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
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
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?
How much water do you need? Divide your body weight in pounds by 2, this is how many ounces you can shoot for daily. ALL liquids (except alcohol) can be added into this count. Coffee (or caffeinated drinks) can have a diuretic effect because caffeine is a smooth muscle relaxant. So if you take in … Continued
Don’t do it! When fad diets come knocking, just slam the door on them. Fad diets are full of empty promises of fast weight lost but fast weight gain almost always follows. Stick with your slow & boring plan of healthy choices full of home made: Protein High quality carbs & fats Less processed foods … Continued
Weight loss for the 50+ crowd IS possible. BUT it takes time, patience and consistency. Age related knowledge and accountability are keys to success. What we did in our 20’s doesn’t work anymore so keep these things in mind: 1. There are NO quick fixes – Weight loss is meant to be a slow process … Continued
Eat anything you want. But keep in mind that you will FEEL better, your body composition will be more favorable & you’ll suffer less menopausal symptoms when you fill your plate with wholesome foods. Lean protein Fruits & veggies Complex carbs (yes CARBS!) Healthy fats Lotsa water And YES, some treats like wine & chocolate … Continued
Protein is the SUPER HERO of fat loss. It keeps you feeling fuller longer, supports workout recovery and helps build lean muscle tissue. Here are 24 ways to get 25g of protein in daily:
Want a cool kitchen gadget that helps with weight loss? A simple plate or bowl can be the answer to mindless eating. If you make a deal with yourself to put everything you eat on a plate… Instead of mindless nibbling or eating out of a bag, box… You’ll reduce all those extra calories you … Continued
Menopause gets blamed for a slower metabolism and mid-life weight gain. But, a 2021 study (Herman Pontzer et al. Science) showed that metabolism holds steady until the age of 60. Yes, menopause can cause challenges, but yo-yo dieting can cause metabolic slow down more than menopause. When you overly restrict calories so that you’re starving, … Continued