Don’t make these menopause mistakes!
Don’t make these menopause mistakes! When going through menopause, it is very common for women to gain weight without changing a single thing. This fat often is stored around the midsection. This weight gain is also typically around 7-10 pounds, just because of the hormone changes and stress that the body is under. On top […]
Are you cutting calories but not seeing results?
Are you cutting calories but not seeing results? This is why… Let’s talk about calorie deficits first. The concept essentially means consuming less calories than you are using. The calories in, calories out process does not work for the female body! Why? Because you assume the female body stays the same the entire month and […]
The Root Cause of Hormone Imbalance
The Root Cause of Hormone Imbalance What causes hormones to become so imbalanced?? First off, this is not an easy answer and it usually isn’t just ONE thing. The female body is so complex and each process is connected within your system. Your health history plays a big role as well! That being said, there […]
Eat For Your Cycle™ while pregnant!
Eat For Your Cycle™ while pregnant! Now this might sound odd since you don’t really have a cycle during pregnancy, right? You can actually still honor the hormone shifts during pregnancy and support your body nutritionally during this stage. The hormone that rises and stays higher in the body during pregnancy is progesterone. There are […]
The Weight – Adrenal Fatigue Connection
The weight – adrenal fatigue connection: I have been told so many times that inability to lose weight or see results is not related to stress. This is related to the message that says the only reason you are not seeing results is because you aren’t cutting calories and increasing workouts. Either one of these […]
How to decrease stress RIGHT NOW
How to decrease stress RIGHT NOW: There are so many long term tools to implement for stress reduction, but today I want to talk about things you can do immediately. Let’s go through them… 1. 3 Deep Breaths – this is deep breathing from your stomach, not your chest. Put one hand on your chest […]
Don’t let that Easter candy get you down!
Don’t let that Easter candy get you down! It’s all about balance, and if you had a few pieces (or more!) of the easter chocolates, that’s ok! But now is the perfect time to check in with your gut health, blood sugar levels and hormones and see what could be underneath those sugar cravings. So […]
Sustained Carb Restriction Leads to Fatigue and Fat Storage.
Sustained Carb Restriction Leads to Fatigue and Fat Storage: Cutting carbs seems to be popular in the weight loss world. This can actually lead to fatigue and eventually weight GAIN. So let’s talk about what is actually happening when you restrict carbs. First off, regardless of your carb amounts you need to get the right […]
Fad diets hurt your hormones!
Fad diets hurt your hormones! Let’s talk about what can be considered a fad diet first. Fad diets are typically a way of eating that becomes popular and promote quick weight loss, sometimes through ridiculous methods or steps. Think about every diet you have ever tried… most of them are probably fad diets, that left […]
The Constipation-Hormone Connection
The CONSTIPATION – HORMONE connection Your gut health plays a huge role in how your hormones function in your body! Digestion impacts so many other essential areas in female physiology. When you look at these issues, many people look at them as separate issues. This is a huge disservice, because everything in your body is […]
