Category Healthy Eating

Surviving and Thriving Through the Holidays on Your Weight Loss Journey

Introduction The holidays are supposed to be joyful, but for many women over 40, they bring a mix of excitement and stress, especially when you’re trying to stay on track with weight loss. Family gatherings, endless desserts, and packed schedules…

Staying Healthy When Budgets Get Tight: How to Thrive in Times of Cutbacks

Across the country, many families are feeling the squeeze as government programs and assistance are reduced. Cuts to food stamps and other benefits have made it harder for people to access nutritious foods, and for many, that feels discouraging. But…

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…

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…

Here’s What to Do if Your GLP-1 Weight Loss Meds Are Delayed, Denied, or Stopped

If your weight loss medication has suddenly been paused because of a shortage, insurance denial, price hike, or just needing a break, you’re probably feeling a mix of panic and pressure. The fear of gaining weight all back is real.…

5 Endocrine-Disrupting Foods to Ditch for Better Hormonal Health After 40

As women over 40, we often chalk our fatigue, weight fluctuations, or mood swings up to “just getting older.” But in many cases, the real culprit is hidden in our food: endocrine disruptors. These hormone-interfering compounds can throw your system…

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Dr. Kisha Pickford Featured in NationalWorld

I still can’t believe I get to share this with you…My personal transformation, from feeling stuck in my body to creating a life and business rooted in holistic health, was just featured in NationalWorld, a major UK media outlet. 🙏🏾 A…

Oatzempic Diet: Trend or Weight Loss Trouble for Women Over 40?

TikTok has no shortage of weight loss trends, and the latest one is affectionately dubbed, “Oatzempic”, is gaining serious attention. The name cleverly plays on the GLP-1 weight loss medication “Ozempic®,” and refers to a viral breakfast smoothie made from…