Advice on Aging in Menopause

Whether you’re in your 40’s or 80’s… You’ve never been as old as you are right now. Which might be a reason to go sit down… But, you’ll also never be as young as you are this moment… So maybe that thot will remind you to go do that thing. Whatever you’ve been putting off. … Continued

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

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

‘Real Truths’ from a Menopausal Health Expert

Don’t let anyone’s best moments ever make you feel ‘less than’. Sure there are highlights in everyone’s life! Like my recent trip to Mexico. But, much of ‘life’ doesn’t actually ’make the cut’! We all have issues, doubts & insecurities at times… These ‘truths’ in the video are just a few of mine (in no … Continued

This is 62

I recently celebrated a birthday… While 62 isn’t ‘old’, the number is shocking to me. But I’m happy to have a clear(ish) mind, great energy and the ability to move. I’m grateful to my younger self who prioritized healthy lifestyle habits. And I’m glad I’m learning new things like Olympic weightlifting (started in my late … Continued

Stop Weighing Yourself in Menopause

You may HATE getting on the scale. I get it. But let me tell you about Alex and her experience with the scale and it may change your mind about using it or what I call the ‘tight jean’ method of accountability. Alex is a long time coaching client with whom I check in with twice a … Continued

The Memory Box

Want something more meaningful than a social media yearly recap? A fun tradition that my partner & I do is our ‘memory box’. We jot down the date & a fun memory on a post-it & put it in our box to be opened on New Year’s Eve. As we go thru the post-it notes … Continued

Your Habits in Menopause…

Are you paying attention? A handful of this and a bite of that can add up and if weight loss is your goal, it’s just not going to happen if you’re unaware of your habits. Maybe your goals & habits are misaligned? May be you’ve let habits slide? Small habit tweaks can move you closer … Continued

A New Perspective on Aging…

Aging and how time accumulates is a funny thing. Every day you wake up, you may not notice the passage of time… Until you do.  You might notice aches or pains or hit a milestone birthday and wonder, ‘Wow, how did that number get so big?’ I’m with you… You may look in the mirror … Continued

You ARE What You Repeatedly Do…

Small hinges swing big doors. In other words, it’s the small things that will change your life over time. This can work in a both positive and negative ways. You don’t need to overhaul your entire life to be on a healthier path. . Consider doing something small. Examples may be something simple like: -doing … Continued