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If you’ve ever looked into bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and thought, “There’s no way I can afford that every month,” you’re not alone. BHRT can absolutely be life-changing—I’ve been on it myself for years—but it’s simply not within reach for every woman. And that’s okay.

Whether you’re already using BHRT, considering it, or you’ve decided it’s not for you right now, there are still powerful, budget-friendly ways to support your hormones in perimenopause and menopause. In fact, the lifestyle choices we’re about to cover can help you feel better, boost energy, reduce belly fat, and improve mood—even without prescript...

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Why Fasting Isn’t the Fat Loss Fix for Midlife Women

Let’s talk about something I hear all the time:
“I’ve tried intermittent fasting, I barely eat until 2 p.m., I’m working out… but I’m still gaining weight. What gives?”

Friend, if that’s you—I see you. You are not doing it wrong.
It’s just that fasting was never made for your midlife body in the first place.

In this post, I want to walk you through the real science behind intermittent fasting, why it may have worked for your husband but not for you, and what you can do instead to support your metabolism, hormones, and fat loss goals—without starving or stressing your body out.

I’m Coach Kris Honeycutt, your Trim Healthy Coach, personal trainer, and menopause fitness specialist. I’ve worked with hundreds of women who are navigating this midlife transition, and I want to help you understand why fasting often backfires—especially when hormones are shifting and your energy feels maxed out.

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If you're in perimenopause or menopause and life feels like it’s running you over lately, you're not alone. Between erratic work schedules, aging parents, college-aged kids, and trying to still feel like yourself in the middle of hormone chaos—it’s no wonder consistency feels out of reach.

As a coach, I hear it all the time:

“My bedtime changes every night.”
“I didn’t pack my snack.”
“My hormones are all over, and I can’t focus.”
“Extended family responsibilities are stretching me thin.”
“Sometimes I just eat what everyone else is having because I’m too tired to do anything different.”

Sound familiar?

If that’s you, I want you to know: it’s not about perfection. It’s about making the best choices you can today—and doing it again tomorrow. Even if it’s messy. Even if it’s only 10 minutes. Even if you feel like life ke...

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Why You’re Gaining Belly Fat Even When You’re Eating Clean and Following THM

You're Not Crazy—You're Hormonal (But That’s Not the Whole Story)

If you’re doing everything “right”—following the Trim Healthy Mama plan, skipping sugar, working out, eating clean—and you’re still gaining belly fat, this post is for you. I talk to midlife women every single day in my coaching programs, in my free Menopause Makeover community, and on discovery calls—and I hear the same frustrations on repeat.

“I feel like I’m gaining weight on air.”
“My doctor says my hormones are fine, but I can’t lose a pound.”
“I’m doing everything and the scale won’t move.”

If that’s you, take a deep breath, friend. You're not alone—and you're not broken. You're just believing a few common hormone lies that keep women stuck in midlife. Let's call them out and replace them with the truth that actually moves the needle on fat loss, energy, and healing—without burnout.

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The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Hitting Your Midlife Protein Goals

If you’ve ever muttered, “I know I need more protein, but I’m tired of dry chicken and complicated meal prep,” this one’s for you.

Because when you’re in perimenopause or menopause, juggling energy dips, hot flashes, and a metabolism that’s gone rogue, protein can feel like one more overwhelming task.

But here's the truth: getting enough protein is one of the simplest ways to support your hormones, burn belly fat, and feel full all day long—without obsessing or overhauling your entire life.

Let’s make protein easy, doable, and dare I say…lazy-girl approved.

Why Protein Matters So Much in Midlife

If you’ve been around here for a bit, you know I talk about protein a lot. And that’s because in midlife, protein is your secret weapon.

Here’s why...

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If you’ve been gaining weight in perimenopause—especially around your belly—even though you're eating healthy and trying to stay on plan… I want you to know: you are not crazy and you are not alone.

This season of life can feel like a curveball. What used to work just isn’t cutting it anymore.
You’re doing Trim Healthy Mama, watching your carbs, maybe even exercising more… but the scale? Stuck. Or worse, creeping up.

