Here are 3 reasons why you may not be losing weight & what you can do about it. Remember, you can’t be in a calorie deficit long term! At some point you need to give your metabolism a break so you can save your sanity & your metabolism! Increasing calories can be especially terrifying! I’m … Continued
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Want a magic pill, powder or potion to deal with menopause symptoms & weight gain? (I’m not talking about MHT (menopausal hormone therapy) which can be very effective – talk to your doctor!) Unfortunately, clever marketers have latched onto menopause as the new cash cow for ineffective supplements. You’re better off changing your habits but … Continued
Is it menopause? Think you’re too young? Here are some of the symptoms to watch out for: anxiety brain fog forgetfulness headaches dry vagina low libido night sweats hot flashes sore joints muscle soreness weight gain around the middle bloating PMS worsening and more… Rule out other health issues, specifically insulin resistance and thyroid issues… … Continued
Don’t panic when the scale bounces around. That’s just what it does. Here are 9 reasons why it happens: Time of the month (hormones) Timing of your last meal Time of weighing Your hydration level Your sodium intake Your carb intake Your alcohol intake Exercise Timing of last bowel movement Daily weighing provides MORE data … Continued
Not Losing Weight? Here are 3 reasons why & what you can do about them: 1. You may not be in a calorie deficit – this could be from not knowing the content of your food or inaccurate food tracking. Solution: Be more diligent about food tracking – use the free app My Fitness Pal … Continued
Do your joints sound like ‘snap, crackle, pop!’? In menopause, estrogen declines & can cause joint pain & stiffness. ‘Motion is lotion’ so don’t stop moving! Give yourself plenty of time to warm up with slow, dynamic stretches. In fact, your ‘warm up’ can be your entire ‘workout’ some days! Here are a few benefits … Continued
Your weight will fluctuate! Here are a few reasons why: -Your carb intake -Your sodium intake -Your exercise -Your hydration -The time of the month -Your alcohol intake -Time of weighing -Time of last meal -Time of last poop Try not to sweat it! Use your weight as DATA to learn about & trust your … Continued
Understanding what estrogen does can explain why you’re feeling the way you are as estrogen declines in menopause. Knowledge can help you cope & implement strategies to offset menopausal symptoms. You don’t need to suffer. You just need to take your health into your own hands. See if you’re a candidate for menopause hormone replacement … Continued
Nutrition can be confusing! But digging a little deeper into the source can help determine if you’ve found info you can trust. Try these 3 things: Is the the source selling anything? Financial motivation can definitely color the ‘science’ that is presented. Do other reputable scientists agree with the theories? A quick google search from … Continued