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Move It or Lose It in Menopause
A deep V squat, which most of us could do as children, will help develop and maintain hip, knee and ankle mobility. Struggling? 1. Hold onto something to take some of your body weight 2. Raise your heels if ankle mobility is limited 3. Add a small rolled up towel behind each knee to ease … Continued
Healthy Eating
Grab My Free Fiber Guide (Perfect for Menopausal Women)
Struggle no more where fiber is concerned! Grab my free fiber guide here that includes: . -The many reasons you need fiber -65 examples of 5g fiber options Simply add 1-2 servings per meal or snack so you can easily meet your 25g/day fiber goal. . It’s as simple as that!
Mindset
The Worst Time to Weigh Yourself in Menopause
Are you triggered by the scale? If weight loss is your goal, the scale is ONE tool in your tool box. The number on any given day isn’t necessarily an accurate indication of weight. It’s best to take an AVERAGE of your weight over a week (or even longer). So MORE data points are better … Continued
Q and A
Another Reason to Resistance Train in Menopause
Hot flashes? Well, if you need ANOTHER reason to resistance train, here it is… More lean muscle is shown to reduce hot flashes according to this study: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40695-020-00058-9 How do you get more muscle? Resistance training! With declining estrogen levels in the menopause transition, both bone density and muscle mass declines. Resistance training offsets both … Continued