09/22/2026
Not gonna lie, peri-menopause kicked my ass.
Even as a longtime coach that knows how to work with my own body - and others - I found that what used to work for me was just not. Extra belly fat, joint pain, brain fog and fatigue from the hot flashes and horrible sleep ( and omg food cravings for things that never used to interest me) I could have forced myself into restriction and pushing harder but I’ve done that most of my life. It felt important for me to continue to do the things I believe in and coach on - good nutrition, exercise and mindfulness practices while continuing to accept myself no matter how I looked or felt.
Loving me, understanding the circles of life, that I am aging and it’s ok to not be the same as I once was, in fact it’s kinda what life is about - learning and growing no matter our ages. Not necessarily easy but essential to my peace.
Flash forward to the end of last year when I hit my ‘one year’ marker since my last cycle, I began to notice the body starting to respond and change almost overnight.
This is me today and I’m back in a body that feels similar to the one I once had - strong, leaner, flexible yet wiser and more loving towards myself. I know in my soul I am more than just a body but it sure feels good to feel a bit more like myself.
We can’t go backwards in time but we can keep going as best we can, noticing and accepting ourselves through hard times. You never know you may just discover the next version of yourself is even better.
I thought I’d share this today for all of my peri- menopausal, post-natal women that may be having a hard time. (Or anyone that is going through a tough phase) Keep going, get on a good plan designed for your mindbody type and keep loving on you no matter what 💕💪
As always reach out if you need some support along your journey. Wishing you all a beautiful day and fresh starts for fall.
PS…no HRT, just supportive supplements for me through the process. That may be different for you but it’s worked for me. 💪
