THIS!!!!😍 This post here is based off of my FAVOURITE world renowned menopause doctor, OB-GYN, and woman's doctor.... "If I woke up fully menopausal overnight, this is what I would do to protect my long term health"..... And i couldn't agree more! 🙌🏽 This is not based off of trends or guesswork. Its based on evidence, data and her 25 years as a woman's health doctor.💖 (also note..i ONLY post things i can back up and prove with research, studies , data, and my studies in becoming a certified menopause specialist) First off... GET INFORMED!! Menopause isn't something to tough out. It's something to strategically manage for you bones, your brain, your heart and metabolism!! Your body deserves support and you DESERVE to be listened to and not pushed away, told its "probably just depression", "you're too young", or that you're "overreacting", and "it's all in your head". Second, get your labs and screenings updated. DEMAND it if you have to!! Choose a doctor of clinician who UNDERSTANDS perimenopause and menopause. Did you know that typically doctors only get approximately 5 hours of training in alllllll their years in medical school and residency training on menopause??! FIVE HOURS!! 🤯 That is mindblowing😩 Even OB-GYN programs don't often offer a structured menopause curriculum. This makes me sad.....and THIS is why i am so passionate about learning ALL and EVERYTHING I can to help other women know what they deserve for their health in this time of life.❤️‍🩹 Talk to said experienced doctor about hormone therapy options if you are a candidate to do so. HRT has been a GAME CHANGER for me and many women I know.😍 Go in prepared with detailed information about your symptoms and your health history, (along with your family health history) so that your doctor can decide if you are a candidate to start it. 🏋️‍♀️Next- PICK UP THOSE WEIGHTS!!🏋️‍♀️ The benefits of strength training , especially for women in menopause is essential for everything from keeping your bones strong and stronger bone density, keeping your muscles strong to counteract age related muscle loss, your balance - so that you don't succumb to a nasty fall, better weight management, and SIGNIFICANTLY reduces risks of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and strokes!🤯 It will also improve your mood and your sleeps by reducing anxiety - and it can even help with the severity of those horrible hot flashes!!!❤️‍🔥

Good morning everyone and HAPPY MONDAY!!❤️ Here's an easy way for you to get in your goodness to start the day and keep you feeling full and focused !!!🤩 Here I have a bowl of about 1/2 cup of cottage cheese with hemp seeds, berries and brain and muscle promoting creatine! 🧀Cottage cheese offers benefits like helping with weight management, improving your bone health, and supporting muscle growth due to its high protein content. Only half a cup is 15 grams right there! It's also a good source of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12 - and it can provide probiotics for your gut health too!! However, be aware... some brands contain a TON of sodium- so always be sure to read the label...(as goes for anything you eat) 💚Hemp seeds are beneficial due to their SUPER high nutritional value-including being a complete protein and has healthy fats like omega 3's and 6's! Hemp seeds also support heart health, aid in digestion, improve skin and hair, health and BONUS>>>>may help reduce inflammation and relieve PMS symptoms!😍 They are SUCH a good source of vitamins and minerals like magnesium and iron, and antioxidants.🙌🏽 (NOTE: Incorporating protein into every meal helps with keeping you feeling full longer, muscle maintenance and growth, and your energy levels high.... Spreading protein intake throughout the day is more effective than consuming a large amount at one time. Try to aim for 30-40 grams at each of your 3 meals, then also aim to add protein to your snacks as well to hit your daily target!! ) 🫐🍓Berries are beneficial due to their high content of antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins, which can improve heart health, boost brain function, and aid in blood sugar management. They may help lower the risk of heart attack and type 2 diabetes, protect against cell damage, and promote feelings of fullness due to their low calorie and high fiber count!! And creatine...well... I will be doing a post on all of the AMAZING benefits of that stuff soon. You may actually be very surprised by HOW good and how important that stuff is!😁

Have you ever tried slowing down your lifts when working out?? 🤔 ….it is a GAME CHANGER! Time under tension workouts benefit muscle growth (hypertrophy), strength, and muscular endurance by keeping your muscles under a prolonged load. This way of working out can lead to more muscle fiber recruitment and damage ( yup u wanna damage them! that's where they grow😃), which stimulates the body to repair and build stronger muscles!!💪🏼 Time under tension also enhances your mind-muscle connection- (which realllly thinking about that muscle you're working on is key to its growth!) , improves your form, and can also help overcome training plateaus!! Benefits: - Increased muscle growth ...By keeping muscles under tension for longer, time under tension creates more metabolic stress and micro tears, which stimulate greater muscle protein synthesis …and growth! - Improved strength and endurance: Slowing down reps engages more muscle fibers for a longer duration, which can lead to both greater strength and improved muscular endurance. - Enhanced mind-muscle connection: Controlling each rep forces you to be more aware of your movements and the muscles you are working, leading to better form and reduced risk of injury!! - Training plateau breaker: this way of working out helps you break through plateaus and continue making progress, just by changing your workout's tempo! - Calorie burning: The greater muscle damage from this type of workout means your body will burn more calories during the recovery period as it repairs the muscle tissue... sounds like a BIG bonus to meeee!!!😍😃 - Reduced risk of injury: time under tension allows you to use lighter weights and still achieve muscle fatigue, which can spare your joints and ligaments from excessive stress.  So, for example, instead of a quick one-to-two-second rep, a time under tension rep might take three to six seconds... or longer. Go as slooooooowwwwwww as you like- the benefits are insane!🤩 Let me know if you'll give this a try next time you lift!❤️

Looking back at my memories today on social media I came across this post I did 9 years ago... I just LOVE this quote because it's so true! " Life is like a sandwich- you've gotta fill it with the BEST ingredients!"😍. And look! Just like in my new classroom (up now on nutrition for peri/menopause)..I followed the formula..protein, fibre , healthy fats and colour! 🙌🏽 What is a quote that you love? Thank you all for being here, I appreciate you all, and I hope your Tuesday is the best one yet!🥰💜

Hi everyone!!! I hope you all have had a WONDERFUL Sunday!!!😍 Lesson 2 of my classroom is now up! I hope whoever watches, that it helps you understand all that you're going through🥰 More lessons to come in the next few days, with the next lesson being on how nutrition and diet affect your hormones and aging! If anyone EVER has any questions or needs an ear I am ALWAYS here for you~ Have an amazing night and can't wait to chat tomorrow!💜