Category GLP-1 Medication

Why Leucine and Protein Matter for Muscle, Metabolism, and Weight Loss After 40

Introduction When most women think about weight loss, they focus on cutting calories or burning fat. But one of the most overlooked pieces of the puzzle is muscle. After 40, women naturally begin to lose muscle mass, a process called…

The FRESH Start Kitchen: Clean Living Essentials for Everyday Wellness

Simple Tools That Make Healthy Eating Easier, Cleaner, and More Sustainable🌿 Healthy eating after 40 doesn’t have to mean complicated recipes or expensive meal plans. Most of the time, it’s about creating an environment that makes the healthy choice the…

Giving Up Bread: What Can You Eat Instead, and Is Sourdough the Better Option?

Introduction For many women over 40, bread is one of those comfort foods that feels impossible to let go of. But bread is also one of the first foods people say to cut when trying to lose weight. Maybe you’ve…

Why Women Over 40 May Wake Up Hungry in the Middle of the Night

If you’ve ever woken up at 2 a.m. with a growling stomach, you’re not alone. For many women over 40, nighttime hunger can feel confusing and frustrating. You may be eating balanced meals during the day, yet your body still…

Gluten & Weight Loss: What Women Over 40 Need to Know

When I was at a recent health fair, a woman came up to my table and quietly asked if I had any information to share on being “gluten-free” while on a weight loss journey. She told me she couldn’t eat…

Why You Still Need a Human Coach in an AI-Driven Weight Loss World

Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere right now. From recipe apps to chatbots you can get answers to your health questions in seconds. You may have even seen AI-powered diet plans or “virtual coaches” promising weight loss with little effort.…

5 Surprising Carbs That Actually Help Balance Blood Sugar

Carbohydrates (carbs) often get a bad reputation, especially for women over 40 who are focused on weight management and hormonal health. Many diet trends push the idea that carbs are the enemy, leading to cravings, weight gain, and energy crashes.…

Can CBD & THC Be Consumed with GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications

For many women over 40, GLP-1 weight loss medications like semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro®, Zepbound®) have been game-changers. At the same time, CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) products are becoming more common for stress relief, sleep, or pain…