GLP-1 weight loss medications like Zepbound and Wegovy have changed the weight-loss conversation — especially for women in midlife. For many people, they quiet food noise, reduce appetite, and finally make weight loss feel… possible. But here’s the part that doesn’t get talked about enough: Medication helps with appetite.It doesn’t teach you how to live in your body — or your life — long term. That’s where support matters. GLP-1s Are Powerful Tools — Not a Full Plan GLP-1 medications work by influencing hunger hormones, digestion, and blood sugar regulation. For many women, this can feel like a huge relief after years of white-knuckling willpower. But once appetite changes, new challenges often show up: These … [Read more...] about Support From a Coach During GLP-1 Weight Loss
Thinking About Zepbound? Here’s What to Expect (and What I Want You To Know)
If you’ve been curious about Zepbound or watching friends have big success on it, you’re not alone. GLP-1 medications are having a moment — and for good reason. They can be powerful tools for weight loss, metabolic health, and reducing long-term risk. But like any tool, they work best when you understand what they are… and what they aren’t. As a health coach who has walked alongside many women on this journey — and as someone who has coached through countless habit changes, plateaus, wins, setbacks — I want to give you a clear, compassionate rundown of what to expect if you’re thinking about Zepbound. This isn’t hype. This isn’t fear-mongering.This is the middle path: informed, grounded, and supportive. Let’s get into it. 🌟 … [Read more...] about Thinking About Zepbound? Here’s What to Expect (and What I Want You To Know)
What Formula 1 Racing Can Teach Us About Healthy Habits
At first glance, Formula 1 and personal wellness seem like they belong on opposite ends of the spectrum. One is a high-stakes, jet-setting sport full of engineering genius and million-dollar cars. The other? Maybe your morning stretch, a quiet walk, or trying to drink more water. But the overlap is there—and it’s surprisingly useful. Here’s what Formula 1 can teach us about creating and sticking to healthy habits: 🛠 1. Preparation Is Everything F1 teams don’t just show up on race day and hope for the best. Weeks of prep go into each event: simulations, strategy sessions, nutrition plans, and endless mechanical tweaks. Healthy Habit Takeaway:Success doesn’t happen by accident. Meal prep, laying out your workout clothes, … [Read more...] about What Formula 1 Racing Can Teach Us About Healthy Habits
Rethinking Food Journaling: From Judgment to Curiosity
If you’re like me and grew up immersed in diet culture, you probably have a negative association with food journaling. The word alone might bring to mind obsessive calorie counting, weighing every bite, and plugging data into an app - only to use that information to judge yourself. No wonder so many people avoid it altogether. But here’s the good news: food journaling doesn’t have to be like that. In fact, it shouldn’t be. The kind of food journaling I do with clients is rooted in curiosity, not criticism. I see it as both a tool and a skill - something that helps you understand your habits and something you get better at over time. Food Journaling as a Tool One of the first things I remind clients is that meaningful change … [Read more...] about Rethinking Food Journaling: From Judgment to Curiosity