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The Science of HIIT and Hormonal Response in Menopausal Women
When it comes to fitness during menopause, one of the most important—yet often misunderstood—factors is how exercise impacts hormonal health. For women navigating perimenopause and post-menopause, the right kind of training can enhance energy, support fat loss, and improve cardiovascular health.

Julie Hodge
May 63 min read
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Why a Calorie Deficit Alone Doesn't Work in Menopause
I need to be clear on this: weight loss after menopause is possible—but the rules have changed ladies.

Julie Hodge
Apr 32 min read
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Intense HIIT Exercise if You're Tired? YES!
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has emerged as a powerful and time-efficient workout method, particularly beneficial for women exper

Julie Hodge
Apr 22 min read
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Why Carbs Are Actually Good for You (Especially If You Strength Train)
Carbs have taken a beating over the years. From low-carb diets to keto to carb-cutting challenges, they’ve been painted as the villain b

Julie Hodge
Mar 253 min read
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The Gut-Heart Connection: Why Your Digestive Health Matters
Gut health has deteriorated significantly in recent decades, largely due to processed foods, high sugar intake, and increased environmental

Julie Hodge
Mar 123 min read
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The Power of Strength Training During Perimenopause: A Week by Week Guide to Hormonal Benefits
Feeling like your body's playing by new rules? You're not alone! As a Certified Personal Trainer and Perimenopause Fitness Coach, I'm he

Julie Hodge
Jan 93 min read
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Strategies for Hormone Balance Health
Today, I want to share a quick "snapshot" of some essential strategies to support women’s hormone health, including dietary tips, detoxifica

Julie Hodge
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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WHY STRENGTH TRAIN?
Turning 40, 50, 60, or beyond doesn't mean you can't become functionally younger and stronger over the next 10, 20, 30 years or more.

Julie Hodge
Sep 16, 202412 min read
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How to Achieve Sustainable Fat Loss for Women Over 40
Getting older isn't always easy but there are a lot of perks! What's changing and what can you do about it? Read on!

Julie Hodge
Jun 30, 20247 min read
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Understanding Stress and Adrenal Fatigue: A Comprehensive Guide
Stress is an unavoidable part of life, and we all experience it at some point. In today's fast-paced world, we often juggle multiple...

Julie Hodge
May 9, 20242 min read
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Uncovering the Hidden Culprits: 9 Reasons You May Be Gaining Weight Without Knowing Why
You may gain weight unintentionally because of certain things you consume, such as sugary foods and beverages. But sometimes weight gain...

Julie Hodge
Mar 29, 20246 min read
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Uncovering the Different Body Types: Which Category Do You Fall Into?
We now know a lot more about body-types for women than ever before. Weight loss and hormonal researchers increasingly recognize that...

Julie Hodge
Mar 20, 20245 min read
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LOVE THAT CUPPA JAVA?
Caffeine has been ‘good-guy, bad-guy’ for years. If you have a high intake of caffeine during your day (over 3-4 caffeinated drinks are too

Julie Hodge
Mar 19, 20242 min read
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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...

Julie Hodge
Nov 26, 202310 min read
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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

Julie Hodge
Nov 18, 20235 min read
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Navigating Peri/menopause: Approaches to muscle health
Navigating Peri/menopause: Approaches to muscle health

Julie Hodge
Nov 11, 20234 min read
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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

Julie Hodge
Oct 10, 20237 min read
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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

Julie Hodge
Oct 6, 20232 min read
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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

Julie Hodge
Oct 5, 20232 min read
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Managing Hormones, Perimenopause, Muscle, Bone Density
Managing Perimenopause: A blog about preserving muscle and bone density for women in midlife.

Julie Hodge
Jun 29, 20234 min read
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