Andrea Gri, Naturopathic Doctor

Andrea Gri, Naturopathic Doctor Naturopathic doctor who focuses her practice on women's hormonal and metabolic health.

Dr. Gri, ND is a licensed naturopathic physician with a passion for promoting health, wellness and integrative medicine. As a clinician, she focuses her practice on fertility, nutrition, weight loss, and women’s health. Her goal is to inspire, motivate, and empower others to make positive lifestyle choices in order to live well and achieve their best state of health.

If you’ve been eating less and moving more but the scale won’t budge, it’s likely not your lack of effort — it’s your bi...
11/11/2025

If you’ve been eating less and moving more but the scale won’t budge, it’s likely not your lack of effort — it’s your biology.

When hormones like insulin, cortisol, and estrogen get out of balance, your body becomes more efficient at holding on to weight — even when you’re “doing everything right.”

That’s why calorie counting alone doesn’t work for so many women in midlife.

Your next step?
💡 Take my Weight Loss Blocker Quiz to find out if your hormones could be standing in the way of your progress!

👉 Click on the link in my bio or go to https://drgri.com/quiz

Research shows that certain genes — like the FTO gene, often found in women with PCOS — can affect appetite, satiety, an...
11/09/2025

Research shows that certain genes — like the FTO gene, often found in women with PCOS — can affect appetite, satiety, and how efficiently your body burns energy.

That means for some women, the messages from hunger and fullness hormones are different. You might feel hungrier after meals, crave certain foods more intensely, or find it harder to maintain weight — even with the same effort as someone else.

That’s why a one-size-fits-all approach like “eat less, move more” often fails women with PCOS.
Supporting insulin sensitivity, reducing inflammation, improving sleep, managing stress, and using the right nutrition (and sometimes medication) all matter.

If you’ve ever felt like your body isn’t responding the way it “should,” know this — your biology is unique, and your care plan should be too. 🤍

If you’ve struggled with your weight for years, you’ve likely felt the sting of repeated “failures.”But you are not the ...
11/05/2025

If you’ve struggled with your weight for years, you’ve likely felt the sting of repeated “failures.”
But you are not the failure.

The problem isn’t your effort. The problem is the outdated solution you were given.
“Eat less, move more” ignores the complex headwinds women face in midlife: shifting hormones, metabolic changes, stress, sleep disruption, emotional load… all of it matters.

If you’ve felt like nothing works anymore, it’s not a lack of willpower. It’s a sign your body needs a different approach — one that works with your physiology, not against it.

It begins with showing yourself the same compassion you’d offer a best friend.
Let go of past attempts, understand the unique headwinds you face,
and create a plan that truly supports you. 🌿

You are worthy of the transformation you desire.

If you think of movement only as a way to burn calories, it’s hard to make it a lasting habit.For me, movement is part o...
11/04/2025

If you think of movement only as a way to burn calories, it’s hard to make it a lasting habit.

For me, movement is part of my day because of how it makes me feel — more energy, better mood, more patience. The effect is immediate.

I choose forms of movement I actually enjoy (and yes, that’s the secret to consistency). Getting stronger also builds mental resilience — it changes how you show up for yourself in every area of life.

Why do you move?

Halloween is such a fun time of year. Costumes, laughter, candy everywhere. But it’s also when weight bias and food guil...
10/31/2025

Halloween is such a fun time of year. Costumes, laughter, candy everywhere. But it’s also when weight bias and food guilt tend to sneak into the mix.

You might hear (or even catch yourself saying):
👻 “I’ll be good after Halloween.”
🍬 “I can’t keep candy in the house. I have no control.”
🧙‍♀️ “I’ll just work this off tomorrow.”

Sound familiar? You’re definitely not alone, and none of this makes you weak or undisciplined. These comments reflect how weight bias and diet culture have taught us to moralize food and our bodies.

Here's what I want you to know:
🍫 Enjoying candy doesn’t make you “bad.”
🧡 One day (or even a few) of treats won’t derail your health.
💪 Your body is adaptable and resilient. It deserves kindness, not punishment.

So this Halloween, try something different. Pause, take a few breaths, and remind yourself that food isn’t a moral test. It’s just food, and you’re allowed to enjoy it.

Happy Halloween!! 🎃💜

Between the excitement, the late nights, and the stress of high pressure games — your body might be feeling the buzz of ...
10/28/2025

Between the excitement, the late nights, and the stress of high pressure games — your body might be feeling the buzz of the World Series just as much as your mind. ⚾️

When we’re in that on-edge, go-go-go state, our nervous system shifts into fight-or-flight mode.
Heart rate goes up, cortisol rises, and your body starts holding onto energy instead of releasing it — making it harder to relax, digest, or even sleep well after the game.

One of my favorite tools for calming the nervous system — during high-pressure moments or just everyday stress — is box breathing.

Here’s how to try it 👇
1️⃣ Inhale through your nose for 4 counts
2️⃣ Hold your breath for 4 counts
3️⃣ Exhale slowly for 4 counts
4️⃣ Hold again for 4 counts
Repeat for a few rounds — you’ll feel your heart rate slow and your body soften.

💜 Whether it’s a Blue Jays nail-biter or a stressful day at work, box breathing helps your body feel safe again — and that’s where real balance begins.

