Category: QnA

Two Hormones That Cause Menopause Belly

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Don’t blame menopause for mid-life weight gain. Yes, menopause can complicate things, but, there are things you CAN control to help. For example, you can balance two hormones: insulin & cortisol. BTW, if anyone tries to help you balance estrogen with food, RUN! Exercise, food choices & timing, along with stress reduction & an increase … Continued

Is Menopausal Weight Gain Inevitable?

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Just because weight gain is common in menopause doesn’t mean it will happen. There are plenty of things you can do to offset menopausal weight gain. AND, if weight has crept up, you CAN lose it, despite what the mainstream suggests. Is it a challenge? Yup… But weight loss at any age can be a … Continued

The ONLY Thing You Need to Lose Weight

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The concept of weight loss is simple. The 3 ‘magic’ ingredients are: -a sustainable diet – to avoid rebound weight gain -a calorie deficit – no matter how you achieve it -adequate protein – to maintain lean muscle & keep you satiated The application of these things gets complicated. Especially when it becomes a billion … Continued

Is Your Waist Disappearing?

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Your waist does not necessarily need to disappear in menopause. With fluctuating hormones, mid-section weight gain results from a change in fat distribution not decreased metabolism as once thought. A 2021 study shows that metabolism doesn’t slow down in mid-life. (Herman Pontzer et al. Science. 2021) This is great news! Because it means that YOU are … Continued

Weight Loss is Like Baking a Cake…

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You just can’t speed up a process meant to be slow. I’ve never really baked a cake, but if I did, I know that you can’t bake it faster than the recipe tells you to. It’s the same as weight loss. Happy to help provide direction & encourage patience along the way: https://tinyurl.com/talktoshawna

Unusual Sleep Hack

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Need more sleep? (Who doesn’t?). Surprisingly, it will even help with fat loss. An unusual trick is to set a reverse alarm to remind you to get to bed earlier. How do YOU make sure you get all your z-z-z’s?  

Client Spotlight: Felicia

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Tried everything with no weight loss results? Felicia thot she tried it all too! Until she tried eating MORE. And allowed herself to eat her flavour favourites. She found a SUSTAINABLE way to eat that doesn’t feel restrictive. She found HOPE. Her results are slow & steady, but most importantly, she’s enjoying the process. She … Continued

Client Spotlight: Connie

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Calling all mother’s over 50! I know how busy you are, but let Connie inspire you! She’s a busy mom of FIVE children. She works AND volunteers with her church & she still finds time to take care of herself. Yes, she’s a bit of a super hero! But her weight loss success didn’t happen … Continued

3 Most Effective Menopause ‘Hacks’

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Stop looking for a magic pill, powder or potion! If weight loss is your goal, you need simple, consistent habits. They aren’t complicated or sexy, but over time, they work. Weight loss is meant to be slow. Be patient. It helps having someone in your corner to ride the ups & downs of the scale … Continued