Episode 59: Menopause Madness: 4 Do's and Don'ts for midlife women

The menopausal transition can be extremely diffcult for women. In addition to unpleasant symptoms like hot flashes, decreased libido, mood swings, migraines, and depression, you might be gaining weight around your midsection without changing anything in your diet or exercise routine!!! Pivot registered dietitian and midlife specialist Carol Nocella joins me to explain why these changes occur and simple things to focus on to start feeling like yourself again. In this episode: Perimenopause vs Menopause Don't put sleep on the backburner Don't just focus on losing weight Don't accept "there's nothing you can do" Don't forget about key micronutrients Do strength train in a progressive manner Do eat adequate protein Do find ways to cope with stress Do educate yourself on HRT Alcohol Summary Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Owner & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com Co-Host: Carol Nocella, RD Registered Dietitian and Certified Midlife Specialist, based out of Queens, New York Specialties: Women’s health over 50, menopause, obesity, hypertension, heart-health