Perimenopause can be a confusing and often overwhelming time for many women. If you're over 40 and noticing changes in your body, emotions, or overall well-being, you might be wondering, “How do I know if I’m in perimenopause?”
You’re not alone—many women are navigating these same waters, trying to understand their shifting hormones, why their belly fat won’t budge, and how to take better care of themselves.
Perimenopause refers to the transition period leading up to menopause, which can start as early as your late 30s or early 40s. It typically lasts for several years—sometimes up to a decade—before you officially reach menopause, which is when you haven't had a period for 12 consecutive months. During this transition, your hormone levels fluctuate...
Today, I'm speaking directly to my younger self—those of you in your late 30s or 40s, and just starting to notice the signs of perimenopause.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed about your changing body and wondering how to prepare for this next phase of life, this post is for you.
As a Trim Healthy Coach, personal trainer, and menopause fitness specialist, I’ve been through it all, and I want to share some wisdom I wish I had known in my 20s and 30s. This is the advice I’m giving my own daughters.
Let’s discuss what you can do today to create a strong foundation for your midlife health, focusing on hormones, weight training, protein intake, and lifestyle factors that will be game-changers for...
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve felt that frustrating brain fog that seems to roll in like an unexpected cloud during your midlife years.
Maybe you’ve walked into a room and forgotten why, struggled to remember names, or even felt like you might be losing your mind.
First things first: you are not alone, and you are definitely not going crazy! As a Trim Healthy coach for menopausal women and midlife fitness specialist, I’m here to guide you through understanding and combating menopause brain fog with practical tips, supportive strategies, and a lot of encouragement.
Brain fog is one of the most common symptoms that women experience when they hit their late 30s or early 40s, especially during perimenopause and...
Navigating perimenopause can feel like a wild roller coaster ride, right?
The hot flashes, the mood swings, the sleepless nights—it can be a lot. Today, I want to chat about something that has been a total game-changer for me: bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). I want to share with you how BHRT can bring some much-needed relief during perimenopause and why it’s worth considering.
So, what exactly is perimenopause?
It’s that lovely transition period before menopause when our hormones start to go haywire. You might be feeling more anxious, dealing with bouts of depression, constantly exhausted, and not sleeping well. These symptoms can really mess with your daily life, and finding ways to manage them is super important.
I want to talk about something that I see all the time and have personally experienced: unexplained weight gain in midlife. Many women I speak to on discovery calls are doing everything right, but still struggle with weight loss.
One crucial factor that’s often overlooked is the thyroid. If your thyroid isn’t optimized, it can be almost impossible to lose weight, no matter how diligent you are with your diet and exercise.
So, let's dive into why your thyroid might be the missing piece of your weight loss puzzle.
In midlife, our bodies undergo significant changes. Hormones start transitioning or even disappearing, and this can cause a sluggish thyroid. I was diagnosed with thyroid issues in my mid-30s, after years of chasing symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and hair loss. Many women are unaware...
Welcome to our heart-to-heart about the link between midlife, menopause, and those unexpected mood swings. Let's walk this journey together, seeking understanding and uncovering the right strategies to support our overall well-being.
When we think about menopause, the first thoughts often revolve around physical changes. However, the mood fluctuations are just as real and sometimes even more daunting.
Firstly, it's crucial to grasp the role hormones play in these changes. As we venture into midlife, declining hormones can result in heightened risks of anxiety, depression, and mood-related issues. Here's a snapshot of the hormone impact:
Estradiol: Fluctuates during menopause and perimenopause.
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Is hormone replacement therapy for every woman?
Aren't there more "natural" options?
The answer is yes, and yes.
Some women are not good candidates for hormone replacement therapy or aren't comfortable taking it; this might be due to a lack of education about the safety and protective benefits or availability.
But that doesn't mean you can't reduce or eliminate suffering from hormonal symptoms during menopause. You still have a lot to say about how you feel by implementing four ways to treat menopause.
But you won't get the protective benefits when you're not using bioidentical hormone therapy. Bioidentical hormone therapy can help treat menopause symptoms, providing protective benefits to you.
Menopause is a natural biological process. It marks...
What's the big deal about Hormone Replacement Therapy?
There have been a lot of myths...
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