HOW TO BE FIT AND HEALTHY IN PERIMENOPAUSE AND MENOPAUSE
Jennifer West McKinney Jennifer West McKinney

HOW TO BE FIT AND HEALTHY IN PERIMENOPAUSE AND MENOPAUSE

If you’ve noticed your body playing tricks on you lately—hot flashes at 2 a.m., weight gain that seems to appear out of nowhere, or mood swings that rival a roller coaster—you are not alone. Perimenopause and menopause can feel like a wild ride, but you have the power to take control.  I’m here to show you how to stay fit and healthy through the journey! 

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THE BEST FITNESS PROGRAM FOR MENOPAUSE
Jennifer West McKinney Jennifer West McKinney

THE BEST FITNESS PROGRAM FOR MENOPAUSE

An effective fitness program for women in the menopause transition will consist of five aspects: Strength Training, Sprint Training, Mobility Training, Balance and Power Training, and Daily Movement.

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MENO-MOCKTAILS! ALCOHOL-FREE COCKTAILS RECIPES
Jennifer West McKinney Jennifer West McKinney

MENO-MOCKTAILS! ALCOHOL-FREE COCKTAILS RECIPES

Bringing together our last two posts of what to eat and what not to eat during perimenopause and post-menopause, today we’ll be providing a few of our favorite meno-mocktail recipes. 

If your habits include a cocktail or a glass of wine with dinner or before bed to unwind, these recipes make great, alcohol-free replacements. 

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WHAT TO EAT DURING PERIMENOPAUSE
Jennifer West McKinney Jennifer West McKinney

WHAT TO EAT DURING PERIMENOPAUSE

We know figuring out what to eat and how to eat can be hard at any time, but it is especially hard during perimenopause and menopause. Today we’ll share the foods you should incorporate into your diet, based on research-backed, evidence- based information. 

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MENOPAUSE FOODS TO AVOID
Jennifer West McKinney Jennifer West McKinney

MENOPAUSE FOODS TO AVOID

Understanding all the information around nutrition and menopause can be hard. We receive a lot of questions about which foods to eat and which to avoid. This blog post will cover the foods (or food groups) to avoid.

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HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT IN PERIMENOPAUSE AND POST-MENOPAUSE
Jennifer West McKinney Jennifer West McKinney

HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT IN PERIMENOPAUSE AND POST-MENOPAUSE

Hoping to lose weight in menopause? This post will detail proven, evidence-based strategies to increase fat loss in the menopause transition.  (We want to preface this post by saying that weight loss is not and should not be a goal for everyone in perimenopause or postmenopause.)

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WHAT IS A MENOPAUSE COACH?
Jennifer West McKinney Jennifer West McKinney

WHAT IS A MENOPAUSE COACH?

Curious about what a menopause coach is and who should work with one? A menopause coach is a coach who works specifically with women in the menopause transition and throughout postmenopause. The menopause coach provides lifestyle, fitness, and nutrition coaching to help women manage symptoms and ensure their body and mind are optimized for longevity. Read on for more!

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NIGHT SWEATS: SYMPTOM DEEP DIVE
Jennifer West McKinney Jennifer West McKinney

NIGHT SWEATS: SYMPTOM DEEP DIVE

In this blog post, we’ll be covering yet another annoying menopause symptom- night sweats.  We’ll cover why night sweats occur during menopause and offer evidence-based strategies for managing and alleviating this frustrating menopause symptom.

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MENOPAUSE BRAIN FOG: SYMPTOM DEEP DIVE
Jennifer West McKinney Jennifer West McKinney

MENOPAUSE BRAIN FOG: SYMPTOM DEEP DIVE

Brain fog is a common and frustrating symptom of the menopause transition. This blog post aims to shed light on what brain fog is, why it happens during menopause, and evidence-based strategies to manage and overcome it.

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MENOPAUSE ANXIETY: SYMPTOM DEEP DIVE
Jennifer West McKinney Jennifer West McKinney

MENOPAUSE ANXIETY: SYMPTOM DEEP DIVE

Anxiety is a common yet frequently overlooked symptom of menopause. This post will help you understand what menopause-related anxiety is, why it occurs, and how to manage, enabling you to navigate this phase with greater ease and confidence.

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