If you are post menopausal or peri menopausal you may have noticed that you have gained at least a few unwanted pounds. Exercise should be part of a strategy for dealing with menopause weight gain. Why does weight gain occur? I’ve discussed this in depth in this...
When you decide you need to lose weight, setting goals is one of the most important things you can do. This becomes even more important after menopause when weight loss becomes even harder than it was before. Without a plan, you are not likely to take the action you...
Whether we are calorie counting, using portion control or just trying to eat healthier we often ignore our beverages. Beverages are often the source of empty calories that are easily missed. I’ll look at some healthy choices and some not so healthy choices. Drinking...
You might have been told in the past that all you need to do to lose weight is eat less and exercise more. It sounded so simple, but unfortunately things are never easy when it comes to weight loss. What is the energy balance equation? The energy balance equation is...
Full disclosure here – I don’t like diets. But many women try diets when they want to lose weight. In this article I explain 10 reasons why your diet might not be working to help you lose the weight you want. As you get older you have likely found that it is...
You may be able to lose some weight by going on a diet or following a specific meal plan. The problem with diets is that they only work in the short term. Most women who lose weight on a diet gain it back. The answer to losing weight and keeping it off is not dieting,...
Hi, I'm Sherry.I help menopausal women use simple fitness and nutrition habits to lose weight and reduce symptoms so they can feel like themselves again. I am a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach.