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 […]
When was the last time you looked in the mirror without counting your flaws? In midlife, it’s so easy to view your perimenopause body as a project that needs constant fixing—less belly fat, less bloating, less brain fog. But the reality is that you get what you look for. If you spend your day hunting […]
Raise your hand if your cravings have gotten worse in perimenopause? Like finding yourself standing in front of the pantry at 9:00 PM, wondering how you ended up halfway through a bag of Hershey’s Kisses or chips after a perfectly healthy day? If you’ve been beating yourself up for a “lack of discipline,” it’s not […]
Juggling perimenopause, family, and weight loss goals can feel overwhelming, especially when it seems like you’ve tried every diet under the sun and nothing sticks. In the previous episode, we talked about the nuts and bolts of nutrition and fitness strategy—the “what” of losing weight. Today, we are digging into the “how,” and it has […]
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 […]
At the beginning of a new year, you probably feel that familiar nudge. You know the one: the “New Year, New Me” excitement where you buy the fancy apps, the matching yoga pants, and print out a meal plan so organized it belongs in a museum…all in the hopes of having successful health resolutions in […]
Juggling perimenopause, family, and weight loss goals can feel overwhelming, especially when it seems like “healthy” and “anti-inflammatory” food means “no fun.” It’s absolutely possible, but it helps when you have a few boundaries or guardrails in place. In this episode, we’re doing things a little differently and getting deep into our feelings. I’m sharing […]
I know what you’re thinking when you see this episode title: is sugar really that bad, and can it impact inflammation? Maybe you’re like me a few years ago, telling yourself, “I eat pretty clean, I don’t really have that much sugar.” (But, you’re still struggling to lose weight, even though you think your nutrition […]