Let’s talk about why that’s happening—and most importantly, what you can do about it.

Perimenopause Changes the Rules

If it feels like your body hit the brakes on fat loss after 40, it’s not your imagination. Perimenopause brings big hormonal shifts—estrogen drops, cortisol climbs, insulin resistance creeps in, and your metabolism doesn’t hum along like it used to.

The good news?
With the right plan and a few strategic shifts, you can absolutely get your body back into a fat-burning rhythm—without punishing workouts or restr...

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Is Poor Sleep a Symptom of Menopause or Something More?

Let’s talk about something no one warned us about—waking up exhausted even after a full night's sleep.

If you're a woman in your 40s or 50s doing your best to stick with Trim Healthy Mama, lift weights, balance your blood sugar, and take care of your health, but you still wake up bone tired, I want you to know this:

You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re in hormone transition.

And today, we’re going to unpack why you feel so drained—and what you can do to start reclaiming your energy, one habit at a time.

Why Am I So Tired All the Time Even When I Sleep?

This might sound familiar:

• “I’m getting 7 or 8 hours, but I wake up tired.”
  
• “I keep waking up between 1 and 3am, and my mind is racing.”
  
• “I can’t fall asleep, or I fall asleep and then I’m wide awake at 2am.”
  
  

These aren’t just annoyances—they’re signals. Your body is working overtime to manage hormone changes, cortisol ...

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Have You Been Striving in Your Weight Loss Journey?

Let’s just get honest, friend.

You’re eating on plan. You’re trying to move your body. You’re skipping sugar (most days). But that stubborn belly fat in menopause won’t budge. You keep thinking, “I should be further along by now.”

I see it all the time as a Trim Healthy coach for midlife women. And I’ve lived it myself. That’s why I had to share this with you—because I’ve discovered a whole new way to approach weight loss in perimenopause and menopause.

It’s not about pushing harder.
It’s about surrender.

Yep. That big ol’ faith word we like to use in church, but don’t always know how to apply when the scale won’t move or we’re crying over jeans that don’t fit.

This blog post is a heart-to-heart from one midlife woman to another. It’s what I wish someone would have told me sooner.

Why Striving Isn’t Serving You Anymore

In our younger years, striving often worked.
We could cut ca...

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If you’re in perimenopause or menopause and wondering how much cardio you really need to lose belly fat and support your hormones—girl, you’re not alone.

This episode of Menopause Makeover (aka The Honeycast) is for every midlife mama who has tried to out-cardio her belly fat, only to feel more tired, achy, and frustrated. I’ve been there too—with the Jane Fonda workouts, the step aerobics, and hours logged on the elliptical. Spoiler alert: It didn’t work.

Let’s talk about what does.

Why More Cardio Isn’t the Answer in Menopause

For years we believed more cardio meant more calories burned—and that meant more fat loss, right? Not so fast.

Here’s the truth no one told us: More cardio can actually stall fat loss and increase fat storage when you're in midlife.

That’s because...

• It increases cortisol (your stress hormone), which signals your body to store fat—especially belly fat.
  
• It can break down lean muscle, which we need mor...

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Strength training in your 40s, 50s, and beyond isn’t about chasing soreness or trying to keep up with some influencer’s 7-day shred. It’s about training smarter—so you can burn fat, build muscle, and feel good in your body again without wrecking your hormones in the process.

If you’ve been wondering why your old workouts aren’t working anymore or why you feel more drained than energized after exercise, you’re not alone. Midlife bodies don’t respond the same way they used to—and that’s not a bad thing. It just means we need to shift how we move, how we recover, and how we fuel.

Let’s break down exactly how to strength train for fat loss in menopause and perimenopause—without the burnout.

Why Strength Training Is the #1 Belly Fat Loss Exercise in Menopause

Let me say it loud and clear: strength training is your best friend after 40.

You can cardio yourself to death and still not budge the scale—or worse, see it creep up. Why? Because yo...