by Courtney | Oct 4, 2021 | Basics, Foods, Menopause
Insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, high blood sugar/glucose, and hyperinsulinemia are the same, but the bottom line is that we have lost metabolic flexibility. Menopause insulin resistance is a problem many of us struggle with. Metabolic Flexibility We can lose...
by Courtney | May 5, 2021 | Blog, Mindset
Yeah, but … are you just avoiding your BS? Excuses. When you let one or two into your space, they begin to multiply until you are frozen in inaction. Here are some ‘Yeah, but’ excuses … You know you should move or workout: “Yeah, but...
by Courtney | Apr 23, 2021 | Hormones, Menopause
Why is my waist disappearing? Are you struggling with menopause-related stubborn belly fat? Have you ever wondered why, as you age, your hourglass waist disappears? Research shows that a female’s waist to breast or hip ratio should be about 0.7 to attract the opposite...
by Courtney | Jan 22, 2021 | Menopause, Mindset
Stress and perimenopause weight loss Where is Part I of the resistance to perimenopause weight loss? I haven’t finished it, but let’s address the second issue – our unmoderated stress response. I’ve talked about stress before and where it can come from, but...
by Courtney | Dec 1, 2020 | Foods, My Journey
One of the first things I get asked is, “Do I have to give up alcohol?” Good news, no. Bad news, you may change your mind. It may take some time and that is OK. When I started my flexible dieting journey, I was not willing to give up my nightly cocktail (or two or...
