Feel like you’re eating healthy and “clean”, but you’re still not losing those midlife pounds? You’re eating the salad. You ordered the oat milk latte. You swapped your white bread for whole grain. So why isn’t the scale moving? Believe it or not, you can be eating clean and still triggering inflammation in your body […]
You said you’d do it differently this year. You’d lose the weight, feel confident at the pool, finally not need a cover-up. And here you are, a few weeks out from summer, in another fitting room, in another swimsuit you can’t even imagine wearing in public. If that loop sounds familiar, this episode is for […]
If you hear the word “Maycember” and you laugh and cry at the same time, this episode is for you. The craziness of all.the.things this month, plus your body is already doing its perimenopause thing on top of it. So how do you actually get through this month with your energy, patience, and sanity intact? […]
You’ve been here before. You’ve lost some weight, you’re feeling good, making progress — and then life happens. Your schedule changes. Your kid needs more support. You go on vacation. And suddenly, all that progress starts to slip away. Getting results is one thing. Keeping them? That’s where most women end up blaming themselves when […]
If you’re a woman in perimenopause adding more cardio to lose weight before summer — and it’s not working — there’s a reason. In this episode of The Family Fork podcast, perimenopause weight loss coach Ashley Malik explains why cardio is actually counterproductive for weight loss in midlife and what to do instead. Learn how […]
What if that “healthy” breakfast you’re eating every morning is actually making it harder for you to lose weight? That avocado toast with whole-grain bread and a yogurt on the side? It sounds like a solid start to the day. But if you’re in perimenopause or menopause, you might be hitting three major inflammatory triggers […]
If you’ve been blaming stress, aging, or “just not trying hard enough” for the weight gain, the bad sleep, and the feeling that your body is working against you — this episode is about to reframe everything. I sat down with Stephanie Traver, a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and founder […]
Tired of trying to make habits that don’t stick? Maybe you’ve tried every meal plan, workout program, and healthy habit out there, only to watch everything fall apart within days? You’re not alone, and more importantly, it is not your fault. (That’s good news!) In this episode of The Family Fork, we’re diving deep into […]
You worked hard to feel good before your trip. Don’t let vacation undo all of your progress! It’s time to look at why restricting before vacation sends you into ovenindulge once you get to your destination. It’s a cycle that repeats itself…but once you recognize it you can learn what to do so that you […]