There has been so much excitement and buzz with Jays being in the World Series, but for many of my patients there’s one ...
10/27/2025

There has been so much excitement and buzz with Jays being in the World Series, but for many of my patients there’s one thing they don’t love about game night…
👉 The late starts.
👉 The late finishes.
👉 And the late-night snacking that often sneaks in between innings.

Here are a few ways to enjoy the game without the late-night snack hangover:
🥩 Fill up on protein + fibre throughout the day to stay satisfied longer.
🥕 Swap candy or chips for crunchy veggies or roasted chickpeas.
🚫 Keep tempting snacks out of the house (or at least out of reach!).
🖐️ Keep your hands busy — try a stress ball or stretch break between innings.
🧘‍♀️ Do something else — stand, stretch, hydrate, or cheer instead of snack.

Enjoy the game, enjoy the moment, and Go Jays Go! 💙 💙 💙

When it comes to weight management, we often focus on appetite, metabolism, and hormones — and yes, they’re all importan...
10/24/2025

When it comes to weight management, we often focus on appetite, metabolism, and hormones — and yes, they’re all important.

But there’s another piece that’s often overlooked, especially for busy women:
✨ Signals of safety.

When your body doesn’t interpret your environment as safe — when it’s stuck in constant go-go-go, do-do-do mode — it shifts into conservation mode.
That means holding on to energy (and fat), tightening metabolism, and making it harder to lose weight.

But when your body feels safe — calm, present, and grounded — it can shift into release mode.
That’s when you’re able to burn energy efficiently, regulate appetite, and support healthy weight loss.

🧘‍♀️ Quick tip to try:
Before your next meal, pause and take 3 slow, mindful breaths.
Notice the smell of your food, the colours, the textures — and then begin eating.

Make this your weekend mindfulness challenge:
👉 Take 3 mindful breaths before lunch or dinner and see how it changes your experience.

Let me know how it goes — I’d love to hear what you notice. 💜

“I’m eating healthy… I’m exercising… so why isn’t anything working anymore?”If that sounds familiar — you’re not alone.S...
10/22/2025

“I’m eating healthy… I’m exercising… so why isn’t anything working anymore?”

If that sounds familiar — you’re not alone.
So many women in their 40s tell me they’re doing everything right, yet their body suddenly feels like it’s stopped responding.

Here’s why ⬇️

As estrogen begins to fluctuate in perimenopause, it affects two key things:
💫 Insulin sensitivity — meaning your body becomes less efficient at managing blood sugar and storing energy.
💫 Muscle maintenance — since estrogen helps preserve lean muscle, lower levels can slow metabolism and make it easier to gain fat, even without changing how you eat.

So no — your body isn’t “broken.” It’s just changing.

✨ One simple place to start:
Add 2 strength-training sessions per week to help rebuild muscle, improve insulin sensitivity, and reignite your metabolism.

To know if this hormonal pattern might be showing up for you, take my short quiz — it’s quick and eye-opening.
💜 Link in bio.

The Menopause Society puts it perfectly:“The bottom line on weight gain in menopause is — you have to run to stay in pla...
10/20/2025

The Menopause Society puts it perfectly:

“The bottom line on weight gain in menopause is — you have to run to stay in place.”

And for many women, it really does feel that way.

I often hear:
“I’m eating well and exercising, but nothing seems to work anymore.”
That frustration is valid — because your body, hormones, and life circumstances are all different now.

What worked ten years ago may not work the same way today — and that’s not your fault.

There’s a common hormonal pattern I see again and again in practice that often gets missed, but can quietly block sustainable weight management.

I’ve created a short quiz to help you see if this pattern might be showing up for you.

💜 Click the link in my bio to take the quiz.

Today, on World Menopause Day, I’m joining women worldwide in raising awareness about this year’s theme: Lifestyle Medic...
10/18/2025

Today, on World Menopause Day, I’m joining women worldwide in raising awareness about this year’s theme: Lifestyle Medicine.
Because nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management don’t just shape how we feel in midlife — they shape how we function.

Here’s why this conversation matters ⬇️
📊 2 million working women in Canada are between 45–55 — the prime years for perimenopause and menopause.

💼 1 in 10 women will leave the workforce due to unmanaged menopause symptoms.
📅 Vasomotor symptoms (like hot flashes and night sweats) are linked to higher absenteeism and reduced work ability.

💰 Untreated symptoms lead to more healthcare visits and higher costs for individuals and employers alike.

Earlier this week, I had the privilege of leading a Lunch & Learn on “Menopause in the Workplace — What Every Woman Needs to Know.”
Because menopause doesn’t pause your career — and it shouldn’t limit your potential.

Let’s continue to create workplaces where women in midlife are seen, supported, and able to thrive.

💜 Here’s to rewriting the menopause story — together.

Today I’m speaking at a Lunch & Learn on “Menopause in the Workplace — What Every Woman Needs to Know.”We’re talking abo...
10/15/2025

Today I’m speaking at a Lunch & Learn on “Menopause in the Workplace — What Every Woman Needs to Know.”

We’re talking about real-life strategies for navigating symptoms, optimizing energy, and creating supportive environments where women in midlife can continue to perform, lead, and thrive.

Because menopause doesn’t pause your career — and it shouldn’t limit your potential.

If your workplace is interested in a Menopause in the Workplace session, send me a DM — I’d love to bring this conversation to your organization.

Let’s make workplaces menopause-inclusive, one conversation at a time. 💜

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