8 Weeks to Youthful Vitality

The Healing Journey through Menopause. At first you might find perimenopause and menopause to be difficult enemies. However, to reclaim and maintain youthful vitality, it's important to have a plan. I will be sharing an 8 week plan in this post to get you on the road to enjoying your life even more. So it is a longer post than normal.

If you want a more detailed version with coaching assistance to get you on the happy road... then my new program "the Best Is Yet To Come" is something you will want to investigate further...

Week 1 DO YOUR HOMEWORK (get educated) Understand What's happening Major and significant changes are taking place in your body. Your ovarian function declines due to aging and disruption of signals to and from your hypothalamus. These changes trigger the symptoms including hot flashes, and night sweats. The decrease in estrogen leads to other common side effects, this is why it's important to address the function of the hypothalamus. Once you understand the root causes of perimenopause and menopause, it's easier to find the effective, natural solutions.

Week 2 Start Taking Dietary Supplements There are two goals. The first is to bring your hormones into balance. The second goal is to fight stubborn body fat.

I have a free pdf with a list of all natural supplements for hormonal support that have worked great for me... Just send me a message and I will send you the FREE Menopause Support PDF.

In my coaching program "The Best Is Yet To Come" we spend one whole week on supplements... So it is well worth your investment.

Week 3 Make a Commitment to Your Diet. Maintaining your vitality during menopause and perimenopause requires close attention to your diet. However, don't confuse it with dieting, which can actually sabotage your weight loss efforts. Why? Because your body might not know the different between a change in your eat habit and just hunger. This can lead to metabolic overcompensation for weight loss making it even harder to lose weight. What's more weight cycling (losing weight then gaining weight repeatedly) can actually change your physiology. So the more diets you've been on, the harder it becomes to lose the weight. A hunger hormone called ghrelin increases and a fullness hormone called leptin decreases, so you feel hungrier and less satiated. So try decreasing portion size to start with and eat healthy.

Week 4 Start Your Exercise Program

Similar to your eating habits, exercise is also about habits. Plan to build up your exercise routine so you can do it every day for 30 minutes a day, at least 3 times a week. Aerobic exercise is vital for weight loss but you can mix in sports and activities like stretching. It may take several weeks to see results but regular exercise can actually give you more energy. And if you have trouble sticking to your routines, try going with a workout buddy or get a personal trainer.

In the coaching program "the Best Is Yet To Come" we spend a week on this topic and give you some special ideas for exercise specifically designed for the aging woman.

Week 5 Get Your Support Network Together

One of the best ways to overcome fear of going through menopause is to have a support system. Besides your doctor, it helps to share what you're going through with your spouse or close friends.

Another way is to find an online community where you can join many conversations already happening to share your personal experience or simply to ask questions.

I have a FB group designed to do this...Spunky Ol Gals Aging Fearlessly You can also join my coaching program "the Best Is Yet to Come" a service designed to help you navigate the complex health and lifestyle issues during menopause.

Week 6 Plan Something Romantic

If you're in a committed relationship, it's VITAL to maintain a healthy sex life. Don't ignore this part of your life when estrogen levels start to drop. This can negatively impact your relationship.

So this week, keep the flame alive by planning a romantic evening or weekend!

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Week 7 Plan to Get Away

You're facing perhaps one of the biggest challenge of your life; dealing with a major change in how your body transitions in and out of menopause. It's important to continue to have fun and enjoy life. Don't let it stop you from your shopping excursions or a relaxing vacation.

Several of the gals who are enrolled in my coaching program "The Best Is Yet To Come" are doing a retreat in Aug at Mahoney State Park... Want to join us??? Just send me a message and I will give you the details.

Week 8 Plan for Plenty of Sleep One of the keys to a happy and fulfilling life during this time of change is getting ample and regular sleep. this requires blocking off at least 8 hours every night and organizing your schedule around getting this all important sleep. Of course this is only useful if you don't suffer from sleeplessness or interruptions due to night sweats. As you age, maintaining that youthful vitality will ONLY happen when you PLAN and be proactive.

In my coaching program "The Best Is Yet To Come" we spend a whole lesson on how to get some ZZZ's...

When you implement a plan like this consistently over an 8 week period it will become naturally a part of your life and youthful vitality will be the results.