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Before you fix your diet or your workouts, fix your sleep
Tired, cranky, craving carbs, and wondering why your health habits won’t stick? Sleep might be the missing piece. See how one client turned everything around—starting with rest.
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Nov 18, 20253 min read


One More Reason to Pick Up the Weights: Strength Training Improves Sleep
If you’re in midlife and your sleep has gone completely rogue—hello, 3 a.m. ceiling-staring session—you’re not alone. Between hot flashes, stress, and hormones that can’t seem to make up their minds, it’s no wonder most women feel like good sleep is some kind of rare luxury item. But here’s the plot twist: science just dropped another reason to strength train, and this one’s a game-changer. Ready? Your muscles are secretly talking to your brain about when it’s time to sleep.
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Oct 21, 20252 min read


Rethinking Nutrition: The Importance of Whole Foods vs Supplements
Walk down the supplement aisle and it’s easy to feel like you should be taking half the bottles on the shelf. Vitamin D for energy....
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Oct 7, 20252 min read


Gut Check: Why Gut Health for Women Matters
Gut health for women is more than just digestion—it affects hormones, mood, energy, and more. In midlife, your gut shifts right along with your hormones. This post breaks down what the latest research says about the gut-hormone connection, why your microbiome matters, and how simple food-based habits can help you feel better from the inside out—no fads, powders, or perfection required.
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Sep 9, 20253 min read


Back-to-School, Back-to-You: Real-Life Tips for Keeping Healthy Habits on Track
August hits, and suddenly life turns into a mix of drop-offs, pickups, endless emails from school, and wondering if the lunchbox from last year will ever stop smelling weird. Schedules shift. Evenings get busier. And it can feel like your healthy habits are the first thing to go.But here’s the thing: a schedule change doesn’t have to mean your wellness habits get bulldozed.
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Aug 12, 20253 min read


The Menopause and Mental Health Connection: How to Reclaim Your Brain
Menopause is a significant life transition that can bring about various physical and emotional changes. While much attention is given to symptoms like hot flashes and sleep disturbances, it's equally important to focus on mental health during this time.
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Jun 20, 20252 min read


The Power of BAMs: Bare Ass Minimums for Healthy Living in the Chaos
Life happens. And sometimes, despite our best efforts, our healthy habits can get completely derailed as we’re just trying to make it through the day.
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Jun 6, 20252 min read


Menopause and Belly Fat: Not a Willpower Problem
Let’s get one thing straight: if your waistline has been expanding faster than your patience since hitting your 40s or 50s, it’s not because you’ve suddenly forgotten how to eat a salad. This isn’t about willpower—it’s about hormones.
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
May 9, 20252 min read


Where Did My Give-a-Sh*t Go? A Menopause Mystery Solved by Science
Let’s set the scene: once upon a time, you were the queen of emotional labor. You remembered birthdays. You sent thank-you notes. You...
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Apr 11, 20252 min read


How to eat healthy on a budget
With sky-high food prices, learn ways to eat healthy on a budget
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
May 1, 20232 min read


Sweet Potato "Toast"
Sweet potato toast is a unique, tasty, and nutritious way to include more veggies in your day.
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Apr 4, 20231 min read


Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Dec 30, 20222 min read


Holiday Food Pushers Survival Guide
The holidays are a time when family and friends gather together, and food is usually a huge part of the celebration. For most people,...
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Dec 1, 20222 min read


7 Things To Do Every Day
Counting calories. . . Hours at the gym. . . Never eating ice cream. . . Macros. . . No carbs. . . Salads for lunch. . . Writing down...
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Sep 1, 20222 min read
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