09/12/2025
You don’t have the same body anymore. So let’s not pretend that the same strategies will provide the same results.
It’s not your fault. Time, aging, hormones and life all can shift our body, brain and energy levels. We can’t turn back the clock.
But we CAN stop pretending it’s not happening. We can stop waiting and hoping that these changes will just go away. They won’t.
Nutrition isn’t a magic cure-all, but it’s a BIG piece of the midlife puzzle (along with things like exercise, stress management, hydration, good medical care and things like hormone therapy). AND, it does have a major effect on sleep, energy levels, pain tolerance and mood.
When you think about revising your playbook for midlife, here are a few things I’d like you to consider:
* Eat for nourishment, energy and activity AND for your future health and quality of life (not for a clothing size).
* Move daily, move often, move in various ways. Exercise doesn’t have to suck. And movement doesn’t even have to be “exercise” (it can be dance, walks, stretching, playing).
* Don’t scrimp on sleep. Even when your stupid hormones are making it hard (and get help if you need it). Sleep underpins EVERYTHING, including our eating, cravings, mood, energy, tolerance for stress.
* Focus on some basic habits instead of trying to change all the things or follow a strict regimen. 5+ servings of fruits and veggies daily goes a long way toward fullness and satiety, a healthy gut, stable blood sugar levels and reduced cholesterol. Daily movement of 30 minutes+ (get outside!) can also have positive effects on mood, reduce anxiety and depression, and keep insulin resistance at bay.
* Kick alcohol to the curb. Maybe you don’t cut it out 100%, but honestly, it’s not just helping you and it’s f-ing with your sleep, energy, mood and metabolism.
Bottom line: You don’t need to change ALL the things, but you do need to make some changes to understand and thrive in this new phase of life. Reach out if you need support.
