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Why Your Liver Needs Extra Love in Midlife

If you’re in midlife and feeling like your body is just not cooperating with your weight loss goals, your energy is tanked, your digestion is off, and your skin just isn’t glowing like it used to… I want you to know: it’s not all in your head.

Your liver might just be quietly crying out for some attention. Yep, that hard-working organ tucked under your ribs is doing a ton behind the scenes — especially during perimenopause and menopause — and it's high time we showed it some love.

This post is inspired by Episode 105 of the Menopause Makeover: Menopause Liver Detox: What You Need to Know. If you haven’t listened yet, definitely pop in your earbuds after this read. 

But for now, let’s dig into what your liver actually does, why it matters so much for hormone balance and fat loss, and how you can begin to gently support it — starting today.

What Your Liver Does (and Why It’s So Important in Menopause)

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From Hormone Imbalance to Breakthrough: Coach KJ's Inspiring Journey with Trim Healthy Mama

If you’re a midlife woman struggling with weight loss, brain fog, and those rollercoaster hormones, grab your favorite sipper and settle in because you are not alone. Today’s post is a special one, and I can't wait for you to hear it.

I had the pleasure of chatting with my friend and fellow Trim Healthy Mama coach, KJ York. Her story is powerful, real, and full of hope. KJ’s journey from battling food addiction and hormone imbalance to finding freedom and purpose is one you need to hear. She opens up about her struggles, her faith, and the practical strategies that helped her overcome the roadblocks that so many of us face in midlife.

So if you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, or just plain tired of trying to get it right—this post is for you. L...

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What Supplements Can I Take to Lose Weight During Menopause?

Navigating menopause can feel like an uphill battle, especially when those extra pounds start creeping on. But, there are some game-changing supplements that can really help you manage your weight during this season of life. 

Before we dive in, remember: I’m not a doctor, so it’s crucial to check with your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement regimen.

Why Is Menopause Linked to Weight Gain?

Menopause often brings about unwanted weight gain, particularly around the belly. On average, women can expect to gain around 10 pounds during this time. So, why does this happen? It’s all about our changing hormones.

As your estrogen levels decline, your body’s ability to metabolize glucose and maintain muscle mass takes a hit. This means your metabolism sl...

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Understanding Hormonal Changes in Midlife

Impact of Hormones on Health

Estrogen and progesterone are key players in our overall well-being. They influence how we feel, how we sleep, how we burn fat, and so much more. When these hormone levels start to fluctuate, especially during perimenopause and menopause, it can throw everything out of balance.

The Role of Insulin and Leptin

Insulin Resistance and Its Effects

You’ve probably heard a lot about insulin resistance lately. Insulin is our fat storage hormone. When our estrogen levels drop, it can cause our insulin levels to fluctuate, which can lead to insulin resistance. This is when our bodies don't use insulin efficiently, leading to fat storage and increased risk of pre-diabetes and diabetes.

Leptin and Appetite Regulation

Leptin is another important hormone. It lives in our fat cells and sends signals to our brain that tell us when we're full. When leptin signaling is disrupted—often du...

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Navigating perimenopause can feel like a wild roller coaster ride, right? 

The hot flashes, the mood swings, the sleepless nights—it can be a lot. Today, I want to chat about something that has been a total game-changer for me: bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). I want to share with you how BHRT can bring some much-needed relief during perimenopause and why it’s worth considering.

Understanding Perimenopause and Its Symptoms

So, what exactly is perimenopause? 

It’s that lovely transition period before menopause when our hormones start to go haywire. You might be feeling more anxious, dealing with bouts of depression, constantly exhausted, and not sleeping well. These symptoms can really mess with your daily life, and finding ways to manage them is super important.

What is Bioidentical Hormone Therapy?

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I want to talk about something that I see all the time and have personally experienced: unexplained weight gain in midlife. Many women I speak to on discovery calls are doing everything right, but still struggle with weight loss. 

One crucial factor that’s often overlooked is the thyroid. If your thyroid isn’t optimized, it can be almost impossible to lose weight, no matter how diligent you are with your diet and exercise. 

So, let's dive into why your thyroid might be the missing piece of your weight loss puzzle.

Understanding the Role of the Thyroid in Weight Gain

In midlife, our bodies undergo significant changes. Hormones start transitioning or even disappearing, and this can cause a sluggish thyroid. I was diagnosed with thyroid issues in my mid-30s, after years of chasing symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and hair loss. Many women are unaware that their thyroid might be the root c...

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Why is it so hard to lose weight for women after 40? 

There's a ton of factors contributing to this frustration, and it's important to understand what’s going on. The main culprits behind the challenge of weight loss after 40 come from various sources. 

Firstly, our metabolism undergoes changes as we age, impacting how efficiently our bodies burn calories. Additionally, hormonal fluctuations, including the decline in hormones like estrogen, directly influence our metabolism and can lead to insulin resistance and fat accumulation. Lifestyle habits also play a significant role, with factors such as inadequate sleep, dehydration, and unmanaged stress all contributing to slower weight loss. 

Despite these challenges, it's important to remember that successful weight loss after 40 is achievable.

UNDERSTANDING THE CHALLENGES IN MIDLIFE

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Thriving Through Menopause

Challenges in menopause can feel like putting together a jigsaw puzzle with pieces missing. And figuring out what your body needs is often daunting and requires understanding and tailored strategies.  

Hormonal Challenges and Solutions

In menopause, our hormones, specifically estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, undergo significant changes. And one of the primary challenges women face in menopause is unexpected weight gain, particularly around the abdomen. Declining estrogen levels play a crucial role in fat storage, which affects body composition. However, new studies show that building muscle is a powerful tool in navigating this weight gain and boosting metabolism.

 "Estrogen helps regulate metabolism and body fat distribution and, believe it or not, muscle building."

The Role of Insulin in Menopausal Weight Management

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When I hit menopause I felt like my body spiraled out of control. Everything fit differently, I lost my waist, and the jeans I grabbed out of my closet wouldn’t even button.

Can you believe this happened to someone consistently eating the Trim Healthy plan and exercising?

So, you might ask, if it can happen to you is there any hope for me?

The answer is yes!

Midlife weight gain and its stubbornness have less to do with eating perfectly and exercising daily than you might think. 

In fact, if you’re in your forties or above, there is a whole bunch of evidence pointing to your hormones being the root cause of extra fat around your belly than anything else.

Weight gain in midlife is not inevitable. 

But what you’ve been doing to lose weight in your twenties and thirties won’t work anymore!

Belly Fat after 50: The Silent Struggle

Your body composition is changing. 

As estrogen de...

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Journey to Midlife Wellness: Challenges and Insights

It took me years to figure things out and can I just say, today’s way of dealing with menopause has not been very helpful to me. 

My goal is to make walking through this midlife season accessible and helpful to you. Especially if you are trying to lose weight instead of gain and the menopause hormonal symptoms are taking over your life. 

My desire is for you to show up well, be strong, and have hope. 

Your midlife can be a new beginning. 

Personal training and women’s health has been my passion for several years.

At first, when I started my Trim Healthy journey I wasn’t looking into hormones or anything like that. I just wanted to lose the last few pounds and stop the dieting roller coaster. I wanted to be healthy and feel better. 

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