Becoming MindStrong

With so many supplements promising weight loss and better health, it's hard to know what's actually worth your money. In this episode, learn which supplements are actually used, why they're used, and why nutrition should always come before filling your cabinet with pills and powders.

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Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

Menopause changes more than your hormones, it changes how your body stores fat. This episode explains why visceral fat increases during this stage of life and how healing your metabolism, lowering cortisol, and supporting gut health can help you reduce it naturally.

Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

Normal bloodwork doesn't always mean everything is fine. Learn why so many women are told they're "healthy" despite feeling completely different, how perimenopause is actually identified, and what you can do to support your body through the transition.

Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

You're eating healthy. You're exercising. You're doing everything you've been told to do... so why does the scale keep going up? In this episode, we uncover what's really happening in menopause and the two things your body actually needs to start seeing results. 

Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

For women who feel like they're doing everything "right" but the scale keeps climbing, this episode offers a different perspective. Learn why chronic undereating can slow your metabolism, what a healing stage actually looks like, and how it can set you up for sustainable, long-term results.

Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

What happens when you stop chasing fast weight loss and start focusing on long-term health? Carrie shares how breaking free from restriction helped her eat more, feel better, and finally fit back into clothes she hadn't worn in years.

Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

The scale isn't the only measure of progress, especially during menopause. This episode explains what body recomposition really looks like, why the number on the scale can be misleading, and how to know if your body is changing even when your weight isn't. If you're ready to learn more, the free How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause workshop is the perfect next step.


Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

No more guessing. Discover how to tell if your metabolism is ready for weight loss or asking for healing first. This episode walks you through the process, with the free How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause workshop available for those who want to dive deeper.

Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

From skepticism and self-doubt to confidence and consistency, Amy's journey highlights what can happen when nutrition becomes a skill instead of another diet. 

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Bariatric surgery, gastric bypass, and sleeve procedures are tools, not lifelong solutions. Discover why understanding nutrition and fueling the body properly can make all the difference when it comes to maintaining results and building lasting confidence. 

Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

"I don't feel like I'm on a diet anymore." Michelle shares how she went from considering weight loss medication to feeling empowered, educated, and fully in control of her health.

Listen to her full story here. 💜

Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

Many women leave their doctor's office feeling frustrated, unheard, and wondering if they're somehow doing something wrong.

The reality? 

Many healthcare providers were never taught how menopause impacts metabolism, weight loss, or nutrition.

Here are the key conversations every woman should know how to have when "eat less, move more" isn't working anymore. 

Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

Gabrielle shares how she overcame low energy, food fears, and menopause frustration to become stronger, more active, and more empowered than ever within two weeks!

Tune in to hear her inspiring story here. 💜

Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

Losing weight in menopause takes time. After working with thousands of menopausal women over the past decade, here's the #1 factor to success when it comes to staying the course and seeing results. 

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For most of her life, Claire believed she simply couldn't control her sweet tooth. At 55, after years of dieting, menopause struggles, and watching the scale climb, she thought this was just part of getting older—until she discovered it didn't have to be.

Listen how she transformed her relationship with food, silenced the constant cravings, and discovered that the problem was never a lack of willpower. 💜

Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

There's a lot of fear mongering out there when it comes to cardio in menopause. 

Here's the truth: what's helpful, what's harmful, and how to maximize your workouts.

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Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

What if waking up at 1 a.m., battling inflammation, and feeling exhausted all the time wasn't just part of menopause? Elaine shares how addressing her metabolism and nutrition transformed her sleep, energy, digestion, and overall quality of life and why the changes she's most excited about have nothing to do with the scale.

Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

Not all protein powders are the same. Here's what you need to know about vegan protein vs whey protein: the good, the bad, the potential bloat ;) 

Grab a copy of 8 Ways to Add Protein to Meals You're Already Eating right here: 8 Ways to Add Protein Guide

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What do you do when you're already doing everything the experts tell you to do and it's still not working? Michelle shares the turning point that changed her entire approach to menopause health. 💜

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We need carbs to lose weight in a menopausal body.

And...not all carbs were created equally. 

Here's what we need to know about simple vs complex carbs.

