Mini Pause #72: Resting For Gains: It’s Not Lazy OR Optional
TL; DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) Proper recovery isn’t lazy, and it certainly isn’t optional—it’s essential for women in perimenopause and menopause. Especially if you are chasing muscle. Understanding muscle repair and prioritizing rest will help you train smarter, harder, and healthier over time. I find this is often the final piece to a woman […]
How To Eat Protein to Best Benefit Your Body In Perimenopause & Menopause
There’s a lot of emphasis on eating enough protein in midlife, especially—and rightfully so: As estrogen levels fluctuate and eventually decline during perimenopause and menopause, your body’s protein requirements increase. For active, aging women, your target protein intake should be 1g per ideal pound of body weight per day — often 2x or even 3x […]
Mini Pause #71: Why Are Women So Afraid to Build Muscle?
TL; DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) Women often shy away from muscle building due to misconceptions around bulkiness and outdated beauty standards. We unpack where this came from, why being skinny is not a good look in midlife (and beyond), and why this can be detrimental to our health as we age. Strong>>>Skinny! WHY The […]
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Struggling to Lose Weight? You May Need More Minerals So many of my Bettys tell me they have difficulty losing weight, even when following a healthy diet. They are frustrated, and rightly so. You may not realize a mineral deficiency is happening behind the scenes of your health. According to recent data from the CDC, […]
Mini Pause #70: Pilates vs. Strength Training
Feeling the Burn vs. Mechanical Failure—Know the Difference TL; DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) “Feeling the burn” during exercise isn’t necessarily a sign you’ve effectively challenged your muscles to stimulate strength or hypertrophy gains. True muscle growth and strength improvement often require reaching mechanical failure, which differs notably from the burning sensation commonly experienced during […]
Your Mitochondria Called—They’re Ready for a Glow-Up
The Powerhouses That Power Your Midlife As we navigate the perimenopausal and menopausal journey, our bodies undergo significant changes that can affect our energy, muscle strength, and overall vitality. While hormonal shifts often take center stage in conversations about this transition, there’s another crucial factor that deserves our attention: mitochondrial health. What Are Mitochondria and […]
Mini Pause #69: The Whoosh Effect: What It Means for Your Fat Loss Journey
The Whoosh Effect: What It Means for Your Fat Loss Journey 🌸 SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY GUIDE This Mother’s Day, I want to remind my fellow mamas and all of my Bettys of something incredibly important: you deserve to be deeply nourished. With this in mind, I’ve put together a Mom’s Day guide that will show […]
Mini Pause #68: Why Plyos Are Essential for Women Over 40
🌸 SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY GUIDE This Mother’s Day, I want to remind my fellow mamas and all of my Bettys of something incredibly important: you deserve to be deeply nourished. With this in mind, I’ve put together a Mom’s Day guide that will show you how to give yourself the most luxurious day possible. I’m […]