Does Perimenopause Change How We Should Exercise?
When I was younger, I assumed that by the time I got to my 40s, I wouldn’t be as strong or fit or capable. In some ways, I don’t think it really crossed my mind at all—what my body would…
Category Health & Fitness
Tired of Quitting Your Goals? Here’s How to Trust Yourself Again
Thinking about quitting a goal before you really even get started? I think we’ve all been there… or at least I have. What I set out to do feels SO huge that I sometimes feel like quitting—before I’ve even started.…
What I Wish I Knew Before Perimenopause: My Journey to Hormone Replacement Therapy
I distinctly remember my first hot flash. My husband and I had stopped for breakfast on our way to Atlantic City for an overnight stay. Sitting in the booth across from him, I suddenly felt heat rising through my body—like…
Why Yoga Isn’t Enough to Improve Bone Density
Can yoga actually improve bone density? If you ask Google, you’ll find all sorts of resources saying yes—yoga is an effective method for building bone density and preventing osteoporotic fractures, like hip or femur breaks from falls. A search for…
The Energy Budget: How to Spend Your Mental Energy Wisely
Ever feel like you’re running on fumes and your brain feels like scrambled eggs? You, my friend, are likely battling mental fatigue—a sneaky energy thief that can leave even the most active, health-conscious women feeling utterly drained. The culprit? Your…
Does Lifting Weights Stunt Growth in Kids? What Parents Need to Know
A few weeks ago, I shared a short video of me deadlifting in my home gym with my 3-year-old toddler next to me, copying me with his own little barbell. It was one of those sweet moments I can’t help…
The Hidden Cost of Happy Hour: 6 Midlife Drinking Red Flags Every Woman Should Know
Women. Alcohol. Midlife. What could go wrong? At first glance, nothing seems too crazy. So, you’re kicking back and relaxing with a little more alcohol than you used to. No biggie. You deserve it. The kids are gone. You have…
How I Made Strength Training Sustainable For Me As a Mom
For a long time, I was scared to strength train. As a former Division 1 athlete, it sounds ridiculous, but it’s true. For me, strength training had always been something that led me to burnout. But I after I became…
What Death Taught Me About Life: A Mindful Approach to Grief, Loss, and Aging
Note: The post below references my experiences with and thoughts on death and dying. These are topics we each must approach in our own way and in our own time. If you feel ready to dive in with me, read…
The Wireless Bra Diaries: Top Picks for the Best Wire-Free Bras for DD+ Sizes
I don’t mess around when it comes to comfort. I am not the sacrifice-comfort-for-style kind of gal. And bras? Whew. Bras are high stakes—especially when you wear a DD+ cup size. Too tight, too itchy, too stabby? NOPE. That’s why…