, you started quietly wondering if something’s wrong with you.
Here’s the truth: nothing is broken.

Your desire didn’t disappear in perimenopause — it changed shape.

In your 20s, desire was spontaneous. You felt the urge first, then wanted closeness. In perimenopause, desire becomes responsive — you feel safe, relaxed, and connected first, and then it shows up. Same woman. Different wiring.

So the question was never “why am I never in the mood when he is?” The better question: what helps my body respond now?
Usually it’s less rush, more safety, and enough time for your nervous system to actually downshift before anything else is on the table.

You don’t have to feel turned on before you start. You can arrive there. Share with a friend who needs this today.

06/17/2026

If you’re on a GLP‑1 (or considering it) and worried you’ll “lose 40% of your muscle,” this is for you.

Most of that viral headline comes from confusing lean mass (all non‑fat tissue) with pure muscle. When metabolic health improves, the first things to shrink are often fatty liver, fat inside muscle, inflammation, and excess fluid – which all live under the “lean mass” umbrella.

Newer research suggests that, when used well, GLP‑1s don’t cause uniquely extreme muscle loss compared to other forms of weight loss. The bigger risk is how you lose weight:

barely eating any protein

not lifting at all

living in stress and sleep debt while the scale drops

If you pair GLP‑1s with smart strength training, adequate protein, and real recovery, you can lose weight and come out stronger, more insulin‑sensitive, and more resilient.

Save this and send it to a friend who’s scared of “GLP‑1 muscle loss” but hasn’t seen the full picture yet. For more information check out Dr. Tyna Moore's YoutTube channel.

06/16/2026

Protein Doritos. Protein boba. Protein water. We have officially lost our minds. ⁠
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Here's the truth: I'm a chemist, and I will defend protein all day. It matters — especially in perimenopause, especially for holding onto muscle.⁠
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But somewhere along the way, "eat enough protein" turned into "protein is the only nutrient that exists." And now it's in the water.⁠
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Meanwhile, your perimenopausal body is over here running thousands of reactions a day — and most of them need the vitamins and minerals found in fruits, veggies, legumes, and grains.⁠
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You also need healthy fats because cholesterol is the building block of your hormones that are already low and fluctuating during this time of life. ⁠
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You don't have to break up with protein. Just stop letting it crowd everyone else off the plate. Eat the protein — then ask what else is supposed to be up there.⁠
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Comment FUEL and I'll send you the rest of the plate.