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Don’t Let This Be You In Menopause

‘I used to…’ are the saddest words… I used to be… I used to do… I used to be able… Yes, we are constantly evolving & change is inevitable… But there are some things that are worth holding onto. Like your strength… Like your mobility… Like your ability to TRY or keep trying… Even though … Continued

Stalled Fat Loss? Two Things I Challenged My Clients With

If you feel like you’re doing all the right things but you’re not getting the results you want, here are two things I recently discussed with my clients on our weekly call… 1. Fats can ADD UP FAST Fats are calorie dense (9 calories per gram) so it’s best to measure. I easily doubled 1 … Continued

Comparison and Menopause

Be kind to yourself and love who you are TODAY. Remember that you’ve gained wisdom through the years that make up for any physical differences. Where physical attributes like appearance, strength, mobility etc.are concerned, if you compare the current version of you to your past self… You may be disappointed. In fact, if you can … Continued

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