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Keep this in mind when you’re checking your blood sugar:

Happy Valentine’s Day!🌹

Love is patient and kind;
love does not envy or boast;
it is not arrogant or rude.
It does not insist on its own way;
it is not irritable or resentful;
it does not rejoice at wrongdoing,
but rejoices with the truth - 1 Corinthians 13:4–8a (ESV)

❤️ Always choose Love:…it’s a Great Responsibility, a Wonderful Privilege and a Beautiful Gift!🎁

𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨! You’re eating more plants!⁣
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There are great benefits to eating a plant-based diet: weight management, blood sugar regulation, heart disease prevention, and some cancers. However, for some of us, increasing our plant intake has come with a cost…an uncomfortable digestive system cost.⁣
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Consuming more plants daily, or, adding a plant-based protein smoothie to your day to increase your fruit, fiber, protein, or veggie is a great way to support a healthy lifestyle. However, if you experience bloat after you eat, or you are gassy and uncomfortable in your stomach, it can turn you away from eating healthy. That’s a problem for your health goals and your investment in plant foods.
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The digestive enzymes in our bodies plus the enzymes in food are supposed to help us to break down the macronutrients that we consume for fuel - proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. However, as we get older, those digestive enzymes in our bodies lessen making this a difficult process and causes a system disruption. Here lies the problem, when our bodies can’t break down the food for absorption, those nutrients aren’t used for fuel - which we need. Our digestive system is working to pass the food, but because of the lack of enzymes gas, weird sounds, and bloating persist.⁣
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Grab a full spectrum 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘇𝘆𝗺𝗲 supplement to help protect you from stomach discomforts and assist in absorption of nutrients.⁣
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Here’s what you’re looking for on the label:⁣
💥𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 - for protein digestion⁣
💥𝗔𝗺𝘆𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗲 - for carbohydrate digestion⁣
💥𝗟𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘀𝗲 - fat digestion⁣
💥𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗲 - fiber digestion⁣
💥𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗮-𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘀𝗲 - anti-gas/bloating ⁣
💥𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 & 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 - balance gut bacteria⁣
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Consult your healthcare provider before implementing this into your daily routine and to ensure no other concerns. I like the fermented kind. You can use before or during a meal, or open it up and blend it with your smoothie. Either way, you get relief! ⁣
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❤️ - Hope this was helpful 🌱⁣
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EAT WELL • MOVE DAILY • LIVE WELL 😃⁣

Let’s dive into it ⬇️⬇️⁣
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It’s Estrogen Loss! (No surprise, I’m sure!)🤭 She has her hand in so many body functions like digestion, metabolism, heart and bone health. When it’s depleted, our poor bodies suffer.
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When we start our journey to menopause, we start 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 our ability to develop chronic health diseases. However, you can use a few things to help circumvent this. ⁣
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𝟭. Power up your Nutrition - an important tool in the prevention of chronic diseases like cardiovascular, obesity, insulin resistance, and bone loss/osteoporosis in perimenopause and menopausal women. ⁣
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How? Focus on the key nutrients: B vitamins, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin D, fiber and adequate protein intake. Try food combining to help absorb these better. Ensure that your diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains; also add beans, nuts, omega 3s.
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𝟮. And: Numerous studies on women’s health have shown that women should be encouraged to combine regular exercise (𝘥𝘰 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘺) with maintaining a healthy diet (𝟾𝟶/𝟸𝟶 𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘺 𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘦), to help manage these chronic health risks and menopause symptoms.⁣
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𝟯. One more suggestion: If you have menopause symptoms that you just can’t tolerate (hot flashes, excess weight, achy joints, heart palpitations) see a healthcare specialist about hormone replacement support.
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These are the facts!! So now that you’ve read my post ☺️ now is a great time to get a health checkup and get started on a Healthier You in 2024!⁣
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Want to discuss it more? Say yes in the comments or reach out to me! 📲⁣
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❤️ - Have you had a checkup recently? Do you know your health numbers?⁣

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Amen!! 😂

Our body thrives on rhythm and consistency.⏱

We have a circadian rhythm, tied to the rise and fall of the ☀️ . Literally changing your bedtime or meal time by more than an hour ⌛️ can throw you off.

We also have a bowel rhythm. It’s equally important! Y’all know how important gut health is, right? (Gimme an *Amen* if you read ⚡️Fiber🥝Fueled⚡️!) Our gut works best in alignment, when things are moving through at a nice even pace.

It’s like a factory line. You don’t want to be stop - start - stop - start, or shutdown. Everything gets backed up. You also don’t want it going too fast. That’s sloppy. The best is a consistent, even pace.

One of the most important things I’ve realized as a gastroenterologist is the importance of having this bowel rhythm. It’s something I’m paying close attention to for ALL of my patients. I want to get them to that place where they have a nice, soft but formed bowel movement 💩 with complete emptying at least once per day. Where the rhythm is keeping their bowels moving and in the flow state. I AM the P**p Whisperer!

It’s amazing how much better they feel when they get there. And the morning is the perfect 👌 time to have a good one, and get your day off to a great start.

You have to find what works for you. My morning routine — 2 large glasses of water 💦 , a cup of dark roast coffee ☕️(black, with a prebiotic fiber 🌾 mixed in) and a glorious number 2 shortly thereafter. If I were a smoker, I’d probably have a smoke 🚬 after because the BM is just that glorious. But alas, I never took to cancer sticks…🤷🏻‍♂️

Did you know it’s possible to teach yourself to have a bowel rhythm???🤔🤔

Here’s a PRO TIP: If you sit on the toilet for 5 minutes 🖐🏻 every morning at the same time, your body will eventually learn that you’re trying to have a bowel movement at that time. So you start by sitting there for 5 minutes. Don’t strain. If you don’t go, get up and leave, but do it again at the same time tomorrow. Typically after 3-5 days you’ll find that your body has caught on to your new bowel rhythm.

What’s your morning routine??

Happy Thanksgiving Y’all!🦃🍁🥗

Be careful out there today! Once this special celebration of friends, family, and food happens, there will be even more to come over the next 30+ days.😱

That’s a whole lotta food choices to make! So please make the best choices that serve your health goals!🎉

Dearest Fam, I am Thankful for You!🙏🏽

Now let this feasting season begin…🥳

‼️Attention: Women

“In 2030, the menopausal population will be 13.15 million, comprising nearly half of entire female population.”**

That’s a lot of women searching for ways to relieve the menopause (peri & post) symptoms.

Now is the time to take matters into your own hands!

Don’t leave an important decision like this to anyone else. Seek options that you know will work for you because this will be a Lifelong journey. (𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘎𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦!)🤯

Speak to a knowledgeable healthcare provider (this matters greatly) to talk about ways that won’t impact your current health status. Know that you need to be your own health advocate and find what works for you.

Decide how you’re going to navigate the many menopausal symptoms. If you choose a certain form of hormone replacement that doesn’t work for you or makes you feel worse - call your provider and change it up!

Your Health and Wellness depends on You!🥳

❤️ - In honor of World Menopause Day, embrace the change, it happens to all of us. Find resources and methods that make you feel “…like a natural woman!🎶😉


😃 Eat Right • Move Daily • Live Well

Got questions? 📲DM me


**National Library of Medicine | National Institutes of Health

Happy October!💗 It’s that time of year!

Let’s Celebrate Pro-Women’s Health Month. This is the month of awareness for women to check on your wellness and encourage each other to care for your health and wellness.

Here are 3 easy tasks to put on your October calendar:

🗓️• Schedule your Mammogram
🩺 • Check on your Menopause health (please seek help if you’re suffering)
💕• Also, check on the other women in your life to ensure they’re staying on track too!

Question: Is getting your Wellness checks part of your Health Goals?

💖 - Your Health Matters!

Happy Autumn!🍁

It’s not sweater weather here in Charleston …yet! It’s just everything you’d want when you visit a beach. The perfect balmy season!!🥳

So in honor of this new season, I thought I’d share this beautiful weather with you and my “Early Fall Look for Charleston.”

And yes, you can still go swimming here! The swimsuit and pants are from -because eating right and dressing nice have to fit into a budget.

To complete my outfit, I added this gorgeous Koa Fish bracelet made by my beautiful friend (🤭I have a few of her creations and I love them all!)

Wish you were here to experience this seasonal change!🍁❤️🧡

🔀 Quick question: What’s your Fall weather like?

🍁I can’t believe that Fall is just days away!

Do you have Fall Health Goals ready to go?

No? Taking the first step can seem challenging if you’re looking at how far you must climb to reach your target or get to the top. But when you take one step at a time, that target gets closer and closer.🎯
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In a JAMA report, they found that exercise programs can improve strength, improve endurance, and reduce bone loss, back pain, and blood lipid levels for menopausal and postmenopausal women. Do you need to work on any of these?

