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✨Stop the Weight Gain👉🏻Give your body the right Nutrition to reclaim your health in Perimenopause
💪🏼Build Strength⬆️Energy, Balance Hormones Naturally

For the last 20+ years, you knew your body & how t For the last 20+ years, you knew your body & how to keep your health & weight in check

[For all of us who grew up in the 80s-90s, our “methods” may have been questionable, but we learned what worked to lose a few pounds if it started moving in the wrong direction]

But now? Nothing is working

Most women try to lose weight by adding more workouts, eating cleaner, more protein…

but the real solution is moving through the 3 Phases of The Perimenopause Diet 🌿

Why? Your body as it experiences shifts in hormones needs nutrition to be a SUPPORT for optimal function, not a list of rules to get weight off

✨ Phase 1: The Therapeutic Phase
 This is the healing phase most women skip, which is why you stay stuck in cravings, mood swings, stubborn fat, & low energy.
 
Here we:
🔹Lower insulin
🔹Lower inflammation
🔹Rebuild lean muscle
🔹Balance blood sugar
🔹Restore micronutrient status

This is where your body finally shifts OUT of fat storage & back into fat burning AND you feel better almost immediately

✨Phase 2: Early Maintenance
 Your energy is better, your muscle is increasing, & your body composition is changing.

Here we keep the same balanced meal patterning, but…
🔹Learn to incorporate the eating pattern in all situations
🔹You can tolerate more whole-food starches
🔹You’re losing inches all over your body

Your metabolism is becoming flexible again, which is the key to sustainable fat loss.

✨ Phase 3: Sustainable Maintenance
 You’ve reached a healthy weight, but your body keeps improving because…

🔹You continue strength training 3x/week & your lean mass is higher
🔹Balanced meals you don’t have to track
🔹Blood sugar is stable
🔹Lower stress & inflammation

This phase feels EASY because your metabolism & hormones are being supported; no more yo-yo dieting, weight fluctuations, or unpredictable symptoms.

This is the power of The Perimenopause Diet: it teaches you how to fuel your body through hormonal changes💛

✨ Ready to learn how to EAT & LIVE in Perimenopause so you can feel like yourself again? Comment RESET for my 7-Day Perimenopause Diet Reset to get started.

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If you’ve been eating clean, counting calories or If you’ve been eating clean, counting calories or macros and still not losing weight in perimenopause…

it’s because your nutrition needs change along with your hormones

But no one taught you what your body actually needs during this phase ❤️‍🔥

In perimenopause, hormonal fluctuations increase insulin, inflammation, nutrient needs, stress, and reduce lean muscle mass

Meaning calories, macros & food tracking only tell part of the story.

So you can be eating “perfectly” on paper… and still feel stuck, because your body is a beautiful system that’s begging for the right foundational support from your diet (not more restriction and being fed “numbers”)

Here’s what most women don’t realize:
✨ Calorie goals don’t tell you anything about how food affects insulin or nourishes your hormones or cells

And insulin is one of the biggest drivers of fat storage in perimenopause

✨ Macros don’t account for micronutrients or insulin balance
 
Your body can’t make hormones, energy, or muscle without the vitamins & minerals it needs.

✨Tracking can’t tell you if your meals are actually providing the right meal patterning & nutrient dense food choices

Unstable blood sugar = cravings, fatigue, mood swings, & stalled fat loss.

✨ And none of these things address inflammation.
 
Which is why you can be eating less… and losing nothing. 

Inflammation blocks your ability to build muscle & can increase hormonal related symptoms

This is why diet therapy becomes so powerful at this stage.

It’s not about restriction,  it’s about giving your body what it needs to function, not just what it needs to “fit the numbers.”

When you lower insulin, reduce inflammation, nourish your cells, support your gut & rebuild lean muscle…

Your body finally feels safe enough to burn fat again.

You’re not beyond hope.

You just need a different strategy, one designed for this season of life.

✨Comment PERI for my free masterclass to learn exactly what your body needs to thrive in perimenopause 

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You CAN lose weight & feel like yourself again…you You CAN lose weight & feel like yourself again…you’re just stuck in “healthy habits” that are no longer serving your body as you get into perimenopause❤️‍🩹

Stage 1: The workout pile-on 🏋️‍♀️🔥

You add MORE: classes, Pilates, bootcamps, steps, strength…
 
Because more workouts used to = weight loss.

But now?

Your body is changing… & the workout pile-on backfires. 

You’re not actually gaining lean muscle the right way.

You’re exhausted, inflamed, stressed, & not able to heal, repair or build lean mass.

Stage 2: The diet hoping 🥗

You try to be “more disciplined”

Fasting, cut calories, increase protein, go back to WW, keto, macros…

Just hoping something will stick.
But you can’t find the right combo to actually lose fat.

Stage 3: The short-lived win ⚖️

You lose a few pounds… after what feels like forever.

But it creeps right back.

Because you didn’t lose fat, you lost water, glycogen & muscle.

Stage 4: The supplement & lab rabbit hole 💊🧪

You add more supplements you saw online.

