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A Smarter Framework for Losing Belly Fat (For Women in Midlife & Beyond)
Fat loss is simple on paper but complicated in practice—especially during perimenopause and menopause, when your hormones, stress response, and recovery all change dramatically.
Let’s cut through the noise with science-backed, no-fluff strategies that actually work for aging women. No gimmicks. Just physiology-based truth.

Julie Hodge
Jun 46 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 Myth of One Size Fits All Diets
A prevalent myth in nutrition coaching is that there is a "one-size-fits-all" diet that works for everyone. Read on to learn a better way.

Julie Hodge
Aug 6, 20242 min read
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Nutrition Fundamentals: Understanding Dietary Fiber
Welcome to my guide on dietary fiber, an essential component of a healthy diet that often goes unnoticed. In this article, I'll break down d

Julie Hodge
Jul 14, 20243 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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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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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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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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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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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...

Julie Hodge
Jul 19, 20235 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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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.

Julie Hodge
May 18, 20233 min read
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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...

Julie Hodge
Nov 25, 20226 min read
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The Truth About Inflammation & Nutrition
Causes of chronic inflammation may include persistent infection, food sensitivities, leaky gut, poor diet, poor sleep hygiene, environment.

Julie Hodge
Nov 5, 20222 min read
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Nutrition and Peri/menopause
Feel like a stranger inhabiting a new body and want to bust out of it? You can gracefully manage the start of perimenopause and onset of...

Julie Hodge
Oct 26, 20226 min read
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Foods & Habits That Fight Inflammation
Inflammation Fighting Foods. Foods that fight inflammation are a powerful ally if you want to shed belly fat and reclaim your energy!

Julie Hodge
Sep 29, 20226 min read
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Not Losing Belly Fat Fast Enough?
Not losing weight fast enough? Learn how patience AND gut health might have more to do with it than you know.

Julie Hodge
Sep 12, 20224 min read
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Understand and Curb Over Eating
We all do it or have done it before. We get ahold of our favourite meal or snack and it’s so tasty that you don’t want to stop eating it...

Julie Hodge
Aug 22, 20223 min read
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Nutrition Myths
Nutrition can be confusing. There is so much information out there, and much of it is flawed, misinterpreted, or flat-out false. Why do...

Julie Hodge
Jul 18, 20226 min read
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