Chris DeHollander Health Coaching

Chris DeHollander Health Coaching Chris DeHollander - Health Coach www.chrisdehollander.com Chris is an ex-Engineer turned Functional Health Coach.

She helps mid-life women balance their hormones, sleep better, lose weight, gain energy and banish pesky belly fat.

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03/27/2026

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SOLUBLE fiber is the secret weapon your midlife body is craving and your basic salad just isn’t delivering.

Truth bomb: Women over 40 need 30g of fiber daily (20g from soluble fiber). Most of us? We’re getting half that. Even with our ā€œhealthyā€ salads.

Why soluble fiber changes the midlife game:
* Balances blood sugar (bye-bye, cravings!)
* Powers up your gut health & metabolism
* Keeps you fuller longer (hello, easy weight management)
* Lowers LDL cholesterol

Level up your salad with these soluble fiber superstars:
šŸ„‘ Avocado
🫘 Chickpeas/lentils/beans
🌱 Ground flaxseeds
šŸŽ Diced apple or pear
šŸ  Roasted sweet potato
✨ Chia seeds

šŸ”„ Want my complete guide to hitting your fiber goals? Drop ā€œFIBERā€ below and I’ll send you my free guide to getting it right! ā¬‡ļø

03/26/2026

What would your 87-year-old self say about you right now?

I have a feeling she’d remind you of everything you still can do…

and tell you to enjoy it.

I’m right there with you in this.

Chris šŸ’›

šŸŽ‰ Comment or DM THRIVE for details.I’m 56 and in the best shape of my life.
And no it wasn’t because I worked harder or ...
03/23/2026

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I’m 56 and in the best shape of my life.
And no it wasn’t because I worked harder or ate less.

These 8 truths changed everything for me and the thousands of midlife women I’ve coached.

If you grew up on Special K SnackWell cookies Lean Cuisines and low fat everything it makes sense that midlife feels confusing.
We were taught to shrink restrict and chase the scale.
But midlife requires a strategy shift.

What actually works now looks differentā€Øāœ”ļø building muscle instead of shrinking your bodyā€Øāœ”ļø fueling consistently instead of skipping mealsā€Øāœ”ļø managing stress instead of fighting your hormonesā€Øāœ”ļø planning for real life instead of relying on motivation

None of this is flashy.
All of it is effective.
And yes some days it’s hard.

But the path to your strongest healthiest self isn’t always easy and it’s always worth it.

Motivation doesn’t create action.
Action creates motivation.
If you’re done waiting to feel ready and want a clear supportive plan that actually works for midlife…

šŸ‘‰ Join my midlife program.
We lift. We nourish. We rest. We build muscle
in a way that fits real life at 50+.

šŸŽ‰ Comment or DM THRIVE for the details.

šŸŽ‰ Comment THRIVE or send me a DM and I’ll send you info on my Midlife Metabolism program. We start Monday.You know the r...
03/21/2026

šŸŽ‰ Comment THRIVE or send me a DM and I’ll send you info on my Midlife Metabolism program. We start Monday.

You know the reason I’m so passionate about being a nutrition and fitness coach?

Because I have my own story.

I gained weight.
I was exhausted.
I was doing all the ā€œrightā€ things and still didn’t feel like myself.

Six years ago I stood in my closet wondering if tighter pants and constant fatigue were just part of getting older.

I didn’t want to accept that.

So I started learning.
I stopped guessing.
I stopped punishing my body.

And I found a way of eating and training that actually works for women in midlife.

Here’s the part that still blows my mind…

At 56, I have more energy than I did in my 40s.
More muscle.
And I’m doing shorter workouts and eating more — not less.

I never imagined that was possible.

And once I figured it out, I couldn’t keep it to myself.

Because imagine if you could feel this way too.

Imagine waking up with steady energy instead of dragging yourself out of bed.

Imagine your jeans fitting without the mental negotiation.

Imagine building muscle instead of fighting belly fat.

Imagine feeling proud of how you’re showing up instead of frustrated.

Imagine heading into spring break already feeling stronger and more confident.

You don’t have to push harder.
You don’t have to eat less.
You don’t have to start over for the hundredth time.

If you’re ready to make a real shift — one that actually lasts —

šŸŽ‰ Comment THRIVE or send me a DM. We start Monday.

šŸŽ‰ Comment THRIVE below and I’ll send you all the details.Tammy decided she was done feeling stuck.She joined my Midlife ...
03/20/2026

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Tammy decided she was done feeling stuck.

She joined my Midlife Metabolism Reset at a point when most women would have waited.

But Tammy didn’t want to keep postponing her life.

She had spent years dieting, restricting, and wondering why her midlife body just wouldn’t respond anymore.

She wasn’t looking for another quick fix.
She wanted a plan that worked with her body, not against it.

So she said yes.

She started tracking.
She learned how to hit her protein and fiber goals.
She stopped fighting her body and started fueling it.

She stayed consistent, not perfect, through real life, travel, and everyday challenges.

Fast forward to today, Tammy is down 100 pounds.

But the best part?
She feels strong, confident, and in control of her choices.

No food guilt.
No all or nothing mindset.

And me?
I used the exact same strategies to finally lose the last 5 pounds that had been hanging on for months.