You get labs done to figure out what’s “wrong.”

You go see a functional medicine doctor & get more lab tests and yes…more supplements (not a real fix btw)

But nothing works long-term because the root cause of metabolic and dietary imbalance hasn’t been addressed.

Stage 5: The real fix 🌿

You start following The 
Perimenopause Diet & learn how the right diet strategy provides healing to your body, balance to your hormones, helps you lose weight & feel like yourself again:

Balanced meals
Blood sugar stability
Muscle-building strength
Lower stress
Hormone support

…and the results finally stick.

This is exactly what The Perimenopause Diet teaches. 💛

✨Want to know exactly how to fix this? Comment RESET to start The Perimenopause Diet 7-Day Reset, your first step to the right nutrition & exercise support for where your body is now.

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First, I want you to know you’re not alone in feel First, I want you to know you’re not alone in feeling like the scale isn’t moving…like your body is revolting against you…like you’re completely lost in how to care for yourself right now❤️‍🩹

SO many women are silently suffering: gaining weight, dealing with poor sleep, mood swings, increased anxiety, & exhaustion, even though nothing has changed.
But here’s what you need to know 👇

The reason you’re feeling this sudden shift is because your nutrition & exercise needs change as your hormones change…but no one told you.
And if you keep “doing what you’ve always done,” you’ll fall into all the stereotypical perimenopause symptoms & weight gain; not because you’re doing something wrong, but because your body now needs something different.

Hormone shifts change your body metabolically:
• Reduced insulin sensitivity
• Increased inflammation
• Loss of lean muscle
• MORE visceral fat
But that doesn’t mean you're doomed to gain weight or feel unlike yourself 💛

When your diet is optimized to SUPPORT your hormones & metabolic health, not deprive it, you start feeling better naturally.
When you eat & exercise to OFFSET these hormonal changes, you can burn fat, reduce inflammatory midsection weight, & regain your energy.

But when your insulin & blood sugar are unstable, you’ll feel more cravings, low energy, mood swings, anxiety, & stress.

And when your body isn’t properly fueled with the right proteins & micronutrients, healthy hormone & energy production struggles (and you feel it).

So if you’re gaining weight & not feeling like yourself… that’s a sign your diet hasn’t been optimized to support the changes happening in perimenopause.

There’s nothing “wrong” with you.
Your body is changing. And it has different needs now🌿

Perimenopause (and into menopause) is a whole new playbook.

✨ Comment PERI to get my FREE masterclass & learn exactly what to change in your nutrition & workouts to lose weight & feel better naturally.

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🔥Everyone thought they knew exactly what my career 🔥Everyone thought they knew exactly what my career should look like.

After 9 years of university and training, two bachelor’s degrees, a master’s, and a year of intensive clinical training, I had four incredible job offers lined up:
✨ a prestigious inpatient hospital role
✨ two functional medicine doctors wanting me on their team
✨ and my “dream job” as lead dietitian at Ohio State’s Integrative Medical Center.

My mentors were excited.
My family was proud.
On paper, it was perfect.

But something in me knew I was meant for more.

More than following protocols I didn’t believe in.
More than checking boxes and calling it care.
More than helping people “just enough” when women were struggling in ways no healthcare model was addressing.

So one by one, I turned them all down.
I chose the path no one understood.
I chose faith over certainty.
I chose “crazy.”

Because I knew in my gut, and honestly, in my spirit, that women deserved a better way, and I was meant to help them get there.

So I built it. A little more each year.

I created my own method…
My own voice…
My own mission rooted in truth, science, and genuine transformation.

And today, after helping hundreds of women reclaim their bodies, their confidence, and their health… I know why that leap mattered.

I’m building something bigger than a program.
I’m building a movement.

The Perimenopause Diet is becoming the new standard, a plan that finally gives women answers, hope, and results when nothing else works.

A plan that helps them feel strong again.
Empowered again.
At home in their bodies again.

And I’m not done yet.

If you’re reading this, you’re part of something important.
A shift in how women take back their health.
A community that believes in resilience, in truth, in healing, and in the power of choosing a different path.

If you feel that spark, that pull, trust it.
We’re just getting started.

Follow to be part of the movement

Comment the word RESET & join The Perimenopause Diet 7 Day Reset and experience the difference between dieting & following YOUR diet for life!

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You’ve cut back on calories… You’ve tried macros… You’ve cut back on calories…

You’ve tried macros…

You’ve hit your protein goal and still can’t lose weight…

You’re not doing anything wrong.
You’re just using tools that weren’t designed for a woman in perimenopause.

Because in Perimenopause, weight loss isn’t about perfectly hitting numbers…

It’s also about FEELING better, getting rid of the mood swings & emotional rollercoaster you unintentionally stepped into, sleeping better, having more energy, and feeling like your healthy self again
If your diet isn’t helping you lose fat/gain strength AND provide the right support to help you feel like yourself again, then it’s not the right plan for you.