I could speak for hours about the benefits of exercising and strength training during all the “****PAUSAL” years. A sound plan will reduce bone loss, back pain, lipid levels, joint pain, and slow down aging cells. Don’t you hate being tired all the time? Well, the added bonus is: these programs increase your ENERGY so you can do what you wanna do!

⁣Here are Three Keys to Help Reach Your Goals:

🗝️ 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Many of us have the mindset that we’re too old to do many of the programs out there. But we’re not! Make up your mind to get up and start moving! The more you move - or do - the better you’ll get. When you start a new program it will probably be exhausting, but the longer you keep going, gradually pushing yourself, the less tired you’ll be as you progress through it.⁣

🗝️ 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲
The focus here is to establish skills for Discipline - do the the work even when you don’t want to. Have the mindset to do something that challenges your body and do - rain, snow, heat, low energy, …whatever. Take the first step!
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🗝️ 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Let’s get rid of the adage - “I’m too old to do that!” You’ve seen the older women on social media living their lives to the fullest!! YOU CAN DO IT TOO - on your own terms!🎉 ⁣This will be the key to reaching the top step - your goals accomplished.
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“Focus on the step in front of you…”Dr. King. You will reach the top!🎯

Beginners: Talk to your doctor or a professional before starting a program. They can guide you where to start and how much time to put in.

❤️ So…Are you ready for Fall Fitness?🍂

😎Long True Story⁣
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I posted in my Stories a pic of me eating an apple on the beach. Now I’ll explain why I pack tons of water, fruits, and nuts.⁣
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A few years ago, we went to the beach for some relaxation time. An hour into it, I noticed that I became slightly nauseated, a little lightheaded, and a bit weak after setting up and people watching …in the sun. ⁣
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Although I was with family, I was all alone at the time. My brain kicked in enough for me to question my previous meals, fluid intake, and, if this was an emergency because the situation felt worse. ⁣
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I was breathing hard and my heart was racing, but I wasn’t cramping, sweating, or clammy.⁣ Thinking heat exhaustion.
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I crawled into our beach tent to call for an emergency, and also get some relief from the sun. As I was searching for my phone, I came across my cold packed lunch and a quick solution occurred to me. I needed an intake of sugar and cold water (glucose). ⁣
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Luckily, I packed a bag with frozen grapes, apples, cheese, coconut water, and water with ice packs. Guess what I did and felt 100% better within a few minutes. I fueled up on every one of my snacks.⁣
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Was it heat exhaustion? I don’t know. I went to my doctor and explained the whole scenario and he said it was good to listen to my body and act so quickly.⁣
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📝 The lesson learned in my Menopause Life: Be aware that your body is changing and take note of what it’s telling you. Just because it used to do all the things without incident does not mean it won’t change in the blink of an eye and cause problems. And please y'all, always pack a very cold basket of goodies when spending time in the sun!🌞⁣
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EAT RIGHT | MOVE DAILY | LIVE BETTER

This is how you do it! Check, check and check! 🥳

Understanding the way the brain and our neurotransmitters work means we can hack our sleep to not just feel amazing but to level up our focus, skills, and knowledge.⁣⁣⁠

Don’t know where to start to improve your sleep? Here are five simple tips.

Avoid blue light a few hours before bedtime. If you can’t, try blue light blockers.
Don’t eat 2-3 hours before bed.
Don’t watch scary or upsetting news or TV before bed,
Try a relaxation activity such as journaling, yoga nidra, a bath, or reading instead.
Consider taking magnesium before bed.

