New Year, Healthier You: 5 Nutrition Resolutions for Women in Menopause
New Year, Healthier You: 5 Nutrition Resolutions for Women in Menopause The start of a new year brings promises of better health and a sense of control. For women transitioning to menopause, these intentions can feel challenging. This phase entails declining estrogen levels that affect metabolism, appetite, digestion, and body composition. You may notice weight […]
Why Diets Stop Working After 40 and What to Do Instead
Why Diets Stop Working After 40 and What to Do Instead There comes a time, often in our 40s, when our body stops responding to the same diets and routines that worked for years. The pounds don’t come off as easily, our energy dips, and frustratingly, nothing seems to budge the scale. If this sounds […]
Menopausal Weight Gain: Why It Happens & What to Do About It (Naturally)
Menopausal Weight Gain: Why It Happens & What to Do About It (Naturally) “I’m gaining weight and I haven’t changed a thing—I’m still eating the same and exercising regularly.” This is one of the most common concerns I hear from women in their late 30s, 40s, and 50s. If this sounds like you, please know […]
How to Stay Healthy During the Holidays: Part 2
How to Stay Healthy During the Holidays: Part 2 A few weeks ago, we discussed some common problems that come up for women who are trying to stay healthy during the holidays. We also went over a few solutions you can have ready in your toolkit to stay on top of your goals but still […]
How to Stop Self-Sabotaging
How to Stop Self-Sabotaging Losing weight can be a challenging journey, and one of the biggest weight loss obstacles many women face is self-sabotage. Self-sabotage is the cycle of setting goals, making progress, and then undermining that progress through our thoughts or behaviours. Whether it’s all-or-nothing thinking, negative self-talk, or repeating the same patterns over […]
How to Find the Motivation to Work Out
How to Find the Motivation to Work Out Disclaimer: always speak to your doctor before starting an exercise regimen especially if you have a medical condition. Below are general guidelines I often review with my clients. For personalized guidelines, speak to your healthcare provider* It’s common knowledge that working out is good for us and […]