Calories and macros don’t tell the whole story of what your body really needs to lose weight AND feel better in perimenopause:
 • which foods lower insulin
 • how to reduce inflammation
 • how to stabilize energy + mood
 • how to prevent cravings
 • how to support muscle + metabolism
 • how to nourish your hormones

The Perimenopause Diet does. Because it’s not just rooted in old diet methods. It’s the therapeutic solution your body needs to be well.
It’s not “another diet.”
It’s a strategic way of eating that supports your changing physiology, so your body can finally lose weight and feel better.

Women following The Perimenopause Diet tell me everyday:
 “I feel like myself again.”
“I have so much more energy”
“My cravings are gone.”
 “I’m losing fat AND getting stronger.”

This is what happens when you stop eating for numbers and start eating for your hormones, metabolism, and long-term health.

If you want to feel the difference for yourself, join the 7-Day Reset. It's just $24.
Comment RESET and I’ll send it right over.
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You feel like over the last year you’re all of a s You feel like over the last year you’re all of a sudden spiraling: weight gain (but you changed nothing about your diet or activity), no energy, joint pain, insomnia, brain fog, mood swings, anxiety, lack of interest…

And it’s driving you insane. 

You’re more active now than ever. 

You’re taking hold of your nutrition all to no avail.

Everything that used to “work” isn’t helping anymore.

You feel completely helpless and lost about how to care for your body.

And you’ve lost your sparkle

Perimenopause changes your body and how you feel long before it changes your periods or hot flashes kick in.

💡Why This Happens:
Fluctuations in estrogen and declining progesterone have an impact all over your body:

👉 You lose lean muscle faster
👉 Your cells become less sensitive to insulin
👉 You become more sensitive to stress and inflammation
👉 Your nutrient needs increase

That’s why when you try to eat less, diet harder and add more workouts, you get nowhere.

These hormonal fluctuations often unveil a body that may have been struggling for years under the surface but had the resilience. Now in perimenopause, without the right nutrition and exercise support, that resilience is lost as stress hormones, insulin and inflammation start taking over, keeping you stuck storing fat and further perpetuating hormone imbalance

The solution isn’t less calories, cleaner eating, more discipline and extra workouts…

🌸The solution has to target exactly why your body is stuck:

✅ Stabilize blood sugar & lower insulin with consistent, balanced meals
✅ Support muscle gains & repair with a strength-based program + 
✅ Support your body’s stress response & cortisol
✅ Support & rebuild your metabolism (not starve it)

Ready to get your sparkle back & feel like yourself again?

Comment "RESET" to join The Perimenopause Diet 7 Day Reset & experience what actually works for natural weight loss & hormone balance in perimenopause (even when nothing else does).

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👉🏻You’ve gained 15 pounds all (in what feels like) 👉🏻You’ve gained 15 pounds all (in what feels like) your midsection…but worse, you don’t feel like yourself 

And no matter how many workouts you do or how healthy you eat, the scale won’t move & you feel lost about how to care for your body🫣

Maybe I need less calories? 
Maybe I need to add more steps? 
Maybe I need to change my macro numbers…

👉🏻But what you don’t realize is that it’s just “one” thing that you’re missing

☄️Hormone shifts and age-related loss of lean muscle change your body metabolically

And if you don’t make the right adjustments to your diet and workout plan, your body will continue packing on the pounds

Everything you’ve learned about weight loss is rooted in “diets”

But YOUR diet in Perimenopause (after age 35) has to shift to SUPPORT your body’s changes, not deprive it of the nutrient support it needs to function well

⭐️It’s not just about eating less, healthy & working out more
You need a strategic approach that helps you lose weight AND feel like yourself again

❌Perimenopause doesn’t have to mean weight gain, cravings and not feeling like yourself

✅But it DOES mean you need a new diet pattern that keeps your body composition healthy and your metabolism supported

Once you start following 
The Perimenopause Diet:

 ✅Belly fat finally starts coming off
 ✅Energy stabilizes instead of crashing
 ✅You feel calmer, stronger, and back in control

It’s not about trying harder

It’s about a comprehensive plan that takes out the guesswork and frustration and gives your body what it actually needs at this stage of life 🙌🏻 

🔥If you want to stop the weight gain, get rid of hormonal symptoms like low energy, brain fog poor sleep and anxiety, burn belly fat, and actually look and feel like the healthy woman you want to be, then it’s time to learn the right dietary shifts to make that support your body in perimenopause and beyond

💬 Feeling overwhelmed by all the weight loss info out there? 
It’s time for a new approach.

💪🏼Comment “PERI” for my free masterclass and I’ll help you get started.

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There’s so much chatter online about “weight loss There’s so much chatter online about “weight loss over 40” and what are the best things to do.

It can feel overwhelming and all the noise can stop you from knowing what’s actually going to work.

But just adding more “things” doesn’t work either.

I’ve been working 1:1 and in group programs with women in perimenopause into menopause for over 10 years and I know from where you’re sitting, it seems impossible, and feels like you’re already doing everything, so it must just be hormones.