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This is a great time to decompress from all the things we do during the week. Consider not cramming too many activities into these next few days and take care of what you need to reduce your stress levels, …like a mini reset.⁣
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I suggested meditating or yoga, which is great for the mind and body, but perhaps you’re more the journaling and napping person, or the swimming and gardening person, or the arts and crafts person, and let’s not forget, the spa day person.*🧖🏽‍♀️ It really doesn’t matter as long as you’re doing something you love that becomes part of your stress-reducing practice. ⁣
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The bottom line is to get you to relax and increase your feel-good hormones - endorphins and dopamine - so that you can nurture your spirit and total body health. ⁣
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❤️ Are you going to build a self-care activity into your schedule this weekend? Share with me your ideal stress-reducing practices that may surprise me!⁣
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Wishing you the best Self- Care Weekend!⁣⁣⁣
😃 Eat Right 👉🏽 Move Daily 👉🏽 Live Well⁣
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⚠️Midlife is so HARD, isn't it?!!⁣
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Finding what can be a balanced diet for yourself can be stressful on the particulars - what to eat, how much to eat, and when to eat it. We midlifers grew up in the age of fast-food choices everywhere and grabbing whatever they had on their menus, right? No one thought of getting key nutrients in, or the ingredients, we mostly thought of just feeding ourselves tasty food…and got fries with that!😆 Well now that convenience has caught up with us. ⁣
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It’s important more than ever that we feed our bodies the essential nutrients that it needs to help us live well and prosper to an “older age”. Here are some ideas that may help you have a balanced diet every time you sit down to eat:⁣
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𝗙𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀 & 𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀: Fill half your plate with fresh vegetables and have a piece of fruit as a dessert. Fresh produce can be your loaded weapon, they are full of nutrients that your body recognizes and needs, they will help you stay fuller longer, and they satisfy the sweet cravings.⁣ Try to mix it up with raw foods like slices of veggies or a salad and a cooked one.⁣
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𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝘀: Complex carbohydrates are the body's main fuel source - just be aware of your individual portions. If you are insulin sensitive, make sure you are eating that carb with a source of protein and fat. (Talk to your provider.)⁣
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𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 & 𝗙𝗮𝘁: Regardless of your source of protein, include it in every meal & snack. Shoot for 20-30 grams per meal, your body will let you know the magic number. Including protein will allow you to feel satiated longer and help stabilize blood sugar. Fat helps the body utilize protein; however, be mindful of the source and your intake.⁣
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𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀: 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁: The evening meal could be a good time to have a balanced snack-ish meal. It’s easier for digestion, especially if you are prone to stomach upset or reflux after a meal, and it will allow you to sleep better.⁣
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❤️ Hope this post was helpful to you!⁣
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𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 • 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗬 • 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗟⁣
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Menopause Survival Tip #2 - Move & Strengthen Your Beautiful Body ⁣
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Do you 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 (𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘢 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦) time in your day for exercise?🧐⁣
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Exercise at our age does so many wonderful things to the mind and body - supporting “feel good” hormones, increasing testosterone (𝘺𝘦𝘴, women need it too), decreasing cortisol, increasing HGH, reducing body fat, enhancing heart health, and so much more. ⁣
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Incorporating exercise into your menopause life comes in three stages: ⁣
1. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 to meet your health goals (𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘵)⁣
2. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 in your actions to reach your goals (𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘵)⁣
3. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 to do the work (𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘵). Both the commitment and the consistency will establish the foundation for your exercise habits and your health goals, and you will do what you need to do regardless of the circumstances.⁣
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Try to carve out 10, 20, or 30 minutes a day. Science shows that breaking up your workout duration into 10 minutes at a time, 3 times a day works just as well as staying the course for 30 minutes. Commit daily to do an exercise that you like or would to try, maybe throw in a few bodyweight challenges, lift some weights, do a breathing exercise, or a combination of them all - and You’re Done!🎉 ⁣
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Your body will love the attention, and you’ll smash your fitness goals for the year.⁣
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BONUS BENEFIT🤫: You’ll manage several of your menopausal and age-related symptoms the natural way!⁣
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EAT RIGHT | MOVE DAILY | LIVE WELL⁣
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This week's Menopause Life Tip - Make Your Self-Care a Daily Habit

I'm not going to go over the importance of self care in midlife because, well...It Is! If you ever feel overwhelmed by life's stressors, the body you're trying so hard to take care of can take a bad hit - your hormones- especially cortisol and insulin, your heart, your brain, your health. We, women in menopause and post menopause, have to form daily habits to diffuse the kind of stress that hits us on a daily basis so that we show up with a healthier mind and body.

How? Start here ➡️ 1) Sketch out time on your calendar just like an appointment, 2) Set boundaries with your family/coworkers/people to let them know that you need a minute(s), & 3) Just show up!

Did you know that self-care can be free, simple to do, and easy for you? But, did I mention FREE?🎉 Try strolling around the block for 10 minutes, phone loved ones to catch up, journal your dreams or today’s accomplishments, meditate or sit quietly for 10 minutes, read that good book, or hang out with a close friend.

My self-care practice (freebies) can look like this on the daily: 10 minutes in the morning meditating and spending time in gratitude to set my day, or 10 minutes at any time using deep breathing exercises to lower my cortisol levels, or 20 minutes strolling while listening to a podcast and ignoring everyone because I have my headphones in, or dancing in the kitchen to my playlist while I cook my meals, or intentionally catching up with family.

Making sure that I get small bits of self-care daily helps me to remember not to take my midlife years for granted and to appreciate it (that life/crisis will be there when I’m finished), and to take care of the Life that God has given me.

