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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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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...

Julie Hodge
Nov 26, 20232 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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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....

Julie Hodge
Aug 27, 20232 min read
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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...

Julie Hodge
Jul 24, 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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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...

Julie Hodge
Jun 19, 20233 min read
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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

Julie Hodge
May 27, 20232 min read
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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...

Julie Hodge
May 26, 20233 min read
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Designing Your Own Workout Program for Strength & Healthy Aging!
Designing Your Own Workout Program for Strength & Healthy Aging Over 40!

Julie Hodge
May 19, 20235 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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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...

Julie Hodge
Apr 21, 20237 min read
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