And the reason you feel so lost is because everything online is based on someone’s personal experience that probably doesn’t work for you, someone overcomplicating the situation and wanting to run 17 tests on you to find out what’s “wrong”, or lists of “tips and tricks”, supplements and general AF advice that you’re already doing.

There hasn’t been a standardization in the nutrition or medical field that brings together EVERYTHING your body needs to not only lose weight and shift body composition, but also helps you FEEL GOOD, have energy, less brain fog…

And realize, it wasn’t “just hormones” it was that you just didn’t know the right shifts to make to target the metabolic changes associated with hormonal shifts.

The Perimenopause Diet gives your body the right foods, in the right balance and the right programming of exercise so you can finally lose fat, build strength, and get your energy back.

I know it’s hard to tease out the B.S. from what’s actually going to work. 

But that’s exactly why I created The Perimenopause Diet…so you know you’re giving your body exactly what it needs to thrive in this next phase.

No more frustration. 
No more guessing.

💬Ready to get started? 

Comment “PERI” and I’ll send you my free masterclass to learn what your body really needs and how you can lose weight and feel better when nothing else works

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🔥If you’re over 35 and still doing the same cardio 🔥If you’re over 35 and still doing the same cardio or lifting workouts from 10 years ago, it’s time for an upgrade

You may have stopped seeing changes in your body and aren’t getting the results you hoped for

And the joint aches, pains and tweaks are becoming more common

That’s because your body has different needs now. 

👉🏻And if your workouts don’t adjust to support where your body is now, you’ll stay stuck putting in the effort but not seeing progress 

Hitting every muscle group at least 3x/week following a progressive overload and full body program will get you the maximum results in less time.

(not just body part splits)

💪 And Functional movements that work through full ranges of motion train us for real life

🔥The right workout doesn’t just burn calories, it transforms your body composition, energy, and keeps your body mobile and injury free so “age” doesn’t define what you’re capable of

🔥We’re raising the standard for women & helping you transform your body when nothing else works 

💬 Experience the difference. Comment “STRONG” and I’ll send you the link to join our Workout Membership with 2 weeks FREE!

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Working out fasted isn’t going to get you better w Working out fasted isn’t going to get you better weight loss results, & in some cases, can hold you back from progress

Really this is most important when we’re talking about early morning workouts, before breakfast.

If you’re coming off of a night of fasting and dehydration and then jumping into a cardio/lifting session, you may feel okay but you’re probably not getting the most out of your workout

This fasted state can also signal more stress in the body

I also see a lot of women who are intermittent fasting (which I don’t recommend) workout in the morning and then not eat until 12 or 1pm. 

This is definitely holding you back from optimal performance and muscle gains

Light morning workouts or cardio for a shorter duration don’t necessarily need to be in a fed state. 

But if your workout is over 30 minutes and at a higher intensity, having some fuel on board is recommended.

If you’re trying to lose weight, I don’t recommend just adding in extra meals. 

You can use your existing meal structure to fuel your workouts.

Here’s how you can structure your workouts around your meal pattern to fuel before workouts without adding extra calories (make sure your meals are high in protein)

✅Morning Workout: Water + Electrolytes (protein powder + water + ½ cup berries) 👉 Early Morning Workout 👉 Breakfast with protein is your recovery meal

✅Late Morning: Breakfast 👉 Workout ~2 hours later 👉Lunch is recovery meal

✅Afternoon snack 👉 Workout 👉 Dinner recovery meal

You can workout after dinner, just leave about 1-2 hours for digestion and you don’t need to eat after if you’ve properly fueled through the day.

And MOST important, regardless of what time of day you workout, HYDRATION BEFORE A WORKOUT is #1. 

I recommend adding electrolytes to your water and prehydrating to help with performance, recovery and supporting the stress response.

💬 Comment “PERI” and I’ll send you my free masterclass so you can stop guessing and start seeing results.

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Two women in their 40’s Both trying to lose weigh Two women in their 40’s

Both trying to lose weight.

But only one is seeing results.

💬 One is “eating clean,” counting calories, adding protein, doing Peloton and Pilates, and wondering why nothing’s working.

💪 The other is eating more protein balanced with the right foods to support metabolism, following a progressive strength program, and supporting her hormone health by lowering insulin and inflammation so she can burn fat

👉 When you shift from calorie restriction and macro counting to metabolic restoration, your body starts burning fat again: 
even in perimenopause. 

Even when nothing else has worked.

Hormones and age change your body’s nutrient needs. It’s time to upgrade from “dieting” to “your diet for life”.

🔥 This is the difference between doing more and doing what works.

💬 Comment “RESET” to get started with The Perimenopause diet by following my 7 Day RESET

🔥Experience the difference between “dieting” and YOUR diet in Perimenopause 

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I get emotional every time she sends me an update I get emotional every time she sends me an update that she hit a new milestone in her weight loss, because it wasn’t always this way

She was in a season of doubting feeling better &losing weight was even possible.

