Mini Pause #28: Your Guide to Progesterone in Perimenopause
What to Know & What to Ask Your Healthcare Provider TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) Progesterone is often the first hormone replacement women begin taking in perimenopause. WHY Progesterone is often the first hormone replacement women take in perimenopause. This is likely due to clinical symptoms like a shortened menstrual cycle, spotting, poor recovery from […]
Mini Pause #27: Supplements For Performance, Recovery & Brain Health
TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) “Question of the Week” takes the top spot this week. I’m sharing my mainstay supplement list! See the “HOW” section for how I divide these up throughout the day. WHY I’ve built this Mini Pause issue around consistent questions I get from my Bettys about supplements, such as: What is your […]
The Secret to Better Sleep Starts With Body Temperature Regulation
As many of you know, regulating body temperature during sleep is crucial for maintaining a restful night. This becomes even more vital for women experiencing hot flashes and night sweats, which are common during perimenopausal and menopausal years. Up to 85% of women [*] face these symptoms, leading to fragmented sleep and daytime irritability. It’s […]
Mini Pause #26: Fasting vs. Caloric Restriction: Which One Really Wins?
TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) Fasting, it seems, is a very effective tool for caloric restriction. What it does not appear to be is a goal you should aspire to be able to do, say for 16 hours every day, just because the cool cats are doing it. It needs to be discussed so that […]
Mini Pause #25: Try MyoReps for a Time-Saving Strength Routine
MyoReps: The Answer for Muscle Hypertrophy When You’re Short on Time TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) When you’re in a pinch for time, structuring your workout in MyoReps is an efficient way to build muscle. They are intense! And for the majority of the session, they work the muscle close to muscle fatigue. These were […]