Well with Annie

Well with Annie Functional Nutritionist helping women with weight loss, energy and gut health

🌟 SAVE THE DATE 🌟Your wellness getaway in Santa Monica is calling! 😍Join us for the 12th Annual SoCal Wellness Summit on...
02/23/2026

🌟 SAVE THE DATE 🌟Your wellness getaway in Santa Monica is calling! 😍

Join us for the 12th Annual SoCal Wellness Summit on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 🌿✨ a thoughtfully curated retreat style experience designed for women who want to feel grounded, energized, and inspired.

This year’s summit will explore the latest in peptides, hormones, longevity, cognitive health, health optimization, female and family health, beauty, fertility, health tech, nutrition, and more, all paired with movement, experiences, workshops, wellness services, expert guidance, and meaningful connection.

I will be speaking on: Hormones, Nutrition & GLP-1s

Your day will include content sessions, workouts, lounges, wellness breaks, workshops, light bites, gifting stations and access to the latest in wellness tech / services.

Follow weekly event updates and get your tickets at SoCalWellnessEvent.com/scw2026

02/18/2026

If you’re over 35 and trying to maintain muscle, you need more than just workouts.

Because midlife changes the rules.

Estrogen declines.
Recovery slows.
Inflammation increases.
Muscle loss accelerates.

So today I’m sharing a few tools I use and recommend strategically to support muscle maintenance and recovery.

Not randomly.
Not because TikTok said so.
Strategically.

💪 Creatine
One of the most researched supplements for strength and lean muscle support.
Helps preserve muscle mass, improve performance, and even support cognitive function. Especially important if you lift.

🦵 Glucosamine + Chondroitin
Supports joint integrity and cartilage health.
Because consistency builds muscle — and you can’t train consistently if your knees are filing complaints.

🧬 BPC-157
A peptide being studied for tissue repair and recovery support.
Helpful in certain situations when inflammation or injury is limiting progress. Not magic. Strategic.

The goal in midlife isn’t just fat loss.

It’s preserving muscle, protecting metabolism, and training in a way that supports longevity.

If you want more information for a plan that protects your muscle while you lose fat, DM me MUSCLE.

Strong > skinny.
Every time.

If you’re over 35 and not prioritizing muscle, your metabolism is quietly planning revenge.Why muscle matters:• Estrogen...
02/16/2026

If you’re over 35 and not prioritizing muscle, your metabolism is quietly planning revenge.

Why muscle matters:
• Estrogen drops → muscle loss increases
• Muscle drives metabolism
• Less muscle = harder fat loss

We are not trying to be skinny. We are trying to be strong and metabolically expensive.

Creatine:
• Most researched supplement for strength
• Supports lean mass
• Helps brain function

If you’re lifting and not taking creatine, we need to chat.

Glucosamine + Chondroitin:
• Joint support
• Keeps you consistent

You can’t build muscle if your knees are threatening early retirement.

BPC-157:
• Tissue repair support
• Recovery tool

Not magic. Strategic.

If you want to build muscle in midlife without wrecking your hormones, DM me MUSCLE. Let’s keep it real and build this the right way.

02/11/2026

Can you snack smart? 🤔

You don’t need to stop snacking to support your metabolism.
You just need to snack in a way that maintains blood sugar balance.

In midlife, carb-only snacks tend to spike blood sugar fast… then crash it.
That crash is what leads to low energy, stronger cravings, and feeling hungry again way too soon.

The solution isn’t cutting carbs.
It’s creating combinations.

To keep blood sugar steady, your snacks should include a mix of:
• protein
• healthy fats
• fiber
• carbohydrates

Think:
– protein + fiber
– carbs + fats
– carbs + protein

This is exactly why balanced snack mixes work so well.

I shared one of my favorites in this video — my Mountain High Snack Mix 🍿
It includes popcorn, nuts, seeds, and other satisfying add-ins so you get flavor and blood sugar support.

I’ll be sharing the full recipe tomorrow.
If you want the recipe plus my blog post on how to build blood sugar–friendly snacks, comment SNACK and I’ll send both straight to your inbox.





Snacks aren’t the problem.Snacks without structure are. ⚖️In midlife, blood sugar swings hit harder — which is why carb-...
02/09/2026

Snacks aren’t the problem.
Snacks without structure are. ⚖️

In midlife, blood sugar swings hit harder — which is why carb-only snacks often lead to:
• energy crashes ⚡️⬇️
• stronger cravings 🍪
• feeling hungry again way too soon ⏱️

The fix isn’t cutting carbs. 🚫
It’s pairing them. ➕

When you combine carbs with protein, healthy fats, or fiber, your blood sugar stays calmer 🩸— and everything from energy to appetite regulation gets easier 🔋

This is exactly how I teach clients to snack in real life.
No perfection. No restriction. Just strategy. 🧠

Comment SNACK and I’ll send you my blood sugar friendly Mountain High Snack Mix 🍿


🥗 If you’re still hungry after meals, it’s not you — it’s your plate.Midlife metabolism runs on volume and fiber, not re...
11/10/2025

🥗 If you’re still hungry after meals, it’s not you — it’s your plate.

Midlife metabolism runs on volume and fiber, not restriction and misery.
You need meals that fill your stomach, steady your blood sugar, and keep your hormones calm — not lettuce leaves and hope.

Think: soups, salads, berries, beans, veggies.
High-fiber, high-volume foods literally tell your brain, “We’re good here, no need to raid the pantry.”

