🤔 Did you know that taking even a ten minute walk after each meal has SO many health benefits? I mean not just in general - but also in perimenopause! Walking lowers our cortisol (which can be wayyyyyy up in perimenopause ), helps our muscles use glucose efficiently and helps us not have those crashes we get after we eat! Let me know in the comments below if you aim do a walk after you eat your meals!💜

Hi ladies, and happy Sunday! I wanted to make a little post about something i'm learning more about with my menopause certification - and also a topic @Alyssa Furukawa mentioned is a great thing we don't talk enough about! ....Our pelvic floor. The pelvic floor isn’t just about kegels, and it’s definitely not just a “post baby” thing. Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles that supports: ✅ your bladder and bowel ✅ your core and posture ✅ your hips and low back ✅ sexual function ✅ stability during lifting, walking, and just daily life During perimenopause and menopause, declining estrogen can affect muscle tone, connective tissue, and coordination ...which is why symptoms like leaking, heaviness, low back pain, or core weakness can show up even if you have never had kids. Here’s the part many women don’t hear enough...A healthy pelvic floor needs strength AND relaxation. That means: ✅ learning how to breathe properly ✅ coordinating the pelvic floor with your core ✅ not over-clenching all day ✅ using functional strength and mobility work 🌸 Some simple things you can start doing today to support your pelvic floor that don’t need fancy equipment for or hours of work, are: ✨ Breathe before you brace...Slow exhales help the pelvic floor relax and coordinate with your core. ✨ Stop clenching all day...Many of us hold tension without realizing it. Periodically check in and fully relax. ✨ Exhale on effort...When lifting, standing up, or carrying groceries , gently exhale instead of holding your breath. ✨ Walk daily...Walking supports pelvic floor coordination, circulation, and your nervous system regulation. ✨ Train your glutes and hips...Strong hips help take pressure off the pelvic floor and improve overall stability. ✨ Prioritize mobility...Gentle hip and spine mobility keeps the pelvic floor working with your body, not against it. Consistency beats intensity here. A few mindful minutes a day can make a real difference💜 Pelvic floor health = confidence, comfort, and longevity! 💜

When I hit perimenopause, I had no idea that belly fat could be a symptom for me! I still lifted heavy, I still ate clean….. I couldn’t help but think I MUST be doing something wrong, even though I was doing every thing I’ve always done to be fit!! The truth is, your body shifts in ways that feel unfamiliar and sometimes unfair. But that doesn’t mean you don’t have power here. You do, and it starts with small changes that support where you are now, not where you were at 25 or even 35. These are the things that have helped me and that also have proven studies and data to back them up! My wish is for us all to feel like ourselves again, to feel happy and confident in our body that may have changed a bit in this chapter. These tips, along with as always, staying hydrated and especially now- prioritizing sleep - are great starting points to feel like you again!💜 Happy Tuesday everyone. You are BEAUTIFUL 🫶🏽

I vowed to rest today and just do yin yoga. Angela popped into my brain at 6:20 pm Hawaii time ... couldn't help myself and decided on one set of 15 squat jumps. Quads burning at rep 12 and just turned on the nitro for the last 3 reps. Thank you @Angela Arthur !!!😘💪🏽

My body changed, my skin changed. My priorities changed I went through a divorce I started a new career I let go of versions of myself I thought I had to stay loyal to…. And now… I’m rebuilding again.💪🏽 There are moments I feel lost, unsure, and behind. But what I’ve started to think is this… You don’t go through this season of life to break~ You go through it to become more honest. Stronger boundaries. Clearer values. More compassion for your body. And more courage to start over, even when it’s uncomfortable. If you’re in perimenopause and everything in your life feels like it’s shifting , you’re not failing! Think of it as you’re evolving!! 💕 And most of all, you aren’t alone!!💜💜 Love you ladies and have a beautiful Thursday🫶🏽