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Are you aging in a healthy way?
Ever feel like your weight started shifting and nothing—no diet, no workout—seemed to help? It’s not just in your head; it could be your hormones. As we enter perimenopause and menopause, hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone start fluctuating. This can lead to stubborn weight gain, especially around the belly. Why? Hormonal changes can slow…
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Fitness for the long haul.
Fitness in midlife isn’t about chasing perfection – it’s about creating a routine you can actually stick with. When you’re in your 40s or 50s, the goal isn’t to train like you’re in your 20s. It’s about building habits that help you feel strong, capable, and energized for the long haul. Unrealistic goals often lead…
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Losing Muscle Overnight?
You’re training consistently, eating all the protein you can and yet, here we are. When my quads started shrinking, I knew I had to get serious about my nutrition. My workouts were dialed in, but maybe my nutrition needed some tweaking. Muscle needs protein, and during perimenopause and menopause, you must increase your intake if…
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2025
Stop telling yourself 2025 is the year you’ll lose weight or the year you’ll fit into those jeans collecting dust in the closet. Free your jeans and yourself—donate them and don’t look back. Instead of stepping on the scale, drink a glass of water. Instead of saying, “I don’t like _____ about myself,” declare, “I’m…
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The Importance of Amino Acids
Protein isn’t just about muscles—it’s about amino acids, the building blocks of life. Every time you eat protein, your body breaks it down into amino acids—tiny compounds that play huge roles in your health. These amino acids are the “construction crew” your body uses to repair tissues, build muscle, balance hormones, and even create enzymes…