Andrea Gri, Naturopathic Doctor

12/09/2025

Medications help with appetite, and for many women, that’s incredibly valuable.

But your metabolism, your muscle, your stress physiology, and your habits?

Those don’t change with a prescription.

If you want results that last, you need both sides of the equation.

📩 DM me if you want guidance that supports not just appetite… but your metabolism, muscle, and long-term vitality. ✨

12/05/2025

If weight loss feels harder now than it used to… this is for you.
My new free, on-demand webinar is officially live!
Link in bio to watch. 🎥✨

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12/03/2025

December brings shorter days, fuller schedules, holiday plans,
and cold + flu season.

Many women are juggling work, home life, sick kiddos,
and the nightly “Elf Magic” that comes with having little ones this time of year.

So if you’ve been feeling more overwhelmed or on edge, you’re not imagining it.

Common signs your body is running on stress mode:
✨ Trouble sleeping
✨ More cravings
✨ Muscle tension
✨ Racing mind
✨ Difficulty being present

These aren’t character flaws — they’re signals your body needs support in slowing down.

One of the simplest tools?
Slow down your breathing, especially the exhale.
It gently shifts your body out of stress mode and helps you feel more grounded.

Try placing cues where you’ll see them: sticky notes, car reminders, or a phone alert.
Small prompts make a meaningful difference this time of year. 🌿

👇 What helps you stay calm during the holidays?
Share below - your idea may help someone else today!

12/01/2025

Friendly reminder as we enter the holiday season…
success doesn’t have to mean “progress.”

When it comes to your health goals,
maintenance is success. 🤍

Taking care of yourself in the ways that feel doable and supportive is more than enough!

11/29/2025

The next time you have a “big eating moment,” pause the guilt and shift into curiosity — the same kindness you’d offer a friend or your daughter. 🤍

Here are 5 questions to explore:
✨ Was I tired?
✨ Was I premenstrual?
✨ Was I over-scheduled or overwhelmed?
✨ When did I last eat?
✨ Did I get enough protein and fibre today?

These aren’t about blame.
They’re about noticing the patterns that set up those bigger eating moments, so you can understand your body — not judge it.

Curiosity > criticism. Always.
👇 What patterns have you noticed lately?

11/27/2025

3 steps to instantly feeling more calm:
Pause your scrolling.
Put your hand over your heart.
Take 3 slow breaths.

Your nervous system will thank you. 🤍

Wishing you a moment of calm today — even if it’s just those three breaths.

11/25/2025

So many women wait until their symptoms feel unmanageable before asking for help, because somewhere along the way, we were taught to push through, tough it out, or believe “this is just part of being a woman.”

But you don’t have to reach a breaking point to get support.
If your hormones are impacting your quality of life, that matters.

Heavy bleeding
Painful periods
PMS that takes you out for days
Cycle-related anxiety or mood swings
Fatigue that makes everyday tasks feel harder
Perimenopause symptoms that disrupt your sleep, energy, or relationships

None of these need to be “severe” to be worthy of care.
You’re allowed to want relief before things get worse.
You’re allowed to advocate for your health without waiting to hit rock bottom.

Your symptoms are real.
And you don’t have to wait for them to get worse before you get care that truly supports you.
You deserve to feel great at every stage of life.

11/22/2025

11/20/2025

If you’ve been trying harder without seeing progress, you’re not alone, and you’re likely not doing anything wrong.

For many women in midlife, the real blockers aren’t discipline or motivation.
They’re deeper factors like:
✨ Hormones
✨ Stress response
✨ Sleep quality
✨ Muscle mass
✨ Overall metabolic health

When any of these are out of balance, your body becomes more efficient at holding on to weight, even when your habits are solid.
So it’s not about pushing harder — it’s about pulling the right levers to remove these blocks.

Because when we work with our physiology instead of against it, weight loss stops feeling like an uphill battle.

👉 Curious if your hormones could be standing in your way?
Take my free Weight Loss Blocker Quiz to find out. (Click on the link in my bio!)

11/18/2025

Comments such as these aren’t just egregious and inappropriate — they’re harmful.

It’s a clear example of weight bias, and it leaves women feeling dismissed, blamed, and alone at a time when they most need support.

Weight is complex.
Hormones, metabolism, stress, sleep, medications, genetics, life stage… all of it matters.

A comment like this doesn’t just ignore the science — it erodes trust in a system that’s supposed to help.

You deserve care that listens, teaches, and supports you — not care that judges you.

And if you’ve ever walked out of an appointment feeling misunderstood or blamed, please hear this:
🤍 You are not the problem.
🤍 Your effort matters.
🤍 And your health concerns deserve respect and evidence-based support.

If this resonated, you’re not alone — and you deserve better.

11/15/2025

Most women don’t even notice it happening — life gets fuller, energy dips, joints feel a bit stiffer, and the days get shorter. Before you know it, you’re moving far less than you used to.

On average, women in perimenopause take 3,000 fewer steps per day compared to their younger years. And with colder weather and darker evenings, step counts often drop even more.

Why does this matter?
A lower step count can affect:
✨ Energy
✨ Metabolic health
✨ Insulin sensitivity
✨ Mood
✨ Sleep quality

The good news is you don’t need perfection — you just need small, doable habits that bring movement back into your routine:

• Walking pad at your desk (a quiet game changer)
• Mindset shift: 10 minutes is enough
• Anchor-time walks — morning, after lunch, after dinner
• Walk-and-talk phone calls
• Indoor laps while dinner cooks or laundry runs

Little steps truly add up. 🌿

👇 Your turn: how do you keep your steps up this time of year?

11/13/2025

Shorter days and colder nights can take a real toll on our mood this time of year. 🌧️

If your motivation (and mood) dipped with the daylight, here are some of my favourite ways to lift both. 👇

☀️ Midday walks (even for just 10 minutes)
🤗 Warm hugs (with loved ones or a pet!)
💪 Movement you actually enjoy
💬 Laughing with friends
😴 Actual sleep (so underrated)

✨ Your turn: what’s one thing that boosts your mood lately?
Drop it in the comments below — I’d love to hear!