How Much Protein Do You Need as You Age?

High-protein foods like salmon, eggs, chicken, nuts, cheese, and yogurt to support muscle maintenance and healthy aging

Have you noticed your body changing as you get older? Maybe you’re seeing a little more fat around your midsection and less muscle tone in your arms and legs. You may feel slightly weaker than you used to, or notice that your metabolism doesn’t feel quite the same. Many people assume these changes are simply…

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Not Losing Weight on GLP-1 Medications? What to Reassess

Person sitting on the floor next to a scale, representing not losing weight while using GLP-1 medication

You started a GLP-1 medication, your appetite dropped, and weight loss came easily at first. Now the scale has stopped moving and you’re wondering whether you’re doing something wrong or if the medication has stopped working. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. And it does not mean you have failed or that the…

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Weight Loss After 40

Weight loss over 40 concept — woman stepping on scale with tape measure on floor

What always worked for you in the past just isn’t cutting it anymore. I hear this from my clients all the time, especially when it comes to weight loss over 40. And let me assure you: you’re not imagining it. This is really happening. As we move through our 40s, 50s, and beyond, weight loss…

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Benefits of Resistance Training for PCOS

If you spend any time on the internet or social media, you’re probably overwhelmed with the conflicting advice on exercise. One site says weight training is the best, while another site says it will worsen your PCOS or cause you to get too bulky due to already high testosterone levels. So what’s the deal? The…

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Why It’s SO Important to Build Muscle

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Another New Year’s Eve has passed and with that comes New Year’s resolutions. Losing weight and getting in shape are both among the top changes people want to make in their lives. The two are often interchangeable. If you get in shape, you will probably also lose weight. Conversely, if you lose weight, you’ll most likely…

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