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I Don’t Coach Fat Loss—But I Do Understand What My Athletes Are Up Against

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A strength and running coach explains why she doesn’t coach fat loss, challenges CICO assumptions for menopausal athletes, and makes a case for performance over body comp.

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When “Cite the Research” Is Just Code for “Sit Down and Shut Up”

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Calling out the bro-science crowd: why demanding citations on menopause from male-dominated studies misses the point—and reveals more about their egos.

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Why “Just Eat in a Deficit” Fails Menopausal Women: The Real Truth About Fat Loss in Midlife

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Most menopause weight loss advice ignores hormonal shifts. Here’s why a calorie deficit isn’t enough—and what actually works for women in midlife.

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Menopause Is Not the End: 3 Game-Changing Books Every Midlife Woman Should Read

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Discover 3 powerful books that challenge outdated menopause myths and empower midlife women with real solutions. Learn why it's time to rethink hormones, sex, and strength—and how working with a menopause-informed coach can change everything.

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What’s Really Natural? Rethinking Hormone Replacement, “Clean” Living, and What Supports Your Health

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Is hormone therapy unnatural? Learn the truth about bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BiHRT), estrogen delivery methods, and how "natural living" myths may be harming your health.

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