Menopause
What Happens to Your Body During Menopause?
Mood swings. Weight gain. Hot flashes. Night Sweats. Brain Fog For many women, their body is doing things they don’t recognize and they feel it’s all out of their control. Is this normal? Is there anything you can do? In this two part series, I’m going to share what happens to your body during menopause…
Read More10 Reasons You’re Struggling with Weight Loss After 40
Are you feeling challenged with midlife weight gain or a shift in weight to your middle? I talk with women every day that are beyond frustrated, and are wondering what is the best approach for them now in the midlife years. Some of these women have never had a weight problem before, and it is…
Read MoreNatural Ways to Reduce Night Time Hot Flashes
Profuse sweating, drenched clothes, disrupted sleep….Does this sound familiar? Do you get hot flashes? Are they mostly at night? Hot flashes bother 80 percent of women who are in the midst of menopause. They are described as a sudden sensation of heat in the chest, face and body, followed by perspiration and sometimes flushing. Hot flashes…
Read MoreI Just Want to Lose This Belly!
Soooo….you are doing sit ups, crunches, and putting in serious time at the gym but still can’t get rid of that stubborn belly fat? This is one of the most common problems I hear from women and the question I get asked the most. Our mid-section can cause such frustration which is why I’m sharing…
Read MoreCarbs and Fat Loss
I often hear this time of year, “I am cutting carbs” in attempts to lose weight or shed fat. Yes, cutting out carbs will definitely result in a loss of body fat. When talking about carbohydrates we often focus on the refined and starchy carbs such as breads, pasta, rice, potatoes, biscuits, cereals. However, carbohydrates…
Read MoreWhy Your Eating & Exercise Matter Even More After 40
“Stop following weight loss protocols designed for twenty year old male bodybuilders & female fitness models in their twenties & thirties!. Perimenopause, Menopause & Postmenopausal change requires a different approach” — Dr. Jade Teta This quote from one of my favorite fitness mentors above sums it up. Common complaints I often hear from friends, clients and…
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