2 years ago she contacted us about our workout membership &12 week program, hoping to feel better & lose the weight that was piling on

But like many women, she thought she was already doing everything

What else could we possibly tell her that she didn’t already know?

So she went the route I see so many go down. Spending $1000’s on functional medicine testing, cleanses or “metabolic resets”, supplements, trying to “fix” all the issues
(spoiler: the reason you have so many imbalances on your labs is due to fat gain (inflammation), insulin and nutrient deficiencies…all rooted in a diet that isn’t supporting your body correctly)

And while she felt a little better, she didn’t lose any weight

She was working out following a Women’s strength training app, cut out gluten/sugar, was eating healthy, but not losing weight

Then she sent us a message and decided to give it one more try. She signed up for our 12 week Perimenopause Diet Program

And it took a tremendous amount of trust because she didn’t believe it was possible for her

Then, it started happening. Almost immediately (like it typically does)

The brain fog lifted, energy returned, cravings went away & the weight started coming off weekly

Her muscles became stronger & more toned & she started feeling like herself again.

After 12 weeks, she lost 16 pounds & inches all over her body.

She has continued with The Perimenopause Diet (because really, it’s a lifestyle) and is down from a size 12 to a size 4

She got her life back

✨If you’re done messing around & waiting months or years for results to happen, it’s time for a new approach
DM the word PROGRAM to get started

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🔥You haven’t tried everything until you’ve tried T 🔥You haven’t tried everything until you’ve tried The Perimenopause Diet.

This isn’t another eat clean, tracking diet with a stack of “recipes” that you’ll never actually make.

This is YOUR diet that supports your body on a cellular and hormonal level. 

This is your sustainable, lifelong eating pattern so you can learn to work with your body in Perimenopause, stop the weight gain and get rid of the hormonal symptoms…for good.

This is the plan your body needs but no one is teaching you. 

If you’ve been cutting calories, hitting your macros, eating clean, and adding more workouts… yet nothing is changing, it’s not you…it’s your plan.

Your body has changed. 
Your approach needs to change with it.

The cravings, fatigue, brain fog, belly fat, and mood swings aren’t just from “hormones”, they’re signs your diet is out of balance, which makes hormonal symptoms, cravings and weight gain feel impossible to manage.

And no calorie tracker, macro goal, or workout plan can fix when your body is stuck in fat storage (which is why nothing is working).

That’s why I created The Perimenopause Diet: a science-backed, therapeutic approach that uses food as medicine to rebalance hormones, reduce inflammation, lower insulin and reprogram your metabolism so you can finally lose fat, gain strength, and feel like yourself again WITHOUT willpower, “magical supplements”, medication or starving your body to see results.

Women following this method see results fast…
💪 More energy and mental clarity
🔥 Cravings disappear
⚖️ The scale finally starts to move
💃 Confidence and control of your health again

This isn’t another diet, it’s the missing piece you’ve been looking for.

If you’re tired of feeling stuck and ready to understand what your body actually needs in perimenopause, join the 7-Day Perimenopause Diet Reset and I’ll help you get started in the right direction.

Get started today. 
Just $24, less than your manicure, and it’ll last a lot longer.

👉 Comment RESET to save your spot and start believing in your body again!

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🔥When I was getting my Master’s in Nutrition from 🔥When I was getting my Master’s in Nutrition from Ohio State, I almost backed out of the biggest competition on campus.

Not because I wasn’t ready, but because I was scared.
Scared of failing.

Scared of embarrassing myself.
Scared that maybe I didn’t have what it took.

Even though I had doubts, I showed up anyway. 
And I won 1st place🥇

That day taught me one of the most important lessons of my life:

👉 You don’t have to feel ready to change your life.
You just have to trust yourself enough to start.

And that’s exactly what I see so many women struggling with when it comes to their weight loss and health.

You’ve been trying to lose weight… doing all the “right” things… eating clean, tracking macros, working out, but your body isn’t responding.

You start to doubt yourself.
You’re scared to try one more thing and be disappointed again.

But what if this time it’s not about trying harder, it’s about trying something different, something you don’t yet understand because you haven’t experienced it.

✨The Perimenopause Diet® is that difference✨

It’s not another diet or quick fix: it’s a strategic way of eating that supports your hormones, metabolism, and energy in this phase of life.

And I want you to experience what’s possible for you.

Join me for The Perimenopause Diet® 7-Day Reset, the first step toward understanding why you’ve been stuck and how to finally see results.

🎯It’s just $24, less than your last Target run, and it will completely change the way you see your body and think about losing weight in perimenopause.

🔥Comment RESET below or check the link in bio to join us.

💪You might just surprise yourself, the same way I did

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😳If it feels like the things that used to work to 😳If it feels like the things that used to work to keep your weight down aren’t working anymore, it’s because “diets” adding more workouts & “macro/calorie” counts aren’t getting at what your body really needs to burn fat & feel healthy as you experience natural changes in hormones

Nutrition & exercise needs change as your body goes through natural cycles of transition. 

Perimenopause into menopause is no different.

