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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

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

Does Sugar Cause Weight Gain?

Yes, given the way it's consumed in the Western world. We eat it nearly constantly as added sugars and treats with most meals, which keeps our bodies in overdrive. Learning how and when to consume sugar is central to ending chronic weight gain. The issue is less about being a person who craves s...

Aug 29, 2025 reducing sugar refined carbs sugar sugar consumption treat culture ultra-processed weight loss

Member question: Hey Rebecca, can I drink alcohol and have a healthy weight? Part 2 of 2.

Of note: this information is for people who are ~if possible~ trying to balance alcohol with weight loss. It's not intended to address addiction and will be useless on that front. Let's get into it. In this issue: Why an operating system is more effective than rules (or apps). The power of de...

Mar 14, 2025 alcohol defaults food processing keystone habits reduce sugar sleep stomach pain sugar weight gain

Member question: Hey Rebecca, can I drink alcohol and have a healthy weight? This is part 1 of 2.

Of note: this information is for people who are trying to balance alcohol with weight loss. It's not intended to address addiction and will be useless on that front. Let's get into it In this issue: The problem(s) alcohol brings to healthy weight living. My experience Three questions to ask yo...

Feb 28, 2025 alcohol food processing keystone habits reduce sugar sleep stomach pain sugar weight gain

I mean, can this work?

A reader asked, "I keep coming across ads for this brand of supplements and can't help but wonder what your thoughts are." Well, here they are. But first! I've made today's premium newsletter free to everyone. Please consider joining as a paid member. It's $12 a month for the information and per...

by Rebecca Thomas — Oct 04, 2024 cook! dubious claims healthy living mindset overeating real food sugar weight gain weight loss

Be a gatherer–not an accumulator.

A mindset for navigating unconscious consumption. I'm nuts about fresh figs in a borderline unhealthy way. I'll buy them in a pinch, but I enjoy finding an untended fig tree that casually drapes just so over a property line. And let me tell you, my neighborhood has several. I start the countdow...

by Rebecca Thomas — Aug 23, 2024 figs healthy living hunter-gatherer mindset sugar

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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