Every January, women tell me the same thing: “I want to feel better… but I don’t even know where to start.” Some are coming off a stressful holiday season. Some feel bloated or exhausted. Some have gained weight despite “doing everything right.” Others feel anxious, foggy, or out of rhythm with their bodies. If you’re […]
Why Midlife Women Need a Different Approach As we head into a new year, many women start thinking about goals: getting healthier, feeling stronger, losing weight, sleeping better, or simply feeling more like themselves again. But for women in their late 30s, 40s, and 50s, the traditional “New Year’s Resolution” model often backfires. If you’ve
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🌸 The Story: When “Healthy Habits” Stop Working I remember a time in my late 30s when I thought I was doing everything right.I was eating clean, running several times a week, and managing work, home, and life — yet I felt constantly tired, my clothes fit differently, and my muscle tone disappeared almost overnight.
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She didn’t think much of it at first. A woman in her early 40s, deep into her career, juggling work deadlines, Zoom meetings, and after-school drop-offs, finally glanced at her step counter one day. 3,842 steps.That was her average. Per day.Not one day of hiking or shopping or running errands. That was her everyday normal.
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“I never thought of myself as a ‘yoga person’—until I hit my 40s.” That’s what one of my clients told me after adding just two short yoga sessions to her weekly routine.She’d tried everything to ease her anxiety, reduce joint pain, and improve her sleep. And while strength training and nutrition were part of her
“I don’t have the time or energy to work out every day—and cardio just makes me more tired.”That’s something I hear all the time from my perimenopausal clients.And honestly? They’re right. When your hormones are shifting and your stress is high, the last thing your metabolism needs is more time on the treadmill.What it does
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You’ve likely encountered claims on social media suggesting that visceral fat is harder to lose due to hormonal influences. However, current research provides a more nuanced understanding of fat loss dynamics. Understanding Visceral and Subcutaneous Fat ______________________________________________________________________ What Does the Research Say? Contrary to popular belief, visceral fat may be more responsive to weight loss
Protein is essential for every stage of life, but its importance grows even more during perimenopause and menopause. As hormonal changes accelerate muscle loss, bone density reduction, and metabolic shifts, increasing protein intake becomes a cornerstone of maintaining strength, energy, and overall health. For many women, meeting daily protein requirements can be challenging, which is
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The days of fasted cardio and fasted exercise are behind us—especially for women in perimenopause and menopause. While these trends may have seemed beneficial in the past, research shows they can actually increase stress on the body, elevate cortisol levels, and lead to increased belly fat and a slower metabolism. For women navigating the hormonal
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