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Joyful Movement in Midlife: What My Dog Taught Me About Success
I never meant to be a runner. I didn’t start running because I loved the idea of 5K races or dreamed of medals on the wall. I started almost ten years ago because of a 1-year-old Labradoodle puppy who had more energy than three toddlers hyped up on Halloween candy. Jasmine at 2 years old From Walks to Runs Labradoodle puppies are famous for their boundless energy, and I honestly tried to out-walk Jasmine’s zoomies. We walked and walked and walked… and she was still raring to
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Nov 43 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 212 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 72 min read


The Fiber Fix
Fiber: not exactly sexy, but it’s the MVP for anyone navigating the perimenopause-to-menopause rollercoaster. Think of it as nature’s broom—sweeping away hormonal chaos, mood swings, and hot flashes.
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Sep 232 min read


Healthy Meals That Are Cheaper (and Faster) Than the Drive-Thru
Easy, affordable dinner ideas you can toss together in minutes—no chef skills required.
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Aug 262 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 202 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 62 min read


Sleep Myths That Are Keeping You Up at Night
We’ve all heard them—the sleep myths that sound convincing but actually make it harder to get the rest we need.
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
May 234 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 92 min read


Menopause and the Brain Fog That Makes You Question Reality
If you’re in perimenopause or menopause and finding your brain feels like a browser with 42 tabs open—five of which are frozen and one is playing music somewhere—welcome to the fog. You're not going mad. You're just hormonal.
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Apr 252 min read


How to stick with exercise
Find out how to stay consistent with exercise when life gets busy.
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Sep 15, 20242 min read


Ultra-processed vs minimally-processed foods: Does it really matter?
Will adding more minimally-processed foods really make a difference?
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Jun 2, 20231 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


Does it matter WHEN you eat?
We've all heard about eating or fasting certain times of the day. How important is it to reaching your goals?
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Feb 1, 20233 min read


Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Dec 30, 20222 min read


Are you struggling to change?
Have you ever told yourself, “I’m going to start eating healthy tomorrow!”? Then, tomorrow comes and you’re like, “Hmm, maybe I’ll start...
Melissa Monroe, Pn1
Nov 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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