Master Her Health

 The average woman spends 17 years of her life dieting. 45% of American women are on a diet on any given day.  Imagine how many of your dreams can come true with that time? Write a book, start a non-profit, create a life-changing business! What is even more upsetting is that it begins at a very young age. 51% of 9-10 year-old girls feel better about themselves if they are on a diet.  The diet industry loves this and targets young girls and women. The total U.S. weight loss industry has grown to a historic peak of $90 billion in 2023. We are stuck in this vicious cycle of losing weight and 95% of dieters regaining it back, only to go back on another diet. Diets are stealing our time, energy, and money.   We are constantly getting the message to make ourselves smaller to be "more worthy" which couldn't be farther from the truth.  As long as you are distracted by shrinking yourself you aren't expanding your life.  WE CAN CHANGE THIS MINDSET.  My...

  I got a Toto Washlet for Mother's day. Not familiar? It's a bidet with all the bells & whistles including a heated seat and dryer! This toilet seat is going to bring me years of joy. I am smiling right now just thinking about sitting on that warm toilet seat when I wake up to go in the middle of the night. This got me thinking about how as women it's part of our culture to be self-sacrificing and put ourselves LAST. There is nothing wrong with serving others, I love to do it too. But more importantly, you need to SERVE yourself. I notice the self-sacrificing mindset leads to beliefs like "no fun or pleasure can be had until" fill-in-the-blank: my to-do-list is complete, I have X amount of money saved, I lose X amount of pounds, I have more time, or I get one more degree. I for sure wasn't going to buy myself a Toto anytime soon. I even said earlier this month that we should wait longer to get it! Why?!!! Chances are you are most likely pleasure starved. ...

  Have you had this conversation? Me to my 8 yo: "I know you don't like bell peppers, so here are some peas to have with dinner." My 8 yo: "Noooo Mom, I didn't like them when I was in second grade, but I like them now." Me: "Ohhhh okay, I didn't get the memo." Are you tired of the nightly battle at the dinner table, trying to accommodate or guess everyone's different food preferences? Cooking for a family with diverse tastes and dietary needs can feel like an endless challenge that we all struggle with. But fear not, because I'm here to help you get back your sanity and energy in the kitchen with 3 strategies to streamline mealtime into a no-stress event: Build Your Meal Around a Flexible Base : Instead of preparing entirely separate meals for each family member, focus on creating a flexible base that can be customized to suit different preferences. For example, start with a neutral base like rice, pasta, quinoa, or a salad. Then offer ...

  Do you often feel like there is a new diet trend every week leaving you feeling confused about what is healthiest to eat? The total U.S. weight loss industry has grown to a historic peak of  $90 billion  in 2023. The diet industry wants us to be confused and doubt our own intuition. Listen, what we put into our bodies plays a pivoting role in our health and especially how we handle the perimenopause into menopause transition. The truth is it really can be as simple as real, whole foods that nourish your body, clear the brain, give you energy, reduce bloating, keep your glucose steady, lower inflammation, and ultimately free of chronic diseases. When I cut back on ultra-processed foods, ate more at each meal with a balanced plate so much changed for me. I was able to stop taking a chronic medication, no longer felt shaky & hangry, & had more energy.  Still don't know where to start? Here is a list of  10 healthy foods to boost energy for women in perime...