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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
When it comes to midlife weight loss, you probably think you need “more discipline” or “more willpower”. Not true! What is true is that your strategy isn’t built for a busy, midlife mom in perimenopause. Most of us try to DIY our way through nutrition, diets, and workouts. But when it seems like you’ve tried […]
If you’re ready to finally ditch the diets, for sustainable weight loss (with an approach that gives better results!), listen up! When I tell women I lost 65 pounds in my late 40s, their first question is always “How?” And while I could list the diet swaps and workouts, that’s not the full story, is […]
You likely know by now that anti-inflammatory nutrition in midlife is a non-negotiable. But let’s be honest, we all get tripped up when it comes to traveling! Whether you’re heading off for a family vacation, a holiday visit, or a packed work trip, it can feel impossible to stick to your healthy eating habits when […]