Those are often the hardest to lose in midlife, and tracking, balanced macros, and prioritizing protein and fiber made all the difference.

If Tammy could lose 100 pounds and I could break through my own plateau, you can too.

This isn’t another diet.
It’s a midlife strategy that helps you understand what your body actually needs to thrive.

Inside the Midlife Metabolism Reset, you’ll get:
āœ… A customized macro plan built for your body
āœ… Guidance to track with confidence, no guessing, no winging it
āœ… Tools to feel calm, strong, and in control around food and workouts

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Midlife weight loss
Menopause metabolism
Protein and fiber
Macro tracking for women over 40
Fat loss after 50
Hormone friendly nutrition
Midlife health coach

šŸŽ‰Comment THRIVE and I’ll send you info on my Midlife Metabolism programAlmost 6 years ago at age 50, I thought I knew my...
03/19/2026

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Almost 6 years ago at age 50, I thought I knew my body.

I was wrong.

Menopause hit like a freight train. The methods that worked in my 30s and 40s? Useless. The confidence I had in my own skin? Gone. I felt like I was living in someone else’s body.

But here’s what I discovered as a functional nutrition coach with an engineering background: Your body isn’t broken. It just needs a different blueprint.

For 12+ years, I’ve helped women 40+ stop fighting their bodies and start working WITH them. No extreme diets. No punishing workouts. Just science-backed strategies that actually work for our hormones, our metabolism, and our REAL lives.

What makes my approach different?
→ I’ve been exactly where you are (hello, menopause!)
→ Engineering mindset meets nutrition expertise
→ Custom plans for YOUR midlife body
→ Focus on strength + energy, not just the scale

Imagine:
* Waking up with energy that lasts all day
* Looking in the mirror and recognizing yourself again
* Having a clear plan that actually works with your hormones
* Feeling strong and confident in your own skin
* Never wondering ā€œwhat should I eat?ā€ again

The women in my program aren’t just losing weight (though Sarah lost 6lbs and 6 inches in 6 weeks šŸ’Ŗ).
They’re getting their ENERGY back.
Their confidence back.
Their LIVES back.

Ready to stop guessing and start seeing results?

šŸŽ‰Comment THRIVE and I’ll send you info on my Midlife Metabolism program

03/18/2026

šŸŽ‰ Comment or DM THRIVE for more info on my Midlife Metabolism program. We start on Monday. ā¤ļø

I had so much fun looking back at these old videos from when I first started strength training and learning how to truly fuel my body. These are the same habits I now get to teach other women.

What you do not see in these clips from six years ago is what was really happening. I was gaining weight in my belly, menopause had just hit, and I was tired most of the time. I was doing all the things I thought I should be doing, yet my body felt unfamiliar and frustrating.

Fast forward to today. At 56, I can honestly say I feel better than I did ten years ago. I am stronger. I have more energy. And I feel more at home in my body than I did back then.

Over the years, I have coached more than 6,000 women through this same approach.

šŸ‘‰Women who thought it was too late.
šŸ‘‰Women who felt disconnected from their bodies.
šŸ‘‰Women who wanted to feel strong and confident again but did not know where to start.

Aging can become an excuse if we let it. But it does not have to be the story we live by.

Midlife is not the end of something good. It can be the beginning of feeling strong, capable, and deeply connected to yourself again. Of building a body that supports the life you want to live and the people you want to be present for.

This is the work we do inside my program. It is not about perfection or extremes. It is about learning how to support your body, trust it again, and thrive in this season of life.

If this speaks to you, I would love to walk alongside you.

šŸŽ‰ Comment or DM THRIVE for more info on my Midlife Metabolism program. We start on Monday. ā¤ļø

03/18/2026

Hi friends.

We recently crossed half a million followers here, and it still feels a little surreal to even type that.

I kept thinking I should plan some big celebration… but honestly, that doesn’t really feel like me.

What I wish I could do is sit down and have coffee with each of you. Hear your story. Learn where you’re from. Talk about life, health, midlife, family… all the real things.

Even though this account has grown a lot, I still feel like the same girl who started it. Just Chris. A 56-year-old woman living in South Carolina who loves helping women feel stronger and healthier in midlife.

So if you’re new here, I’d love to meet you.

Tell me a little about yourself.
Where are you from?
And how old are you?

I’m really glad you’re here.

šŸŽ‰ Comment ā€œ30ā€ below and I’ll send your cheat sheet straight to your inbox.It’s simple, it’s free, and it takes the gues...
03/16/2026

šŸŽ‰ Comment ā€œ30ā€ below and I’ll send your cheat sheet straight to your inbox.

It’s simple, it’s free, and it takes the guesswork out of hitting your daily protein target—because ā€œjust eat more proteinā€ doesn’t help if you don’t know how much or what kind.

Let’s make it EASY to feel strong, energized, and unstoppable. šŸ”„

Your future self will thank you.

šŸ‘‡šŸ¼ Drop a ā€œ30ā€ below and I’ll send it your way.

03/13/2026

It started raining during our run.

We could have complained.
Instead we laughed and kept running… and had a blast.

Life is only as good as your mindset.

Don't feel like working out? Do it anyway! Your future self will be in a better mood. 😊

Tell me…
Are you someone who runs in the rain or waits for the sun?

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