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I am a physician assistant, dietitian, and health coach who provides diet, fitness and health tips and advice for women in their 40s and beyond. I help peri and postmenopausal women meet their health goals through a plant-based/vegan diet, strength training, and stress management through my weekly newsletter, blog posts and coaching programs.
Weekly Check In Wednesday June 4th Hey Reader! Let’s talk about a test that most women in their 40s and 50s aren’t getting—but absolutely should. 👉 It’s called a DEXA scan, and it measures your bone density, muscle mass, and fat distribution—aka your midlife health blueprint. When I worked as a physician assistant in primary care a Dexa scan was only covered for the following patients: Women over 65 Those with a diagnosis of osteopenia or osteoporosis Women were postmenopausal and with risk...
Weekly Check In Wednesday March 12th Hey Reader! I hope your week is going great! I used to do fasted workouts. It wasn't until I heard a podcast with Dr. Stacy Sims that I learned fasted exercise is not good for women, especially women over 40. Did you know that most of the research done on fasting is done on men? It was a good reminder that just because a research study says something is "good" or "healthy" we need to take a closer look at the study. So, I took her advice and started eating...
Weekly Check In Wednesday March 5th Hey Reader! I hope your week is off to a great start! I sometimes wake up feeling a little stiff, especially the day after a hard strength training session. To combat this, I spend five extra minutes every morning doing some mobility work. That's all it takes and after I have less tightness, more energy, and overall, just feel better. It got me thinking… what if we all made one small shift this week for better health? Keep reading for your Quick Win of the...