Why Diets Don’t Work
Especially as an active woman over 40… Allow me to clarify what I mean when I say diets don’t work. Of course, the term diet can be used in the …
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Constipation, Bloating, and Perimenopause
The Latin word “peri” translates to around, about, beyond. So, quite literally, perimenopause is the phase of life around menopause. Perimenopause is marked by changes in reproductive hormones as your …
What’s the Best Decaf Energy Gel?
DISCLOSURE: THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. THIS MEANS THAT I RECEIVE A COMMISSION IF YOU DECIDE TO MAKE A PURCHASE BY CLICKING ON ANY OF THE PRODUCT LINKS BELOW, …
Should Women Take Creatine?
“We want to pump…you up!”. Remember Hanz and Franz from Saturday Night Live in the ‘90s? Maybe I’m dating myself a little…if you’re not familiar I encourage you to look …
Signs of Magnesium Deficiency
Did you know that magnesium is one of the most abundant minerals in your body? And yet we don’t really hear that much about it from our healthcare providers. Magnesium …
How to Increase Metabolism After 40
It’s almost like there’s a switch that gets flipped on your 40th birthday. Even if you’ve never struggled with weight in your life, you suddenly start to get a little …
How Much Water Should Athletes Drink?
Temperatures are on the rise across the country this summer! Here in Phoenix, I look like the red angry face emoji about 30 seconds into every one of my runs. …
Hormones and Metabolism in the Menstrual Cycle
What are the female hormones? Hormones are chemicals produced in the body that send signals to and influence other parts of the body. Females have four primary hormones involved in …
Runner’s Stomach – What it is and how to avoid it
You may have heard this term in runner or triathlete circles and wondered what it is. Or maybe you’ve heard it referred to as “runner’s trots” or “runner’s diarrhea”. Regardless …
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Absorption of Protein: How Much is Too Much?
Proteins are found in everything, including both animal and plant-based foods.