💡 When you eat more real food, not less, you actually:
– stay full longer
– control cravings
– balance blood sugar
– lose weight without white-knuckling it

This is what I call eating for satiety — not scarcity.

And if you want to try one of my favorite cozy examples of that (a high-fiber lentil soup that keeps clients full for hours 👀)…
👉 Comment “lentils” below or DM me “lentils” and I’ll send you the recipe.

11/05/2025

🥣 The High-Fiber Lentil Soup That Keeps You Full for Hours

This week we’ve been talking about high-volume, filling foods — and this cozy lentil soup is one of my favorite examples. 💛

It’s not your average lentil soup. I take the classic base and turn it into a metabolic powerhouse by adding layers of volume, fiber, and protein:

✨ Beechnut mushrooms – light, immune-supportive, and add amazing texture
✨ Riced cauliflower + shredded zucchini – blended with bone broth to create a creamy, hearty base that’s secretly packed with fiber
✨ Lentils – rich in prebiotic fiber to keep your gut and hormones happy

The magic combo?
Fiber + protein + volume = satiety.
That’s the formula I use to help my clients break through weight-loss plateaus without restriction or hunger.

It’s proof that you don’t have to eat less — you just have to eat smarter. 🥄

Want the full recipe? Comment SOUP below or DM me and I’ll send it straight to your inbox!

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11/03/2025

💥 Feeling Stuck on Your Weight Loss Journey?

Whether you’re on a GLP-1 or navigating this without medication — hitting a plateau can feel like slamming into a wall.
But it’s not the end — it’s feedback from your body that something needs a reset.

In my new blog, “The Midlife GLP-1 Reset: How to Reboot Weight Loss When Everything Stalls,” I break down exactly how to get things moving again — without restriction or burnout.

In my latest video, I’m sharing some of the first places I have clients look when progress stalls:
🥦 Macronutrient balance — Are you getting enough protein, healthy fats, and fiber?
🍗 Protein power — Aim for consistent intake through the day to support lean muscle.
🥣 High-volume foods — Cruciferous veggies, leafy greens, bone broth, and healthy fats like nuts help you feel satisfied and keep metabolism humming.

If you’re ready to break past your plateau, comment “PLATEAU” below ⬇️ or DM me the word PLATEAU — I’ll send the full article right to your inbox so you can start your own midlife metabolism reboot.

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✈️ Big news: I’m thrilled to share that I was featured in Travel + Leisure in their article “We Asked 7 Nutritionists Wh...
10/27/2025

✈️ Big news: I’m thrilled to share that I was featured in Travel + Leisure in their article “We Asked 7 Nutritionists What to Eat on a Flight—and This Is What They Recommend.”

I weighed in on smart, plane-friendly eating — because whether you’re a busy professional or navigating a perimenopausal transition (hello, niche!), staying nourished while traveling really matters.

My go-to? If I haven’t pre-packed something, I’ll dash to a healthy-options spot in the airport and pick up a salad, protein-rich smoothie or bowl — no sacrificing nourishment for convenience. (Quote from the article: “I know life can get busy, so if I don’t have an opportunity to pre-pack something, I’ll usually stop at a restaurant at the airport that has healthy options…”).

Travelling soon? Tap the link in bio (or comment “✈️” below) and I’ll send you 3 extra quick snack ideas I swear by.

Here’s to feeling like you — even at 30 000 ft. 💫

09/29/2025

✨Family Taco Night, Made Simple✨
Who says one dinner has to fit just one diet?

Here’s how I keep taco night healthy AND versatile:
🌮 Classic tacos for the kids (shells + grass-fed beef + cheese + salsa)
🥗 Taco salad for me (romaine + beef + avocado + cilantro sauce + salsa verde)
🌽 Corn tortillas for anyone who prefers that option

The beauty? Same core ingredients, endless variations to meet different needs—low-carb, gluten-free, or just extra-hungry!

Ingredients on the table: grass-fed ground beef, chopped romaine, salsa + salsa verde, sour cream, cheese, cilantro sauce, avocado, taco shells, and corn tortillas.

Taco night → no stress, no separate meals, just one setup that works for everyone. 🙌

Would you go taco 🌮 or taco salad 🥗?

09/25/2025

✨ Losing weight in perimenopause feels different—and that’s because it is. ✨
Shifting hormones, a slower metabolism, and more belly fat can make old strategies fall flat.

But here’s the truth: with the right approach—focusing on diet, hormone health, and exercise—you can see results and feel like yourself again. 💪

I just shared a new blog post breaking down what really works (and what doesn’t) for perimenopausal weight loss. Click the link in bio to read it or copy and paste: https://www.wellwithannie.com/blog/weight-loss-in-perimenopause-what-works-and-what-doesnt

👉 It’s time to stop fighting your body and start working with it.

✨ Stuck on a GLP-1 weight loss plateau? You’re not alone—and it doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means your body is adapt...
09/04/2025

✨ Stuck on a GLP-1 weight loss plateau? You’re not alone—and it doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means your body is adapting (it’s what it does best). The good news? With the right strategies, you can keep progressing.

👉 Swipe through this carousel to learn:
✔️ Why plateaus happen
✔️ The 3 key strategies that work
✔️ How to reframe a plateau as feedback, not failure

You’ve got the power to break through and keep moving forward. 💪

🔗 Read the full blog for a deeper dive—link in bio

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