But the problem is, no one is teaching you what’s really going on in your body and the shifts that need to happen to your diet to SUPPORT your metabolism, get you out of fat storage and into fat burning

And your workouts?

Just “working out more” or “doing strength training 2-3x/week” doesn’t mean you’re actually shifting body composition or gaining strength in the way your body really needs.

I have a lot of women tell me how much they exercise and how active they are, so it doesn’t make sense they can’t lose weight😩

Just working out more used to “work”, but now it’s about the right workout program to appropriately stimulate new muscle growth (not just 30 min body pump classes or upper and lower body splits)

And your diet MUST be adjusted to complement this program needs to support losing fat/gaining lean muscle (no, it’s not just about eating more protein). 

Inflammation, insulin, and micronutrient needs must be considered as well.

🔥That’s why I created The Perimenopause Diet

After counseling in my private practice for 10+ years, I saw time after time the mistakes women were making with their diets

I know why you’re stuck. 
I know how to fix it.
It’s not more tips and tricks. 
It’s a comprehensive plan that will transform your body from the inside out.

If you’re doing “all the things” it’s time to start understanding your body’s needs on a deeper level & start following a sustainable plan that helps you lose weight & feel healthy again when nothing else works

DM the word PROGRAM if you’re ready to see results

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Your “healthy diet” is working against you in peri Your “healthy diet” is working against you in perimenopause

Healthy is a relative term, and often (without realizing it) your definition of “healthy” is rooted in what diets have taught you about hitting a calorie or macro goal

But in perimenopause, healthy means…
 ⚡Shifting your diet to minimize the metabolic effects of estrogen and progesterone fluctuations
 ⚡Lowering insulin through diet strategy so your blood sugar is balanced and you can burn fat
 ⚡Optimizing vitamins and minerals to support your cortisol (stress) response, sleep, mental clarity, mood and energy production
 ⚡Keeping inflammation low (through diet strategy)

That’s why “traditional dieting” doesn’t work in this stage of life, and everything that used to “work” isn’t working (plus you feel crappy on top of the weight gain). 

Hormones need the right nutrition to function well, but no one has taught you the right changes.

You need a nutrition strategy that balances hormones, rebuilds muscle, and actually works with your body, so you stop living in frustration and start seeing results.

💬 Struggling with weight gain in perimenopause? Comment “PERI” and I’ll send you my free masterclass so you can get started the right way!

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You’re lifting weights. Going to the gym. You’re g You’re lifting weights. Going to the gym.
You’re getting your steps in.
You’re eating “healthy” and tracking your calories…
But your body still isn’t changing.
And every year it feels harder.
So what’s the missing link? Is it Hormones?
It’s not that you just need to “focus more” or “be perfect”
You don’t need to keep adding more workouts.
It’s your insulin response that’s keeping you stuck in fat storage.
It’s the inflammation from the fat you’ve gained that’s throwing off your hormone balance and making weight loss harder.
In perimenopause, your body naturally becomes more insulin resistant, especially as you’ve lost lean muscle, meaning your cells don’t respond to insulin the same way they used to.
That shift, increased stress & drops in estrogen change where your body stores fat (hello, belly), makes it easier to gain, and much harder to lose, unless you know the right changes to make in perimenopause (even when you’re doing everything “right.”
That’s why the advice to “just eat less, eat clean, move more, & add more protein” doesn’t work anymore

If your diet and exercise plan aren’t addressing insulin, inflammation, and metabolic changes, your body will stay stuck in fat storage mode 
(hint: if you’re not losing fat, then the answer is, it’s not)
When you learn how to lower insulin naturally and balance your metabolism with the right nutrition and training approach…
Fat loss becomes easier.
Energy and focus come back.
Mood and sleep improve
Your “hormonal” symptoms start going away (without meds or HRT)
That’s exactly what we teach with The Perimenopause Diet: a science-backed way to lose weight, balance hormones, and rebuild your metabolism by giving your body the right nourishment for life.
Comment “PERI” and I’ll send you my free masterclass to learn how The Perimenopause Diet helps you lose weight, boost energy, and feel amazing again!

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💕Following The Perimenopause diet doesn’t mean bei 💕Following The Perimenopause diet doesn’t mean being “perfect”, lugging your food scale everywhere or getting stuck in the “all or nothing” diet mentality

It’s an intentional approach to eating that fills in the gaps of every “diet” program & teaches you exactly what your body needs to thrive…in real life

Everything you’ve been taught about nutrition sets you up for failure:

❌Complicated recipes, 
❌Beautifully curated weekend meal prep you don’t have time for
❌Restrictive all-or-nothing thinking, 
❌Starving your body, and no tools to help you know what to do in real life situations other than a diet tracker

But what happens when you learn a framework that’s not based only on calorie or macro counts but rather the balance and nourishment your body needs to THRIVE and Burn Fat?

You find balance, You find Freedom, and you finally lose weight

🙌 It’s not about perfection, it’s about knowing how to EAT in a way that supports your body AND following a framework that allows you to be consistent 

Because life happens. 

