There’s nothing more frustrating than feeling like you’re doing all the right things to lose weight and get healthy, only to see the scale just not budge. Believe me, I get it. After all, it’s one thing to KNOW you’re not really eating as well as you could be, or that you blew it over the weekend, or that you’re just not trying all that hard. But it’s a whole different level of frustration when you actually ARE putting in the effort, and yet the scale doesn’t reflect it. And while on some level we probably know that getting healthy for life isn’t JUST about the number on the scale, it’s still ..read more

Fair warning—this article might get a little bit spicy. Because I recently watched Oprah’s big weight loss special and I have a LOT of thoughts. In case you missed it, let me fill you in: The special was called, “Shame, Blame, and the Weight Loss Revolution,” and for lack of a better word, it was basically an hour-long infomercial for Ozempic and other weight loss drugs. Oprah’s “revolution” is that Ozempic is amazing, and that everyone—including children—should be clamoring to take it without hesitation, nevermind the fact that it’s ridiculously expensive, comes with a ton of scary side effec ..read more

Is 40 really the new 20?  Okay maybe not, but as I get ready to celebrate my 46th birthday this week, I contend that there IS definitely a whole lot of life left after 40.  In fact, I think I’d even go so far as to say this is my favorite decade so far!  And so in celebration of my birthday and hopefully aging gracefully, I thought today I’d share a few of my favorite things about life in my 40s—the things that honestly have surprised me.  And whether you’re in your 40’s, 50’s, or beyond, I’ll be curious to know whether you agree. So, without further ado–here are the five s ..read more

If you’re a woman over 40, the topic of hormones is one that seems to come up a lot. And it’s true that hormonal health plays a massive role in pretty much every aspect of our overall health and wellbeing, from our energy levels, to our mood, to our ability to lose weight and keep it off. But even if you understand hormones in a general sense, you might still be wondering what they actually are, how they work, and how you can get your own hormones to start working FOR you, rather than against you. So let’s talk about it. The Role of Hormones in Health & Weight Loss The reality is that hor ..read more

What does it actually mean to be a Health Rebel?  It’s a term we use a lot around here, but I don’t know that we’ve ever taken the time to actually sit down and define exactly what that means. And so, just in case you’re wondering whether the term applies to you, keep reading. Because honestly, if you had asked me about this a few years ago, I don’t think I would have identified myself as a Health Rebel. I was just a gal who, like so many other midlife women, struggled with trying to lose weight and get healthy. It was a constant battle. And if you’re fighting that battle right now, you p ..read more

Raise your hand if you’re a box checker. And by that, I mean, raise your hand if you like to do things RIGHT. If you’re going to focus on losing weight, you’re going to follow ALL the rules and do ALL the things. Count your calories. Check. Exercise. Check. Drink lots of water. Check. Totally obsess over the number on the scale. Check. Think about food all the time. Check. After all, that’s what dieting is, right?   It’s misery. It’s suffering. It’s equal parts discipline and deprivation. And if you can just keep checking off ALL the boxes and doing the right things, you’re bound to ..read more

What if I told you that the reason you’ve struggled to lose weight and get healthy is NOT because there’s something wrong with you, or because you’re over 40 and your metabolism has stopped working, or because you’re weak and lack the willpower to actually make the necessary changes in your life. What if told you it was something bigger than that? Something a LOT more sinister? What if I told you that the reason you’ve probably struggled—maybe even your whole life—is because the food industry and the pharmaceutical industry have literally been conspiring against you. They want you sick and fat ..read more

It never fails, right? The minute you decide you’re going to start eating better or trying to lose weight, you find yourself thinking about food ALL THE TIME.  But have you ever stopped to think about what’s ACTUALLY going on to make you feel so hungry? Because, believe it or not, all hunger is not created equal. And if you’re ready to get serious about changing your habits, then it’s important to understand what’s actually going on, so that you can also better understand how to respond. Because the truth is, everything we think we know about hunger is 100% WRONG. And not only that, but t ..read more

Did you know that happiness is actually a superpower? It’s true! And not only that, but consciously cultivating happiness and joy in your life on a daily basis, especially in the midst of a world that can seem pretty dark and depressing most of the time, be truly transformative for your health, your relationships, and your overall well-being. Happy people live longer. They’re more attractive. They have more fun. So I guess the question we need to ask is HOW. How can you be happier, right where you are? How can you be happier when there’s so much about life that ISN’T all sunshine and roses? Ho ..read more

Stress. For most of us, it’s just a normal part of life, right? We spend a good chunk of our weeks feeling stretched to the max and overwhelmed by the sheer number of tasks still left undone on that neverending list of things to do. Half the time we’re running on adrenaline and can’t turn off our brain, and the other half we just want to crawl into a ball and just veg out to get away from the constant flow of thoughts and worries and things we need to take care of. And if you’re feeling this way right now, I promise you—you’re definitely not alone. But just because all this ongoing stress and ..read more