It’s the beginning of another week and so many people start a diet. Perhaps you’re one of them. Monday promises a new start, or perhaps it’s the carb-fueled guilt we carry from the weekend. Monday is the day we usually decide that we have to finally get it together. Start eating clean and totally transform…
You’ve had a good day, felt strong, and stuck to your plan. Yet, as soon as nighttime rolls around, the temptation hits. You promise yourself this time will be different, but before you know it, you’re reaching for snacks you don’t need. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Overeating at night is a common struggle for…
Menopause is a natural part of a woman’s life. But as a significant life transition, it’s often looked upon as a topic too complex or uncomfortable to discuss openly even with your doctor. Whether it’s due to your upbringing, society’s discomfort with anything “women’s health,” or just plain awkwardness, menopause conversations can feel complicated. According…
Have you heard of insulin sensitivity? It’s all about how well your body’s cells respond to insulin, which is a big deal for your blood sugar levels. When your cells are more sensitive to insulin, they use blood glucose more effectively, helping keep blood sugar balanced. As a woman in midlife, having good insulin sensitivity…
It’s 3 in the afternoon and suddenly all you can think about is taking a nap. You quickly realize you’re in your office or caring for your children so lying down is out of the question. We’ve all been there, right? The mid-afternoon slump is real when we run out of energy. It doesn’t care…
As many women know, menopause is a natural stage when her periods stop for 12 consecutive months. Feeling irritable, suffering from hot flashes, irregular periods, insomnia, decreased libido, and slower metabolism are the hallmark symptoms of menopause (to name a few). Most of these symptoms are due to a reduction in estrogen made by the…
When you’re in the thick of midlife, it can feel like you’re navigating a maze with no exit in sight. What if the way out isn’t just forward, but upwards? By broadening your perspective, you will break free from the limitations holding you back. You will find more joy as you discover more pathways out…
Courage. The ability to do something that frightens you. Like making changes in life when fear is holding you back. Scary, right? But it can be done. It requires you to be courageous. Taking steps to be brave can help with even the smallest changes you need to take to reach big goals. Let’s look…
I’ve always been someone who sets goals. Not to be confused with someone who always reaches their goals. Like many of you, I’m a work in progress. Over time, I’ve discovered a little trick that has helped me achieve some of my most important goals. We’re talking flossing more (dental hygiene is no joke), strength…
If you’re like me, to lose weight or stay fit when you were younger, you were part of the ’70s and ’80s cardio workout craze. By the mid-1980s, 22 million Americans were doing aerobics, mostly women, and I was one of them (insert leg warmers here and the song ‘Physical’ by Olivia Newton-John). I didn’t…