The Perimenopause Plan
This post may help you understand what perimenopause is and when to expect it as well as offer you some tools to get through it with...
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Julie Hodge
- Nov 26
- 2 min
Retaining Muscle in Perimenopause and Midlife
Can we retain lean muscle mass throughout perimenopause, midlife and our entire lifetime? YES WE CAN... if we invest in it every single...
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Julie Hodge
- Nov 18
- 5 min
5 SIGNS OF HORMONAL WEIGHT GAIN AND HOW TO STOP IT
As far as you know, you have been incredibly faithful to your diet. You hit the gym regularly, and you haven't been drinking any more than y
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Julie Hodge
- Nov 11
- 4 min
Navigating Peri/menopause: Approaches to muscle health
Navigating Peri/menopause: Approaches to muscle health
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Julie Hodge
- Oct 10
- 7 min
5 Reasons for Your Weight Gain in Perimenopause
5 Reasons for Your Weight Gain in Perimenopause! If you’re in peri/menopause and experiencing your body shape changing as you go through per
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Julie Hodge
- Oct 6
- 2 min
Compound Exercise
Focusing on compound lifts is one of the most effective ways to build strength in a limited amount of time. This not only saves time, but ca
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Julie Hodge
- Oct 5
- 2 min
How to to break free from your sugar addiction and take control of your health!
While a little bit of sugar here and there may not seem like a big deal, let's be real -too much sugar is like pouring gasoline on a fire. I
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Julie Hodge
- Aug 27
- 2 min
WHY ABDOMINALS MATTER
Abs, powerhouse, core... these are words that we use to describe the muscles needed to help us dramatically improve our fitness outcomes....
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Julie Hodge
- Jul 24
- 2 min
LIGHT VS. HEAVY
WHY GOING HEAVY WINS. An analysis of lifting lighter weights for more reps vs. working to heavier weights for less reps. 💪 Important to...
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Julie Hodge
- Jul 19
- 5 min
Electrolyes 101 - What & Why?
Electrolytes are minerals with an electric charge that conduct electricity in the body, playing a crucial role in bodily functions. The...
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Julie Hodge
- Jun 29
- 4 min
Managing Hormones, Perimenopause, Muscle, Bone Density
Managing Perimenopause: A blog about preserving muscle and bone density for women in midlife.
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Julie Hodge
- Jun 19
- 3 min
The Power of Strength Training for Perimenopause: Unlocking Physiological and Hormonal Benefits
Perimenopause is a natural transitional phase in a woman's life that marks the onset of hormonal changes leading up to menopause. While...
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Julie Hodge
- May 27
- 2 min
Endocrine Disruptors to Avoid for Hormone Health
Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that can mimic hormone actions in the human body, interfere with hormone signaling, and cause health prob
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Julie Hodge
- May 26
- 3 min
Reducing Adrenaline and Cortisol Levels in Perimenopause
Perimenopause, the transitional phase leading up to menopause, is often accompanied by hormonal fluctuations that can impact a woman's...
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Julie Hodge
- May 19
- 5 min
Designing Your Own Workout Program for Strength & Healthy Aging!
Designing Your Own Workout Program for Strength & Healthy Aging Over 40!
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Julie Hodge
- May 18
- 3 min
Managing Hormone Imbalances Through Lifestyle Changes in Perimenopause
Hormonal fluctuations are a common occurrence as we age, but with the right strategies, we can find balance and vitality.
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Julie Hodge
- Apr 21
- 7 min
Slow metabolism? Here are 5 ways to speed it up! (and what happens if you don't).
Metabolism is described as the overall chemical reactions inside a human body that changes nutrients from food into energy. Proper...
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Julie Hodge
- Jan 12
- 2 min
BEST way to BUILD muscle & BURN fat!
💥 BUILD MUSCLE - BURN FAT... 💥 ... more efficiently (IMHO) So here's my take on strength training and splits, as it relates to a woman...
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Julie Hodge
- Dec 22, 2022
- 6 min
Detoxification? What Science Says.
Detoxes and cleanses have been buzzwords for a while now. There are so many variations of them and each one is advertised with many...
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Julie Hodge
- Nov 25, 2022
- 6 min
Food allergies vs. sensitivities
Food allergies and sensitivities (or intolerances) are increasingly common. You’ve heard of nut-free schools and gluten-free foods, and...
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