Grab a free copy of my Fiber Guide right here: MindStrong's Fiber Guide

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Perimenopausal and feeling stuck, here's how Amy Rachel transformed her health, her metabolism, and her inner monologue...in just 12 weeks!

Check out her full story...

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The thought of chugging protein powder when we're under the weather is not ideal for most of us ;)

Here's how to stick with your nutrition goals when you're not feeling 100%. 

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If you're feeling like Shelly--a competent woman kickin' butt and takin' names in all areas of life so why oh why is weight loss in menopause so hard?!--you don't want to miss what she has to say about taking control of her health in menopause.

Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

GLP-1s, when used for weight loss, are dangerous. 

Here are 3 reasons (of many!) explaining why I'm not a fan...and, most importantly, what to do instead.

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"As a Type-1 Diabetic living with rheumatoid arthritis, I always watched what I ate, yet was still back at my pregnancy weight in menopause. Now? My joint pain was GONE within a week and my labs are normal!"

Here's Melissa's full, inspirational story...

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The scale is the downfall of many-a-health journey. When we understand what it is (and isn't), we take away its power, and set ourselves up for long term success.

Here are the top 3 things you need to know about the scale in menopause. 

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If you've hung out in the world of MindStrong before, you know that I (Rachel, Founder & CEO of MindStrong) am not a chef. 

Here are my favorite tips for sticking with your goals when the kitchen is not your happy place ;) 

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A lifelong worker-outer, menopause hit Kate HARD. Sleep, anxiety, weight gain...and hopelessness. 

Now? She's got her health, energy, sleep...and self identity back! You don't want to miss her full story. 

Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

It's one thing to decide to prioritize your health...and it's another to design life to work with the game plan, especially when we already have so many plates in the air. 

Here's my two-part system of how to stay out of overwhelm when life is life-ing and it all feels like a lot to carry all at once.
 
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Many of our members are on a health journey when their partner is not. Learning how to navigate the old habits, lifestyle, (and temptations!) of home life can be challenging. 

Here's how to stick with your goals when your partner lives a different lifestyle than you. 

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Hashimoto's can feel like a death sentence. Add in menopause, and it can feel like all hope is lost. Sprinkle in some midnight hospital shifts for work and now what?!

You don't want to miss Cara's inspirational story of losing over 11lbs in just 6 weeks and still going strong!

Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

If we're here to make this a sustainable lifestyle, that includes travel for many of us.

Here's how to stick with your goals while you're on the road. 

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A question I get asked often is: "Is protein powder good for me?" 

Here's the answer.

Grab a copy of 8 Ways to Add Protein to Meals You're Already Eating right here: 8 Ways to Add Protein Guide

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We have a favorite expression in MindStrong: "Your body's always talking to you, whether it's what we want to hear or not". When you learn how to understand its language, you better understand how it is (or isn't) responding, and how to adjust accordingly.

Here's exactly how to speak your body's language. 

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Post menopausal, down 35lbs and counting, and off blood pressure meds after a decade, Deb's transformational story will instill the most important part of this journey: hope. 

Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

There are many area of life where we know what we "should" be doing...but getting ourselves to actually do them is a different story. 

Here's how to do the things we don't feel like doing.

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When it comes to what they're experiencing in menopause, so many women struggle to explain to their husbands that nothing is working, despite working so hard. After all, if our own doctors don't know that eat less & move more doesn't work anymore, how can we expect husbands to understand?! 

So, husbands, this one's for you: here are the Cliff Notes on why nothing is working, despite doing everything right, in menopause. 

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So many women feel gaslit by their doc because, as of now, doctors aren't being taught about menopause in med school!

Check out Gina's story of utter frustration to taking control, as an ER doc who never learning this in school.

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Check out my (free) workshop, How to Fire Up Your Metabolism in Menopause and Beyond right here: www.MindStrongFitness.com

After working with menopausal women for over a decade, there's one heart breaking theme I see time and time again: waiting for someone to tell us it's ok to take care of US. 

It's the difference between a life that sets your soul on fire...and a life of regret. Here's how to get comfortable putting the oxygen mask on you after a lifetime of putting everyone else first.

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The scale can be our downfall IF we don't understand what it actually is (and what it isn't). Here's exactly what we need to know to ensure we're on the right path...

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