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Episode 59: Menopause Madness: 4 Do's and Don'ts for midlife women

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The menopausal transition can be extremely diffcult for women. In addition to unpleasant symptoms like hot flashes, decreased libido, mood swings, migraines, and depression, you might be gaining weight around your midsection without changing anything in your diet or exercise routine!!! Pivot registered dietitian and midlife specialist Carol Nocella joins me to explain why these changes occur and simple things to focus on to start feeling like yourself again.

In this episode:

  • Perimenopause vs Menopause
  • Don't put sleep on the backburner
  • Don't just focus on losing weight
  • Don't accept "there's nothing you can do"
  • Don't forget about key micronutrients
  • Do strength train in a progressive manner
  • Do eat adequate protein
  • Do find ways to cope with stress
  • Do educate yourself on HRT
  • Alcohol
  • Summary

    • Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD

    Owner & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching

    Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com

    Co-Host: Carol Nocella, RD

    Registered Dietitian and Certified Midlife Specialist, based out of Queens, New York
    Specialties: Women’s health over 50, menopause, obesity, hypertension, heart-health

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