How to Stop Dieting for Good!

Discover the art of listening to your body’s signals and cultivating a healthier relationship with food. Learn how to decode nutrition labels effortlessly, empowering you to make informed choices that nourish your body and mind. Whether you’re looking to break free from diet culture or simply enhance your understanding of nutrition, this masterclass is for … Continued

Sorry to Menopausal Women…

I’m sorry… At one time I definitely didn’t give the credit due to walking as a regular form of exercise… There are far too many barriers to exercise that might make you want to throw your hands up in despair. While it’d be great if you could include strength training… Don’t be discouraged if all … Continued

Benefits of Mobility Work During Menopause

Navigating menopause can be challenging, and if you’re working out, you may find that your body requires more rest between workouts. For me, this is where incorporating mobility work fits in. Mobility work offers significant benefits on it’s own or on top of your regular workouts: 1. Improved Joint Health Regular mobility exercises enhance joint … Continued

How to Increase Daily Protein in Menopause

Don’t quit your full time job to get your daily protein in! Here are some ways to make that job easier: Here’s a blog post explaining this rule below. Of course, I’m here to help as well. Let’s talk. The topic of protein is a regular discussion point on my weekly nutrition call with my … Continued

How to Avoid Embarrassing Falls in Menopause

Let’s talk about single-leg strength training because, let’s face it, we can’t all be graceful swans as we age!  You might think two legs are enough, but one-legged exercises are like that secret sauce that keeps you strong, balanced, and functional as you age. Why, you ask? Well, balance is key! As we age, our … Continued

How To Avoid Guilt Throwing Out Food

Of course you don’t want to waste food! But is it better to eat the excess & store it on your waist? Here are two ways I’m learning to be less wasteful: make more appropriate serving sizes give away leftovers True story: often my leftovers get ‘stored’ long enough that they nearly grow legs and … Continued

Why You Can’t Lose Weight: Food Labeling Edition

Being in a calorie deficit DOES work for fat loss. The point of this video is to highlight one of the MANY ways it might APPEAR that you’re in a calorie deficit when in fact you might NOT be: Food labels can have faulty math which makes it a challenge… Here’s the example in the … Continued

Can You Do This? Mobility Test in Menopause

This simple sit & rise test is more challenging that it looks. If you’re unsuccessful at first, try one of the modifications in the video. But definitely practice this move. This sit & rise from the floor skill is associated with all cause mortality. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23242910/ Simply practicing it can help you stay strong over time. … Continued

Bone Broth Hot Chocolate? Taste Test

An unlikely pairing but at 31g protein per serving, it was worth a try! 185 ml bone broth 250 ml 3.25% Fairlife milk 15 ml maple syrup 3 tbsp cocoa powder *BONE broth not just chicken or beef broth Mix together, heat on stove top, low heat. Enjoy! 347 calories: 10.8F 26.3C 30.6P Let’s face … Continued