by Courtney | Sep 6, 2023 | Menopause
The Queen Menopause weight gain and loss can be a mystery. The paradox of the curse of the Red Queen states that “What worked yesterday is unlikely to work today!” When we reach midlife and perimenopause and menopause kick in, so does her curse. What...
by Courtney | Aug 19, 2023 | Hormones, Menopause
Menopause vs. perimenopause Menopause is here when you go 12 months without a menstrual cycle and is only that one day. But what about perimenopause? The average age of natural menopause is around 51. I was close at 50.5. My last period was February 14th of the prior...
by Courtney | Apr 9, 2023 | Fitness, Menopause, Movement
Staying Fit in Menopause Menopause fitness should be getting more attention than it does currently. What does being fit look like during menopause? What should we be doing to stay fit? Why do my workouts not work anymore? So many questions, so for the next three...
by Courtney | Dec 27, 2022 | Blog, Hormones, Liver, Menopause
Liver Love! (no, not eating liver…) Although it has some benefits if that is your jam, I’m talking about loving the liver you have. You hear about fad detoxes everywhere. Drink nothing but lemon water for a day! Take these supplements and these shakes and...
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 | 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...
