Muscle Changes in Menopause – Why Heavy Weight Training Isn’t Always the Right Answer
As a Health Coach and Personal Trainer, I’ve worked with countless women in midlife who are committed to their health, train regularly, and still find themselves feeling stuck. They’re tired. They’re not recovering well. Their usual training routine suddenly feels like too much—and nothing they do seems to shift the weight or restore their energy. […]
5 Reasons Why You’re Gaining Weight in Menopause – And What’s Really Going On
You’re not imagining it. Your belly feels fuller, your waist is disappearing, and no matter how “healthy” you eat or how hard you try to move more, things aren’t shifting like they used to. It’s frustrating—but more than that, it can feel defeating. The truth is: your body is going through a major transformation during […]
Gut Health in Menopause – Why It Matters More Than Ever
Do you know what your gut actually does—beyond digestion? Most people think it’s just about breaking down food, but your gut is so much more than that. It’s deeply involved in hormone regulation, inflammation control, immune responses, sleep, and even how we feel emotionally. During the menopause transition, the gut takes on a new level […]
Inflammaging – Why You Might Suddenly Feel So Different in Menopause
Let’s be honest.Do you ever feel like your body just doesn’t work the way it used to? You wake up in the middle of the night—same time, every night.Your joints ache, even though you haven’t done much.You eat like you always did, but your belly keeps growing.And mentally? A bit foggy, tired, and sometimes just not […]
Understanding the Stages of Menopause – and What’s Really Going On
Let’s face it: most of us weren’t taught much about menopause.For something that affects half the population, it’s often treated like a vague mystery—until we’re right in the middle of it and wondering what on earth is happening to our body and mind. That’s why I want to break it down here—simple, honest, and in […]
“When Sleep Disappears at 2am – Could It Be Your Liver?”
When your liver keeps you up at night – a connection worth noticing in midlife It’s 2:17 AM again.You’re lying awake. Not anxious exactly—but not calm either. Your body feels warm, your thoughts are restless, and you already know tomorrow’s going to feel heavy.And while you might be blaming hormones, stress, or that glass of wine—there’s […]