You’re going to need quick meals or to eat out with the family (or for fun)

And your diet pattern should fit the reality of your life without setting you up for failure

When you swap a fried, high-sugar option for something grilled, protein-packed, and veggie-loaded, you:
 ✅ Cut calories in half without feeling deprived
 ✅ Lower insulin instead of spiking it
 ✅ Still get the satisfaction of eating out, but with a better result for your waistline and energy
 ✅ Avoid feeling sluggish and low energy the rest of the day

That’s the beauty of The Perimenopause Diet, it’s realistic, flexible, and built to work in real life (yes, even on those busy sports weekends).

👉 Comment “PERI” and I’ll send you my free masterclass! It’s time to learn how to eat for this phase of life
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You always used to be able to up the workouts, add You always used to be able to up the workouts, add in more cardio and drop the weight no problem

✅Just working out more & adding strength workouts isn’t going to move the scale like it used to

But that’s not the case anymore. You keep adding in more workouts, changing up the style, trying to add strength days (because everyone online says that’s the key)...

But it’s not making a difference on the scale

After working with women for 10+ years to lose fat, gain strength & feel better when nothing else works, I know the mistakes you’re making & what gets results

Following The Perimenopause Diet is key to getting you out of fat storage, but after age 35, your workouts need an upgrade too

Here are the workout mistakes I see that are holding you back from progress:

Doing Body Part Splits instead of Full Body Workouts that are intentionally designed and hit every muscle group 3x/week

Relying on Barre, Yoga or Pilates classes to shift body composition

Not including Power & Progressions: power movements are important to help build fast twitch muscle fibers

Progressive workouts keep your body building new lean tissue and offset hormonal and age related lean mass losses

Doing the same workouts and movements: the body adapts to the style of training & progress will slow if you aren’t switching up the style & energy systems used or weights

Over-Exercising: working out too much to “burn fat” actually backfires. Your body needs recovery days to rebuild muscle, which is taking place for up to 24 hours after a strength session. 

Too much cardio can also signal stress in the body & taps into your protein as an energy source so it’s not available for muscle repair

Women come into our program all the time saying “workouts aren’t my problem”, but maybe they are but you don’t know it

Because your body needs more than what used to work to truly shift composition, not just get a good sweat

👉Comment "STRONG" to join the 30-Day Perimenopause Workout Challenge & get started with the proven plan that works in THIS season of life
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My name is Laura and I am a Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist in Westerville, Ohio. I am passionate about using holistic practices to help people lose weight and heal chronic disorders with food. My services include customized nutrition counseling, meal plans, online nutrition counseling and lots of recipes! Contact me to schedule a consultation!

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For the last 20+ years, you knew your body & how t For the last 20+ years, you knew your body & how to keep your health & weight in check

[For all of us who grew up in the 80s-90s, our “methods” may have been questionable, but we learned what worked to lose a few pounds if it started moving in the wrong direction]

But now? Nothing is working

Most women try to lose weight by adding more workouts, eating cleaner, more protein…

but the real solution is moving through the 3 Phases of The Perimenopause Diet 🌿

Why? Your body as it experiences shifts in hormones needs nutrition to be a SUPPORT for optimal function, not a list of rules to get weight off

✨ Phase 1: The Therapeutic Phase
 This is the healing phase most women skip, which is why you stay stuck in cravings, mood swings, stubborn fat, & low energy.
 
Here we:
🔹Lower insulin
🔹Lower inflammation
🔹Rebuild lean muscle
🔹Balance blood sugar
🔹Restore micronutrient status

This is where your body finally shifts OUT of fat storage & back into fat burning AND you feel better almost immediately

✨Phase 2: Early Maintenance
 Your energy is better, your muscle is increasing, & your body composition is changing.

Here we keep the same balanced meal patterning, but…
🔹Learn to incorporate the eating pattern in all situations
🔹You can tolerate more whole-food starches
🔹You’re losing inches all over your body

Your metabolism is becoming flexible again, which is the key to sustainable fat loss.

✨ Phase 3: Sustainable Maintenance
 You’ve reached a healthy weight, but your body keeps improving because…

🔹You continue strength training 3x/week & your lean mass is higher
🔹Balanced meals you don’t have to track
🔹Blood sugar is stable
🔹Lower stress & inflammation

This phase feels EASY because your metabolism & hormones are being supported; no more yo-yo dieting, weight fluctuations, or unpredictable symptoms.

This is the power of The Perimenopause Diet: it teaches you how to fuel your body through hormonal changes💛

✨ Ready to learn how to EAT & LIVE in Perimenopause so you can feel like yourself again? Comment RESET for my 7-Day Perimenopause Diet Reset to get started.

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If you’ve been eating clean, counting calories or If you’ve been eating clean, counting calories or macros and still not losing weight in perimenopause…

it’s because your nutrition needs change along with your hormones

But no one taught you what your body actually needs during this phase ❤️‍🔥

In perimenopause, hormonal fluctuations increase insulin, inflammation, nutrient needs, stress, and reduce lean muscle mass

Meaning calories, macros & food tracking only tell part of the story.

