Coach Catharine here. I need to talk about something that’s been making me angry for a while now. The cortisol perimenopause myth is everywhere, and it’s ruining how women feel about their own bodies. Specifically, the claim that cortisol is destroying your life, and that you need expensive tests and supplements to fix it. You’ve probably seen […]
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Jun
Jun
Another poor night’s sleep, and you can’t stop reaching for snacks. This isn’t a willpower issue. It’s biology — and it’s biology that almost nobody wins against without understanding what’s actually happening. Why Poor Sleep Makes You Eat More (And Stalls Fat Loss) What Poor Sleep Does to Your Appetite Hormones Two hormones regulate hunger […]
08
Jun
Jun
The all-or-nothing trap. You miss a day. Maybe two. And instead of filing that under normal human behavior, you file it under failure. Suddenly, you need a new Monday. A new month. A better plan. What could have been a momentary pause turns into a dead stop — not because of the missed days, but […]
02
Jun
Jun
You’ve probably seen the claims: creatine clears brain fog, boosts mood, protects your brain during menopause. But what does the research actually say? This guide breaks down the evidence, calls out where the hype outpaces the science, and gives you the real picture so you can make informed decisions with your healthcare provider. Creatine and […]
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May
May
Let’s talk body confidence. Every June, the same narrative takes over. Get leaner. Get toned. Get ready. Ready for what, exactly? A photo? Someone else’s approval? Summer-ready has been sold to you as a number on a scale or a size on a tag. Neither one tells you how you actually feel as you walk […]
18
May
May
You ordered the light option. You logged it carefully. You did everything right. Or at least, according to the restaurant calorie counts you were working from. And after a couple of weeks, the scale still hasn’t moved. Here’s something worth knowing: that 300-calorie salad may have been closer to 600. Why Restaurant Calorie Counts Are […]
11
May
May
In parts 1 and 2 of this series, we discussed what menopause is and how it changes your propensity for fat loss. Now, let’s talk a bit about how your diet can optimize your weight loss journey further during menopause. For those who are familiar with the basics of nutrition, many of these points are […]
06
May
May
There are a lot of workout plans out there. Ours included. And if you have never followed a structured program before, or you have but it did not work, the sheer number of options can make the decision feel harder than it needs to be. The truth is, choosing the right plan comes down to […]
01
May
May
Every spring it starts. The six-week summer body transformation programs. The before-and-after photos. The promises that feel almost believable when you’ve got a vacation on the calendar and a deadline looming. The desperation makes sense. Summer is real, it’s coming, and drastic action feels necessary. It isn’t. Why Your Six-Week Summer Body Plan Is Going […]
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Apr
Apr
You’re eating clean. You’ve cut out the junk. You’re cooking at home, choosing whole foods, skipping the drive-through. By any reasonable measure, you’re eating well. So why isn’t the scale moving? The problem isn’t your food choices. It’s the framework you’re using to make them. Eating Clean but Not Losing Weight? Here’s Why. “Clean” Is […]