Category Healthy Habits

Weight Cycling: Why the Ups and Downs of Dieting Are More Than Just Frustrating

Have you ever lost weight, only to gain it back and then start all over again? If so, you’re not alone. And you might be caught in a frustrating loop called weight cycling. Something I see often in my coaching…

The African Bath Net Sponge: A Wellness Tool That Helps Women Over 40 Improve Skin, Circulation & Confidence

Let’s be honest, after 40, your skin starts speaking a little louder. Dryness. Bumps. Texture changes. Ingrown hairs. Back acne. And that dull look that shows up when hormones shift. If you’re noticing changes in your skin since starting a…

A Better Coffee for Women Over 40? Why RYZE Mushroom Coffee Supports Energy, Digestion & Hormones

If you’re a woman in your 40s or 50s trying to balance energy, stress, digestion, and hormones — regular coffee doesn’t always work the way it used to. Between midlife fatigue, GLP-1 weight loss medications, busy schedules, digestive shifts, and…

Breaking the All-or-Nothing Cycle: Rewiring the Midlife Mindset for Success

A client recently told me, “If I can’t do the whole plan perfectly, I end up doing nothing.” If you’ve ever thrown out the entire day because of one cookie, you know this feeling. All-or-nothing thinking promises control …but in…

Better Sleep After 40: Bamboo Sheets Are a Game Changer for Night Sweats, Hormones & Rest

Sleep changes after 40, sometimes dramatically.Many women tell me the same things: “I wake up hot and sweaty.”“I toss and turn all night.”“My sleep was fine until perimenopause hit.”“GLP-1s are helping my weight, but my sleep still feels off.” If…

Add Some Weight to Your Wins: Why a Weighted Vest Can Transform Workouts for Women Over 40

The Day I Realized I Needed a New Kind of Challenge It started during one of my morning walks. I’d been consistent (same route, same pace, same playlist — but lately), I noticed the progress had stalled. My strength wasn’t…

Thinking Thin Isn’t the Weight Loss Goal: The Mindset Shift Every 40+ Woman Needs

When you’ve spent decades chasing a thinner body, it can be hard to imagine any other goal. The fitness ads, fad diets, and even well-meaning doctors have all told us the same thing: if you’re smaller, you’re healthier. But here’s…

The Sleep-Weight Connection: How Rest Rebalances Hormones and Hunger

It’s 2:00 a.m., and I’m wide awake. I’ve been here before …lying in bed, replaying the day, thinking about everything I didn’t finish. As a nurse practitioner, I used to work long hospital shifts, survive on caffeine, and grab whatever…

GLP-1 Hair Loss: Why It Happens & How to Support Healthy Regrowth from the Inside Out

If you’ve recently started using a GLP-1 weight loss medication like semaglutide or tirzepatide and noticed more hair shedding than usual… Take a deep breath. You’re not alone. And you’re not “doing anything wrong.” Hair thinning on GLP-1s is a…

Beyond the Scale: Why Blood Circulation & Recovery Support Matter After 40

Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot of people talk about a drink called 120 It’s been trending in wellness circles, with claims that it supports healthy blood pressure and circulation. Naturally, I had to take a closer look, because at…