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If you’ve ever walked into the holidays determined to “be good,” only to find yourself elbow-deep in leftover pumpkin cheesecake a few days later, friend… you are in the right place. And you’re not alone. What you’re experiencing isn’t a lack of willpower. It’s not a moral failure. It’s simply your midlife hormones responding to restriction, stress, and old diet patterns that no longer serve your metabolism — especially when belly fat seems to be the area that reacts first and lets go last.

In this season of perimenopause and menopause, our bodies need a different approach. Not a harsher one. A wiser one. A gentler, more sustainable one. And that’s exactly what I want to walk you through today.

Because yes — you can enjoy some holiday food, say yes to the moments that matter, and still support fat loss. And you can do it without shame, without swinging between extremes, and without waking up feeling discouraged or confused about what your bod...

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Does the holiday season hit a little harder than it used to?

If you’re finding that your mood dips faster, your energy drains quicker, or your cravings feel louder during this time of year, you’re not alone — and you’re not imagining it. Holidays + midlife hormones = a combo that requires extra gentleness, extra strategy, and extra Jesus.

Today we’re going to talk about holiday hormone chaos, why you feel it more intensely in perimenopause or post-menopause, and how a simple, supportive Trim Healthy–aligned meal plan can help you stay grounded, peaceful, and steady. Consider this your soft landing spot for the season.

Why Midlife Women Feel Holiday Hormone Chaos So Deeply

There’s something about the holidays that amplifies everything. The joy feels sweeter… but the stress feels sharper. And when you’re in perimenopause or post-menopause, your body is in a season of shifting — sometimes dramatically.

Estrogen and progesterone, the hor...

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If the holidays have ever made you feel like your meal prep rhythm completely falls apart… sister, you are so not the only one. November and December bring travel, gatherings, emotions, expectations, and more casseroles than your hormones know what to do with. And when you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, or any kind of hormone imbalance, even a small disruption to your routine can feel like a tidal wave.

This is why meal prep during the holidays isn’t about perfection. It’s about peace. It’s about showing up for yourself in a way that feels steady, supportive, and sane — especially in a season when your energy, mood, and metabolism may feel anything but steady.

Today, I want to help you find that peace again.
Not through rigid rules.
Not through all-day cooking sessions.
Just simple, doable rhythms that support your body, your hormones, and your mind through the busy season.

Let’s breathe, get grounded, and walk through this together...

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The holidays can stir up a whole mix of thoughts for women in midlife — especially around food. Maybe you’ve walked into a Thanksgiving or Christmas gathering thinking, “Why try to stay on plan?” Or maybe your brain goes straight to, “I can eat whatever I want today — I’ll deal with the consequences later.”

If so, hear me when I say this: nothing is wrong with you.
Those thoughts come from a real place — from years of seeing the holidays as a “pause button,” from hormonal shifts that change hunger and cravings, and from the exhaustion of holding everything together all season long.

As a Trim Healthy coach and menopause fitness specialist, I’ve watched thousands of women struggle with the same pattern: excitement about the season, fear of losing consistency, and then guilt when old habits start creeping back in. And I’ve lived my own version of it, too.

But it doesn’t have to be this way.
You can enjoy holiday meals, support your hormones, an...

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Ever start strong — meal prepped, workouts planned, water bottle in hand — and then life completely blows up? You’re not alone.

In this week’s episode of The Menopause Makeover Podcast, I’m sharing exactly how to stay consistent and lose belly fat in midlife, even when everything falls apart.

When You Start Strong… and Then Life Blows Up

You know that feeling when you start the week strong — you’ve meal prepped, your fridge looks like a Pinterest board, your workout clothes are laid out, and your water bottle is ready to roll — and then life just blows up?

A sick kid. A surprise work project. Sleepless nights. Hot flashes. Emotional triggers.

Suddenly, that strong start feels like a distant memory and you’re wondering, “Why can’t I ever stay consistent?”

Friend, I get it. You’re not alone in this. Every woman I coach — even the ones who look like they have it all together — has weeks where life derails the plan. But here’s the truth:...

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Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain with Trim Healthy Eating

The holiday season is here, friends! It's a time filled with joy, family, and yes, delicious food. But for many midlife women, it can also be a season of stress, overindulgence, and regret when it comes to health and weight.

Today, let’s talk about how to navigate holiday indulgences, manage stress, and stay on track with your Trim Healthy Mama (THM) plan, all while giving yourself grace during this busy season.

Here’s your guide to an intentional, peaceful holiday season that keeps you feeling your best—physically and emotionally.

Set Your Holiday Intentions

Why Intentions Matter
The holiday season is not just another week or month—it’s a transitional time. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and all the events in between can throw off your usual routine. Recognizing this as a transitional period helps shift your mindset. Instead of thinking...

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What you eat in midlife is essential to reach your health and weight loss goals. 

But the holidays can throw a wrench in your efforts to stay on your Trim Healthy plan.

What would the holiday season be if we didn’t have all the sugary goodies overwhelming every friend, work, and family gathering?

Can you even imagine?

On today’s podcast episode, I chatted with a dear friend, Coach Sarah Truitt from Araya Hope Health.

Sarah is a busy mama to 6 kids and has been following the Trim Healthy plan for the last ten years and actively coaching for the past 5. 

She is on a mission to empower, equip, and encourage women to lead the next generation in health and healing.

Her insights into shifting from unhealthy and inflammatory food choices during the holidays to creating new food traditions with family and friends are powerful.

You’ll want to hear how Sarah broke free from sugar addiction, reduced in...

It is the holiday season and it’s time to get your game face on. Everywhere you look you see cookies, fudge, mashed potatoes, pie and more.

They are calling your name! And you know what? You don’t have to answer. Really, you don’t.

If you’ve been on plan for a while, you’ve come so far, my friend. Why sabotage yourself now? This goal is important and you have invested time and money into staying on track.

If you’re just starting out and want to get through the Holidays without gaining the extra holiday pounds and avoid the ill effects of junky eating: “Good on you Mate!” as Pearl and Serene would say.

Yes, it can be done.

You may be thinking, “How? It’s so hard to resist all those treats and holiday comfort food...they’re everywhere!”

Be encouraged! Not only is it possible to enjoy Trim Healthy holidays, but it’s much more doable than you think.

I am giving you my top POWERFUL tips, not just to get through the holidays, but to SLAY the holidays and find yourself gaining ground...