I hope you too are taking care of yourself! What does your self-care look like?
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Happy 4th, Y’all!🎉

Let me share an Inspirational Quote today about maintaining a healthy lifestyle:

"Moderation…small helpings…sample a little bit of everything. These are the secrets of happiness and good health." - Julia Child

❤️Eat Right | Move Today | Love Your Freedom

-Wishing you a fun, tasty and safe celebration!

IT’S A WRAP!!

I enjoyed talking with Dr. Cunningham yesterday about Minimizing the Menopause Belly.

Here are a few “Ground Zero” steps we covered: (I 💗 your term, Dr. Cunningham)

1. Hormone Support - talk to your healthcare provider about what’s happening with your mood, your body, and your health. They’ll run bloodwork to check your biomarkers and hormone levels so that they know what they’re working with and so do you.

2. Good Food Choices - focus on the food that not only fills your macronutrient requirement but also feeds your fluctuating hormones.

3. Just Move - I know you’ve heard before …you’ve got to make a plan to exercise for your overall “get healthy” plan to work. Balancing your hormones and eating a balanced diet is only 2/3rds of your plan for Wellness. Close the deal by being active!

4. Stay Focused - Being committed and disciplined to your health plan will pay off in the long run. Write down your action plan - know where you’re headed and what you’re doing to get there. It will help you avoid pitfalls in the future.

****** If you want to learn more, go to her page and check out our IG LIVE from last night!🎉 ******

❤️ - Want to see more on this subject?
💬 - Do you have plans for this holiday weekend? If so, what's on the menu?
👥 - Share this info

Do you want to learn more about Menopause Health & Wellness…especially Menopause Belly Fat?⁣
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Tune in tomorrow, June 29th at 7pm, where I join 𝗗𝗿. 𝗞𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗺, 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁, to discuss 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙥𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙡 𝘽𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙮.⁣
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Do me a favor and make sure you follow her on Instagram ➡️ to get the LIVE notification tomorrow?⁣
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If you’re in menopause and struggling with the belly, and you need help figuring out what to do, definitely tune in!⁣!⁣
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🗣️- 𝗔𝗦𝗞 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 in the Comments below⁣
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❤️ - Yay! We’re talking about the dreaded Menopause Belly⁣
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👥 - Share this? Go ahead and notify your favorite friends who you know should tune in⁣
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How you navigate the onset of Menopause Matters.



Have you looked at how you want to maneuver in this phase of your Life? You really only have two choices: (1) Grab a roadmap (metaphorical) and figure it out for yourself - maybe taking the wrong direction or going off road at times, maybe end up at the wrong place; or (2) GPS it and have someone (me!!🙋🏽‍♀️) guide you to your Wellness Destination.

DM me the word “JULY” if you’d like to join our July Fun Fitness Group for Free! Let’s get you started on your trip to a healthy destination!🎉

EAT RIGHT | MOVE DAILY | LIVE WELL 😃

Happy Juneteenth 2023!🎉

😖Don’t like the “taste” of water?

Here’s a few ideas to spice up plain water so that you can enjoy all the benefits: Fill up a pitcher with filtered water. Squeeze or slice a citrus fruit like lemon, orange, or lime, grapefruit; slice up a cucumber, watermelon or radishes; add a few leaves of mint, basil or rosemary; then, add a pinch of salt to your pitcher to get a tasty liter of water that provides nutrients, electrolytes, and flavor.

Sip on this natural refresher all day!! I’ll share some delicious ideas in my Stories this week🧐

Nourishing your body with water is one of the best things you can do for your overall health - aim to drink at least 2 liters a day (a bit more with outdoor, strenuous exercise or taking medication).

It’s very important to stay hydrated - especially as we get older. Why? The short answer is because it’s good for you (…kinda like the parental saying ‘coz I said so!”😅) But think of your energy levels and going into a hot summer.

Here are several other reasons why:

1. regulates body temperature, especially in the summer heat
2. flushes the kidneys and helps to rid the body toxins.
3. helps to normalize the blood pressure
4. provides essential fluids to help relieve constipation
5. allows the skin to have a natural glow
6. increases energy levels
7. bonus: detox, weight loss and flushes excess fat

Tip: Try to replace your soda, energy drink or favorite sweet drink with at least one liter of refreshing water. Then take steps that work for you to get to the second liter. (And, if you need it to be a carbonated beverage to enjoy, mix your water with unflavored sparkling water.)

🥤Don’t worry about all the bathroom breaks just focus on hydrating your awesome body!! ( and group)
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