Episodes
Part 2: Sneaky Stress: Eat less, exercise more is keeping you stuck in menopause
Are you a stress-eater? Do you eat less when you're stressed? We see both. In midlife, we have to be careful because we can control 2 things: cortisol response and insulin response. We grew up in an age where we 'ate less and exercised more' to lose weight. That no longer works in midlife. Join […]
Midlife Belly Fat: Part 2-The Hormone Story
Belly Fat – Part 2What do hormones have to do with belly fat? As it turns out, a lot! In this episode, you'll hear: 1. The impact of stress on belly fat and hormonal changes during midlife, specifically the effects of chronic stress on cortisol and insulin levels. 2. Natural methods and tools to lower […]
Fear: Could this be an opportunity for midlife growth?
Note: This episode was inspired by one of our fabulous listeners!Have you ever avoided an action, a person or a task because you were afraid? I think all of us do this once in a while. The truth of the matters is that we all are afraid of something. But is fear holding you back […]
Walking Off Weight in Menopause | Controlling Blood Sugar
Walking off weight – in far less time than you might think – not only sounds easier and more accessible than most exercise options, but also been proven. Move over intermittent fasting, here comes intermittent walking. Seriously, I don’t mean to dish fasting. And plenty of prior episodes have reviewed the plausibility of fasting based […]
Your Diabetes Risk: You’re In Control | Midlife Women
As a midlife woman your diabetes risk increases as hormones change. This episode intends to help you realize that you are in control. We include what may be reminders for many of you, or new points of awareness for others. This may be for you or for loved ones struggling with insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, or […]
Insulin: Insulin Resistance in Midlife Belly Fat Weight Gain
In this episode about insulin resistance in midlife belly fat weight gain I’m going to address the #1 complaint of women in menopause: belly fat. (followed closely by fatigue) Things I’ll cover: Insulin’s role in metabolism and at menopause Insulin’s integrated relationship with other hormones How insulin relates to menopause belly fat Lifestyle factors that […]
The Hormone-Exercise Connection for Weight Loss and More Energy
Your midlife exercise plan will either balance your hormones or cause more imbalance. Nearly a dozen hormones and glands that produce them are responsible for your weight, energy, sleep, and mood. Changing your exercise prescription to reflect your hormone health starts with the two most important hormones presenting in both men and women of all […]