“I spent years obsessing over the scale and diet after diet, counting calories, recording every bite, saying I can eat anything today because I will ‘start’ tomorrow…  When I turned 50 I made a promise to myself that I would never go on a “diet” again and that I would stop obsessing over the numbers on the scale.”  These were words from my recent client, Naomi.  Naomi and I met for a 60-minute Clarity Coaching session — my newest offering for nutrition coaching. These tailor-made sessions are great for self-starters who are ready to take their wellness goals to the next lev ..read more

Last week I shared with you science-based research about CREATINE and its benefits beyond muscle gains and performance. ( Hint, it may help with mood and for those who struggle with depression and anxiety). While brunching during AMC’s retreat weekend, Marie, one of my loyal clients asked a great question… What’s the difference between collagen peptide powder and whey protein powder? Ah, good one… Maybe you’re asking that too? Both are a protein source. BUT, they do serve different purposes. COLLAGEN PEPTIDES: Derived from animal connective tissues, it’s  ..read more

I posted this image on IG and FB page and my DM’s exploded!  WHY? Lots of you wanted to know why I chose to take creatine and the benefits…  I decided to start using this creatine monohydrate supplement in November as I learned more about its benefits in my perimenopause research. It felt like a no-brainer to add this to my self-care routine. And I can say without doubt, I’ve felt a difference in my mood, my ability to exercise harder, lift heavier, and experience a better recovery post-workout.  FACT: Creatine has been named by the Women’s Health Organization as an essential n ..read more

I squirmed in bed as I heard my son’s heavy feet pound as he descended down the stairs.  I note I’m not feeling rested…and question if I slept more than a couple of hours. Then there’s the sniff, hoping to find the slightest passage of air through my achy nostrils.  Nope. Sigh. Sneeze. A few moments later my husband quietly peeps his head into our cozy bedroom while I’m propped up scrolling on my phone. “Happy Birthday, Honey.”    Eh.  Last weekend I celebrated 52 times around the sun. How did that happen? Again. Already. I felt like I was just in Cabo celebrating my ..read more

“Is this what the next 5 or 10 years of my life are going to be like?” As we are all learning, the menopause transition is NATURAL, NORMAL and an inevitable part of most women’s lives and has many effects on a woman’s body.  Here’s the good news…  There are simple things you can do to ease symptoms and have a better experience… while also improving your overall health, well-being and longevity.  In this email, I’m sharing one nutrition strategy with you that you can begin to implement immediately. (A follow-up to, “The Signs & Science of the Menopause Transition” blog pos ..read more

“Is this what the next 5 or 10 years of my life are going to be like?” As we are all learning, the menopause transition is NATURAL, NORMAL and an inevitable part of most women’s lives and has many effects on a woman’s body.  Here’s the good news…  There are simple things you can do to ease symptoms and have a better experience… while also improving your overall health, well-being and longevity.  In this email, I’m sharing one nutrition strategy with you that you can begin to implement immediately. But first a quick disclaimer… I’ve spent 20 years in the coaching field, and I can ..read more

A couple of days ago I shared the first email in a series about my bumpy road as I traverse through the menopause transition and how I’m on a mission to bring more awareness to this transition and provide strategies to help you. In this email I’m pulling back the curtain on the signs and the science behind the perimenopause transition. Read on if this pertains to you or someone you love… First, the SCIENCE of Menopause: This may surprise you… MENOPAUSE is defined as just ONE moment in time: the moment when you’ve been period-free for a full year.  But all the hormonal fluctuations that ca ..read more

Fifteen years ago I was inspired to create a fitness community for expecting and new moms which led to the beautiful birth of Active Moms’ Club in 2008… …three years before my twin boys were born!   AMC was truly my first baby.  At the time, pre- and postnatal fitness classes were unique and sought-after in Chicago. As a new mom I was at the helm of supporting women through their postpartum journey.  Fast forward to 2023, I continue to serve moms in their fitness journey. These days most of my clients are in their 40’s and have kids in elementary and middle school.  I ..read more

Today is the first day of my new fitness experiment. I’m going down a deep rabbit hole… consuming all fitness and nutrition knowledge I can about the menopause transition. Who’s with me here? Based on my findings, I’m on a mission to change up my workouts. I’m replacing one of my “steady state” cardio workouts with a HIGH INTENSITY workout. Dr. Stacy Sims—THE resource for the menopause transition as it relates to fitness & nutrition— refers to these as S.I.T. workouts. A SIT (Sprint Interval Training) is kinda the same as a HIIT but it’s specifically cardio based – think running, cycling ..read more

I’m bored with my food choices lately… I know I need to eat more protein but I don’t know what foods to add to my plate.  Do any of these statements resonate with you? I’ve been receiving a lot of questions after I shared my most popular blog sequence, “The Secret to Protein”. If you didn’t read it, the “secret” might surprise you.    For my clients who are working on increasing their protein intake (and that’s 99% of them), there are three practical strategies to use: Include protein where you usually don’t (e.g. high carb breakfast or snacks) Increase the serving size w ..read more