Many of the women I work with are not lacking motivation, knowledge or discipline. They are accustomed to setting goals, managing demanding schedules and taking responsibility for both their professional and personal lives. Yet when their energy begins to decline, their mood changes or their weight becomes more difficult to manage, they often assume they need to try harder. They decide to eat less, exercise more, reduce carbohydrates, stop snacking or become stricter with themselves. When...

As women, we often focus on visible health markers—weight, skin, or energy levels—but one critical part of our body is too often overlooked: our bones. Many of us assume that once our bones are formed, that’s it—they’re solid, unchanging, and “set for life.” The reality, though, is very different. Bones are living tissues, constantly renewing themselves. Cells called osteoclasts break down old bone, while osteoblasts build new bone. During childhood and adolescence, the emphasis is on...

If you’re in perimenopause and finding that weight loss feels harder than it used to, you’re not imagining it — and you’re certainly not failing. Perimenopause can begin up to 10 years before you actually reach menopause, often catching women off guard. For many, unexplained weight gain — particularly around the middle — is one of the earliest and most frustrating signs that our bodies are changing. This is one of the most common frustrations I hear from women at this stage of life. Whether...