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If you’re a woman over forty, blood sugar matters more than most people realize. Not in a trendy wellness way. In a real-life way. In an energy, hunger, cravings, mood, sleep, and weight regulation. And this is exactly why complicated food rules are such a dead end. You don't need more decision...

Apr 03, 2026

I'm 55 Today 🎈

We all marvel at our own ability to hit another birthday. Is it an accomplishment? Not exactly. Time marches sprints on regardless. Still, it's a thing. You got here, wherever that is. And so it is with me. I'm here, halfway through my fifties, and the thing I am marveling at is not so much that...

Mar 24, 2026

If it's confusing, that's by design.

I'm kidding about the wreck yourself, but not the test part. Let's keep this light. Eating healthfully isn't about perfection or shaming ourselves for getting it 'wrong.' It's about curiosity and inching towards a version of health that works for you. Cool, cool, now let's get on with it. Her...

Mar 06, 2026 aging alcohol community menopause newsletter sugar ultraprocessed

Convinced Your Metabolism Is Shot? Here's What's Really Happening.

1. 2. 3. It's not your metabolism. It's not your age. It's not even the calories. It's the intersection of three things: your body's changing glucose response + ultra-processed food everywhere + not knowing how to spot it. The good news? Once you can identify which foods ...

Feb 27, 2026 bloating food processing menopause metabolism midlife myths weight gain

Is alcohol really a problem in (peri)menopause?

A little straight talk on a wonky subject. Disclaimer: This information is about consumption patterns and the effects in midlife. It is in no way intended to address addiction. Feet are a great analogy for midlife bodies. Yes, feet. When you're in your twenties, you can wear flip-flops made fr...

Feb 20, 2026 aging alcohol community menopause newsletter sugar ultraprocessed

Menopause Is a Metabolic Event (Not a Failure).

It’s not just “getting older.” The metabolic shift is menopause-specific. If you’ve ever looked at your plate in midlife and thought, “Wait… why is this suddenly not working?” — I want to offer a different explanation than the one most women default to. Not: My metabolism is shot.Instead: My blo...

Feb 13, 2026 aging community cook! newsletter sugar ultraprocessed

At 54, I'm newly inspired.

I'm riding high on a lot of good, personal health news today. My bone density scan said I have the bones of a healthy thirty-year-old. My cancer screenings have been clear for years. For those new to me, I had breast cancer twice in my 40s. My years of surgeries, radiation, and chemotherapy are w...

Jan 30, 2026 food processing holidays real food reduce sugar weight gain what to eat

3 big AHAs from Saturday

I loved the workshop-style meetup, expect more of that (but more focused and under an hour). Watch it here Here are my three big takeaways. What were yours? 1. Setting the Day with a Savory Breakfast and Movement: It's crucial to start the day with a savory breakfast, as consuming sugar (ev...

Jan 16, 2026 aging community cook! menopause newsletter sugar ultraprocessed

Why is it so hard to see ourselves with accuracy?

This vintage ad is a hoot. If you can, it's the actual path to change. That's what's so great about having a coach. As soon as I talk to people about their weight and dietary struggles, I can see what's happening, but often these same people are living in the dark. It all feels murky until som...

Jan 09, 2026 aging community cook! newsletter sugar ultraprocessed

Sugar as self-sabotage.

In retrospect, that's what was happening. Hi, I'm writing this from bed because my new year is starting with a whimper. Specifically, me, whimpering because I have a cold/flu/who knows what, and I feel icky. To that end, the Big Sugar Workshop is postponed until next Saturday, the 10th. Until t...

Jan 02, 2026 aging community cook! newsletter sugar ultraprocessed

Sugar. It's Always About Sugar.

Specifically, "How Do I Eat Less Sugar?" There's a faulty idea at the heart of that question that I'd like to address. Eating less sugar is important for your health now and as you age. There's no doubt this is an important thing to do. Where people go wrong is thinking that the desire for suga...

Dec 26, 2025 aging community cook! newsletter sugar ultraprocessed

Why Kale Is Healthier With Olive Oil (And Most People Miss This)

Also, why it suddenly tastes amazing. Despite having a self-proclaimed wide palate, I admit I turned up my nose at kale. It's good for you, there's no doubt about that. But the very qualities that make it a nutritional powerhouse also make it tough to enjoy (play on words). Kale earns its reputat...

Dec 19, 2025 calories community cook! kale newsletter ultraprocessed workshop

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I'm one of 4% who lost significant weight and kept it off past the ten-year mark.

I did it without apps, fasting schemes, calorie counting, or carb restriction.

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