So you can be eating “perfectly” on paper… and still feel stuck, because your body is a beautiful system that’s begging for the right foundational support from your diet (not more restriction and being fed “numbers”)

Here’s what most women don’t realize:
✨ Calorie goals don’t tell you anything about how food affects insulin or nourishes your hormones or cells

And insulin is one of the biggest drivers of fat storage in perimenopause

✨ Macros don’t account for micronutrients or insulin balance
 
Your body can’t make hormones, energy, or muscle without the vitamins & minerals it needs.

✨Tracking can’t tell you if your meals are actually providing the right meal patterning & nutrient dense food choices

Unstable blood sugar = cravings, fatigue, mood swings, & stalled fat loss.

✨ And none of these things address inflammation.
 
Which is why you can be eating less… and losing nothing. 

Inflammation blocks your ability to build muscle & can increase hormonal related symptoms

This is why diet therapy becomes so powerful at this stage.

It’s not about restriction,  it’s about giving your body what it needs to function, not just what it needs to “fit the numbers.”

When you lower insulin, reduce inflammation, nourish your cells, support your gut & rebuild lean muscle…

Your body finally feels safe enough to burn fat again.

You’re not beyond hope.

You just need a different strategy, one designed for this season of life.

✨Comment PERI for my free masterclass to learn exactly what your body needs to thrive in perimenopause 

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You CAN lose weight & feel like yourself again…you You CAN lose weight & feel like yourself again…you’re just stuck in “healthy habits” that are no longer serving your body as you get into perimenopause❤️‍🩹

Stage 1: The workout pile-on 🏋️‍♀️🔥

You add MORE: classes, Pilates, bootcamps, steps, strength…
 
Because more workouts used to = weight loss.

But now?

Your body is changing… & the workout pile-on backfires. 

You’re not actually gaining lean muscle the right way.

You’re exhausted, inflamed, stressed, & not able to heal, repair or build lean mass.

Stage 2: The diet hoping 🥗

You try to be “more disciplined”

Fasting, cut calories, increase protein, go back to WW, keto, macros…

Just hoping something will stick.
But you can’t find the right combo to actually lose fat.

Stage 3: The short-lived win ⚖️

You lose a few pounds… after what feels like forever.

But it creeps right back.

Because you didn’t lose fat, you lost water, glycogen & muscle.

Stage 4: The supplement & lab rabbit hole 💊🧪

You add more supplements you saw online.

You get labs done to figure out what’s “wrong.”

You go see a functional medicine doctor & get more lab tests and yes…more supplements (not a real fix btw)

But nothing works long-term because the root cause of metabolic and dietary imbalance hasn’t been addressed.

Stage 5: The real fix 🌿

You start following The 
Perimenopause Diet & learn how the right diet strategy provides healing to your body, balance to your hormones, helps you lose weight & feel like yourself again:

Balanced meals
Blood sugar stability
Muscle-building strength
Lower stress
Hormone support

…and the results finally stick.

This is exactly what The Perimenopause Diet teaches. 💛

✨Want to know exactly how to fix this? Comment RESET to start The Perimenopause Diet 7-Day Reset, your first step to the right nutrition & exercise support for where your body is now.

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First, I want you to know you’re not alone in feel First, I want you to know you’re not alone in feeling like the scale isn’t moving…like your body is revolting against you…like you’re completely lost in how to care for yourself right now❤️‍🩹

SO many women are silently suffering: gaining weight, dealing with poor sleep, mood swings, increased anxiety, & exhaustion, even though nothing has changed.
But here’s what you need to know 👇

The reason you’re feeling this sudden shift is because your nutrition & exercise needs change as your hormones change…but no one told you.
And if you keep “doing what you’ve always done,” you’ll fall into all the stereotypical perimenopause symptoms & weight gain; not because you’re doing something wrong, but because your body now needs something different.

Hormone shifts change your body metabolically:
• Reduced insulin sensitivity
• Increased inflammation
• Loss of lean muscle
• MORE visceral fat
But that doesn’t mean you're doomed to gain weight or feel unlike yourself 💛

When your diet is optimized to SUPPORT your hormones & metabolic health, not deprive it, you start feeling better naturally.
When you eat & exercise to OFFSET these hormonal changes, you can burn fat, reduce inflammatory midsection weight, & regain your energy.

But when your insulin & blood sugar are unstable, you’ll feel more cravings, low energy, mood swings, anxiety, & stress.

And when your body isn’t properly fueled with the right proteins & micronutrients, healthy hormone & energy production struggles (and you feel it).

So if you’re gaining weight & not feeling like yourself… that’s a sign your diet hasn’t been optimized to support the changes happening in perimenopause.

There’s nothing “wrong” with you.
Your body is changing. And it has different needs now🌿

Perimenopause (and into menopause) is a whole new playbook.

✨ Comment PERI to get my FREE masterclass & learn exactly what to change in your nutrition & workouts to lose weight & feel better naturally.

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