I I work with women in perimenopause and menopause who also struggle with digestion, fatigue, and stress — and we build habits that support the whole body and mind, not just the scale.
Did you know if you’re over 40, your goals might be stressing out your hormones instead of supporting them. During perimenopause and menopause, your body becomes more sensitive to stress. Extreme dieting, over-exercising, poor sleep, and busy schedules all raise cortisol. And high cortisol is the enemy. It can block weight loss, disrupt sleep, and …
If you feel like New Year goals were easier in your 30s, you’re not imagining it. After 45, your body is changing. Hormones affect sleep, energy, stress, mood, and cravings.And when your body is tired and stressed, motivation fades fast. That doesn’t mean you’re failing.It means your body needs a different strategy. So If Motivation …
If you set health goals this year but already feel tired, discouraged, or overwhelmed, you are not alone. For women over 40, it can be hard because what worked before isn’t working now. Your hormones change the rules of weight loss, digestion, sleep, and how you respond to stress. New habits need to be developed …
Holiday travel looks festive on the outside, but for many women over 40 it feels exhausting on the inside. Long drives or flights, disrupted sleep, different foods, packed schedules, and emotional stress can quickly lead to bloating, fatigue, headaches, mood changes, or feeling completely depleted. The good news? Travel doesn’t have to derail your health …
Do you feel joyous like the little one playing in the snow? The holidays can feel busy and stressful. Many women over 40 feel this even more because of hormone changes. You may notice more anxiety, more emotions, and less patience. And if you’ve experienced a loss this year, have poor health or are the …
The holidays are joyful, but for many women over 40, they can also bring bloating, sluggish digestion, and uncomfortable fullness that lasts for hours. As hormones shift during perimenopause and menopause, your digestive system becomes more sensitive to stress, heavier meals, sugar, and irregular eating. The good news? Your digestion can absolutely feel better this …
By Leah Cheshire, NBC-HWCHealth & Wellness Coach & Mary Kay Beauty Consultant ✨ The Stress-Skin Connection Holiday stress can do more than tire your mind. It can also show up on your skin. When you’re overwhelmed, your body releases cortisol, a stress hormone that can: For women over 45, fluctuating hormones make skin even more …
By Leah Cheshire, NBC-HWC, Nurturing Your Life The holidays are supposed to feel magical… but for many women over 45, they bring more pressure than peace. 🎄 Busy schedules🍪 Endless food temptations😴 Poor sleep💸 Financial stress👩👧👦 Caretaking for everyone else And when we’re in perimenopause or menopause? That stress hits differently. Our hormones are changing, …
October is World Menopause Month — and it’s the perfect time to talk about something many women over 40 experience but rarely say out loud: that feeling of being stuck. You might be doing “all the right things” — eating well, managing stress, trying to rest — and still feel like your body and emotions …
Welcome back to our Thrive After 45 series. We’ve been talking this month what every women should know about Perimenopause and Menopause and understanding what’s going on in your body. In part 1 we did a deep dive into symptoms. In part 2 we focused on what’s one of the most visible changes in Perimenopausal …