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Have you ever stepped on the scale, seen the number stay the same and felt like all your hard work wasn't paying off? You're not alone. Many women over 40 tell me the same thing: "I've been eating better, exercising consistently and trying to make healthier choices, but the scale isn't moving." The problem isn't always that you're not making progress. The problem is that you're expecting one number to tell the whole story. Your body is far more complex than your weight alone.

Feeling Overwhelmed by Health Advice? It's never been easier to access health information. Open Instagram and you'll find experts debating carbohydrates. Listen to a podcast and someone is promoting intermittent fasting. Scroll YouTube and you'll discover the latest supplement, detox or "metabolism hack." The problem isn't a lack of information. The problem is knowing what deserves your attention first. Many women are spending valuable time researching strategies that might m

Truth bomb: healthy living doesn't need to be complicated to be effective. Especially in midlife. The big rocks still come first. They always have.

If you’ve been feeling like weight loss is harder than it should be, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, too - overcomplicating the...

Carbohydrates sometimes (often!) get a bad rap - but did you know that the right types of carbs are essential for women, especially...

Did you know that lack of sleep can put your body into oxidative stress, which contributes to increased fatigue and weight gain? 😱 ⁉️...

Deirdre's Night: When Food Feels Like the Enemy Deirdre is nervous. She's been trying to choose healthier foods so that she can look and feel better, but coming to a party makes her nervous. Looking over to the buffet, she spies pizza and wings - two of her favourite foods. There's also a dessert table with the most amazing chocolate cake! "I'm not allowed to have those foods", thinks Deirdre, feeling instantly deprived. She wanders around the room, stewing and feeling sorry

When you eat isn't particularly important for most people who are just trying to look and feel better.

Is your current diet working for you? And by "working", I don't mean holding-your-breath-and-fighting-to-get-through some "lose 8 pounds...

What should I be eating? There is a huge tendency to overcomplicate this. Everyone has opinions. Everyone is quick to tell you what...

Like many women, you may be spending so much time caring for others that you forget to take care of yourself. Home, work, and lifestyle...

There are many factors that may contribute to weight gain for those of us over 40. Some things - like genetics and hormonal fluctuations...