Hello Reader,
I want to be honest with you for a moment.
Since the start of the year, I’ve already had two doctor’s appointments — my annual wellness visit and my gynecologist. I’m 47, and I’ve officially been classified as peri-menopausal.
And even as a physical therapist who strength trains regularly, I’m still navigating hormonal shifts that affect my joints, recovery, and overall inflammation.
Here’s what many women aren’t told:
As we approach peri-menopause, collagen in the body changes. That impacts joint stiffness, soreness, and how we recover. It’s not just “getting older.” It’s biology.
And while joint pain may be the first thing you notice, heart health, inflammation, and energy levels are changing during this stage too.
I’ve heard so many of you say:
- “I feel stiff all the time”
- “My joints ache and I don’t know what to do”
- “I don’t want to stop moving, but I’m afraid of making it worse”
This is exactly why I created the February Nutrition & Mobility Challenge, starting Monday, February 2, 2026.
What You’ll Get Inside the Challenge |
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Here’s what I see every January:
What You’ll Get Inside the Challenge
✔ Simple, anti-inflammatory recipes using functional foods backed by research
✔ Weekly meal plans delivered ahead of time — so you can grocery shop and prep on Sundays
✔ Structured mobility, strength, and cardio workouts
✔ Accountability, reflection, and support inside the Black Star Online Fitness Community
This is designed to:
- Stand alone or
- Pair seamlessly with whatever movement routine you’re already doing
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This February, Love yourself!
Instead of saying “I’m just getting older” and dealing with the stiffness, consider this your reminder that you can do something about it.
If this sounds like what your body needs right now, click the link below to join and get access to the community.
👉 JOIN THE CHALLENGE TODAY
As always, if you have questions, just reply to this email — I read them myself.
You deserve to feel strong, mobile, and confident in your body at every stage.
Warmly,
Natasha
Black Star Physical Therapy & Wellness
Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist
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