Don’t Expect Food To Balance Hormones

You can’t ‘balance your menopause hormones’ with food. Quality foods can make you feel better, but in menopause, estrogen and progesterone are going to be wonky. Declining estrogen can cause inflammation and pain. Eating anti-inflammatory foods can help. Try to reduce processed foods and include more of these foods in your regular diet: Want more … Continued

Eat Anything You Want

You can eat anything you want. As soon as a food is off limits, it’s all you crave. So finding ways to incorporate all your fave foods into your diet is the answer. Not sure how to do that? I can help. My Nutrition Academy teaches you the mindset & strategies you need to eat … Continued

Give up Hoping

Stop hoping to lose weight. Optimism is fine, but it’s ACTION that’s needed. Don’t think too far ahead, just stay on track: One day One meal One snack One workout at a time… You can do it, I can help, let’s talk: https://tinyurl.com/talktoshawna

Don’t Believe It

Don’t blindly follow these sorta myths if you want to make healthy change. I’ve got your back with science based, easy to digest video tutorials in my Nutrition Academy. And I’ll provide a personalized plan for you in Module 3. Go here to enroll https://shawnak.securechkout.com/nutrition-academy

One Word Will Make Your Healthier Part 2

You can’t do the same things & expect different results. That’s why saying “yes” to new things is important. It will feel uncomfortable at first. But change often feels uncomfortable. And you never know what results will come unless you try. Are you trying anything new these days? Happy to help you get started. Let’s … Continued

ONE Word Can Improve Your Health

This ONE word can improve your health. “No” You don’t always have to say “No” but sometimes you have to if you want to stay true to your goals. Look, either you’re going to feel uncomfortable to well meaning people tempting you to veer off your health path, or they will. People that respect you … Continued

Favorite Quote to Avoid Overeating

This quote has saved me hundreds of calories of overeating: “Never Starving – Never Stuffed”. Getting too hungry makes it more difficult to make healthy choices. And when starving, you can eat too quickly & overeat. It takes your belly about 20 min to tell your brain that it’s full – so STOP eating before … Continued

Favorite Weekend Day Trip

What’s YOUR favourite thing to do on the weekend? Getting outside in nature does it for us. Luckily we are less than an hour away from the Rocky Mountains. Whether it’s a hike, skiing, kayaking or paddle boarding, we always feel refreshed after a day outside. Sometimes we just stay in the city & walk … Continued

What About Intermittent Fasting?

It’s NOT a fad. But it’s also NOT the Holy Grail of fat loss. There are definitely some benefits and it’s worth a try. Happy to help you navigate the way. Start with my Nutrition Academy or a talk here: https://tinyurl.com/talktoshawna Wondering about intermittent fasting?    

Exercise or Nutrition to Lose Your Menopause Belly

Which is more important? If you could only do ONE thing, start with nutrition. It has the greatest impact on health & weight loss. Notice I didn’t say DIET? Make healthy swaps to include more protein & whole unprocessed foods. Create a SLIGHT calorie deficit OR simply increase your step count to increase energy expenditure … Continued