I remember feeling anything but sane around the age of 40 when I suddenly started to gain belly fat.

What made it worse was even though I was faithfully eating on the Trim Healthy Mama plan, I was also experiencing:

>> Low-level anxiety 

>> Lack of motivation

>> Low libido (no libido)

And having sleepless nights AGAIN- after all those sleepless nights with 9 babies. 

My cycle was regular but my moods were unpredictable.

Brain fog set in as did some depression.

So, I went to my Gynecologist with my complaints and she gave me two options: the pill or an antidepressant.

And then she said this could last up to 10 years!! 

What!?! 

I wasn’t willing to try either of these.

There had to be a better way.

I started researching and ended up joining a life coaching school that was teaching people how to “get control of their life and start creating the results they wanted”.

I learned how to renew and manage my mind (it was SO negative) and that was a pivotal ...

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As you age, you start to lose bone and muscle mass. But, there is 1 nutrient that is key to helping you retain muscle mass and bone density. 

Protein.

Every day you are faced with food choices. Some of those foods help your body and others simply don’t.

If you are in the throes of perimenopause or menopause, even in post menopause one of the best ways you can support your body is to pay attention to what is at the end of your fork. 

Your hormonal symptoms like inability to sleep, hot flashes, low-level anxiety, and stomach bloating are directly related to the foods you choose to eat. It is time to put on your big-girl panties and declare that your health will take priority over your desires and urges and choose foods to heal & support your body.

Start by reducing the worst food choices...