Episodes
133 | Are You Making These 7 Midlife Meal Planning Mistakes? (And How To Fix Them)
“Can someone just tell me what to eat?” If that’s you, this episode is your simple, done-for-you day of Trim Healthy Mama meals—built for the midlife metabolism. I’m Coach Kris, menopause fitness specialist and host of The Menopause Makeover Podcast. Today we cut the noise and get practical: a straightforward meal planning rhythm that helps […]
132 | 5 Skills Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Lose Weight
Are you tired of starting your fat loss plan strong on Monday—only to fall off by Thursday? You’re not alone. For midlife women, belly fat, hormone imbalance, and the constant struggle to lose weight can feel like an uphill climb. But here’s the truth: it’s not just about trying harder, it’s about learning new skills, […]
#145 – Why We Binge: Unpacking the Restrict-Binge Cycle with Toni Rudd, RD
What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know! Struggling with binge eating and the endless restrict-crave cycle? You’re not alone. In this episode, dietitian Toni Rudd unpacks the emotional triggers behind binge eating, the impact of dieting, and why willpower isn’t the problem. We also explore how […]
Arrrgghh! What do I have as a snack? Protein snacks ideas for midlife women
We all know the feeling….3 o'clock rolls around and we are starving. What should you eat?? The easy answer is a bag of chips or package of cookies from the office vending machine, but what does that do to your blood sugar? Does it provide any nutrients? The short answer is that those types of […]
#42 Simplifying Success: How to avoid Meal planning mistakes
Welcome to Thriving Through Menopause! Join me as I peel back the curtain to my daily meal routine, revealing the secrets behind life over 50 for a Trim Healthy Mama. I share personal thoughts on how mindset shifts simplified my journey to a healthier lifestyle and a better midlife. From choosing carb sources to prepping […]
Mastering My Fitness Pal: The 10-Minute Weekly Planning Method I Use for Successful Fat Loss.
I help women in their 40's and 50's overcome the challenges of weight loss during menopause. In this weeks podcast, I'll share my simple yet effective method for planning your entire week (weekends too!) in My Fitness Pal in less than 10 minutes. By learning how to use this powerful app to its fullest potential, […]
Summer Foods for Better Health
Boy, we should NOT sing! Ha! Ha! But we're on the brink of summertime and that is reason to SING! Most of us think of running through sprinklers, going to the beach, the smell of freshly cut grass and the sounds of children in summer. But summer is also time of tremendous bounty of fresh […]
How to Eat More Protein for Better Health
Protein, it's a constant battle, isn't it? How long have we been preaching, "Eat more protein!"? Protein is essential for building and maintaining muscle and we know that in midlife, we have to actively and intentionally build muscle. Even Cam and Amelia aren't immune to the struggle.This episode is a reminder of how important protein […]