If this got your attention, it is likely that you feel stuck.  There is some change you would like to see in your body, but things haven’t been working and you aren’t sure what to try next. 

This stuck feeling can happen at any age, but during perimenopause our health is often actively going in the wrong direction and then once we are post-menopausal, our tires can really dig in and refuse to move.

First, let’s acknowledge what you DO know! 

We can break what you do know down into two categories:

1. What is NOT working!

Guess what?!  The failed attempts you have been making have value!  From them we can learn and use that info to find a new direction forward.  

Here are some things to ask:

• What exactly was my approach?
• Was there are part of that approach that was feeling good?
• What aspects were a struggle?
• Is there any part of this health change that WAS working?

It is important to know that there a many ways to get to the same destination.  Finding the right approach to a successful health habit for YOU might not be a straight path, but you can get there eventually!

2. What you know from Health Media: Protein and Weights

Whether you are an avid reader of health studies or just a causal glancer at health headlines, you know that as we age we need to increase our protein intake and do resistance training.

This is absolutely true!  As we age our bodies are actively losing muscle.  Maintaining our muscle is key to living well for as long as possible.  

Our bodies need two things to build muscle:

• To work hard enough against a force to have a reason to build muscle
• Protein, which gives us the amino acids to build muscle

Now, here is what you DO NOT KNOW!

You do not know how to bring these health habits into your life in a way that works for YOU.

Even if someone laid out the absolute BEST approach, the absolute magic formula that will take you in a straight line to your goals, it still could fail.  

Why could it fail?

You are a unique and special person.  

You have your own:

• Specific set of DNA
• Body type 
• Hunger response 
• Gut bacteria to process the food you eat
• Preferences
• Traditions
• Stressors

The list could be a mile long.  You get the idea though.  For all of the information you can gather about the RIGHT approach to health, it does’t mean a thing unless you can bring it into your life successfully.

What does it look like for a health habit to be successful?

• The habit is working to create the change you seek in your body.
• The habit is comfortable enough to continue long term, it does not make you miserable.
• The habit supports and nurtures your body, rather than deprives.
• There is no reason for you to revert to old habits once you have attained you goal.

Does this sound too ideal?  It is not.  It is absolutely possible.  Especially after 40, it is vital for us to adjust our lifestyles to support our bodies and create our best health.

This is the age where we will either become sicker or stronger. 

Perimenopause is the beginning of many negative health changes for women including:

• Health disease
• Osteoporosis
• Stroke
• Dementia
• Frailty 
• Diabetes

If you were to have any of the above diagnosed, you would be forced to make a permanent change in your health.  Do not wait for that diagnosis.  Instead, change now.

But how?

Two things need to be in place for success:

• The right approach
• Finding a way to make that approach work for YOU!!

Here is how:

1. Be sure that the approach you find is made for women who are in peri/menopause.  So many health suggestions in the health media are NOT tailored to women in peri/menopause.  In fact, things like fasting or keto that might work like a charm for men, can cause you to gain fat and lost bone and muscle while skyrocketing your stress hormones. 
2. Be sure the approach is health-forward.  It should never feel as if you are being punished or extremely deprived.  Our bodies are made for reproduction and survival, which makes them smart and protective.  Extreme measures and quick fixes will only lead to depressed metabolism, increases in hunger, breakdown of bones and muscles, and storage of fat as our bodies prepare for hard times.
3. Test and assess.  Your body is your feedback mechanism.  Try things and see how they work.  Make changes and refine your health habits until you find the approach that works for you and you can maintain long term.  Look for muscle and bone mass to be maintained or increased, fat to decrease, energy and mood to increase. 
4. Get help if you can afford it.  We are always more successful with some direction and accountability.  The right professional will look objectively at your entire health package, offer guidance on specific actions for you to take, help you determine if these actions are successful, troubleshoot and problem solve, and then help you build upon these actions, slowly creating a rock-solid foundation of health that keeps getting stronger. 

Still confused?

Although our hormones may be out of whack, we choose how we eat, move, and rest.  Picture each of these as legs of a stool.  You need to have all of them equally strong in order to make progress and not fall off the stool.  

Check out these articles for ideas of where you might start on your journey:

Your Body is not Broken….It Might be Sugar…..Or Alcohol

Why are Carbs so Confusing? Your Guide to Carbohydrates and Perimenopause

How Your Actions in Perimenopause Will Determine Your Health for the Rest of Your Life

Decoding Protein Confusion for Women in Peri/menopause

Clear Evidence that Fasted Workouts Do More Harm Than Good in Women

If you are ready to change you health right now, take a look at my courses:

How to Powerup Perimenopause: the Complete Guide is the most cost-effective and convenient way for you to learn what you need to do to care best for your body in perimenopause and menopause.  

What is included?

• Educational videos broken down into short, segments for quick watching or easy binging
• Comprehensive outlines for easy review without having to rewatch videos
• Journaling prompts based on the best health behavior change techniques  
• Printable worksheets and visual aids to keep you motivated
• Sample meal plans and links to recipes
• Trouble shooting strategies 
• Five workouts you can do at home

Topics covered:

• What is happening with your hormones
• How you use nutrition to support your changing body
• Exercise guidelines for perimenopause and menopause
• Sleep and Stress self-care strategies
• Guidance on how to effectively bring these recommendations into your life and create real change in your body 

Why this is the best deal in town

This course is far underpriced to allow the greatest number of women access to a resource that can truly change their lives at a crucial time.

One month of coaching with me costs $199.  It would take more than six months for me to begin to cover what is available in this course.  That would come to $1,194!

I know what is out there.  I have met coaches with similar background and specialties who charge $2,000 – $4,000 to work with clients.  They offer some fancy lab work, but have disclosed to me that 95% of the time their recommendations come back to exactly what I am offering in this course.  AND they do not include the behavior change guidance that I am offering! 

If I could choose for you a path to health right now, here is what it would be:

1. Complete How to Powerup Perimenopause: the Complete Guide
2. Spend a month on Powerup and Reset
3. 1-2 months of one-on-one coaching to be sure you are entirely on track.

This would change your life in a total of 4 months or less.  

The total cost for all would be:

$198 (Complete Guide) + $125 (Reset) + $199 (1 month coaching) = $522

I am willing to bet you spent more than that at Costco the last time you checked out.

It is hard for us to elect to spend money on ourselves.  But, that complete package is a ridiculous deal for what you get.

For perspective, here are some pricier things:

• A visit to the cardiologist
• Your kid’s club sports monthly fees
• Airfare to almost anywhere right now
• A typical car payment
• A fancy purse
• A semester of college tuition
• Dinner at a fancy restaurant
• A concert ticket
• A bone density scan
• 2 months of membership at a fancy gym
• 1 night in a 3-4 star hotel

If you are ready to reframe your thinking about investing in your health, I am here and ready for you!

I have helped so many women change their lives.  I would love for you to be next!

It is absolutely possible to look and feel your best right now.  

You will never regret taking a positive step in the direction of health!