Julie Lohre presenting a strength-based approach to overcoming perimenopause weight gain

Perimenopause Weight Gain

Perimenopause and Body Recomposition Perimenopause Weight Gain: Why It Happens and How to Fix It Perimenopause can wreak havoc your body composition even when your eating and workouts have not changed much. Many women find that as they approach the menopause transition fat shifts toward the abdomen and there is a significant decrease in their muscle mass while bodyfat begins …

8 Best Supplements for Perimenopause

Best Supplements for Perimenopause: What I Use and What the Research Actually Shows

Perimenopause & Hormones Best Supplements for Perimenopause: What I Use and What the Research Actually Shows Five supplements for perimenopause symptoms, sorted by the symptom you are actually dealing with. What the research shows, where it is thin, and what I take myself. Julie Lohre IFBB Fitness Pro · Certified Personal Trainer · Certified Nutrition Specialist · 20+ Years Coaching …

Sprint Interval Training SIT Cardio

Sprint Interval Training SIT Cardio

Sprint interval training (SIT cardio) can help women over 40 burn fat, build muscle, improve sleep, and boost metabolism in just 15–20 minutes twice a week. Learn the science-backed benefits, how to do it safely, and the best methods for lasting results.

Sample Diet Plan for 40 Year Old Woman

Sample Diet Plan for 40 Year Old Woman

Nutrition and Macros Sample Diet Plan for 40 Year Old Woman to Stay Lean, Strong, and Fit If you are looking for a realistic, sustainable way to eat in your 40s, one that helps you burn fat, build lean muscle, and feel energized without extremes, this is for you. It is the exact way of eating I follow and coach. …

What 30 grams of protein looks like

What does 30 grams of protein look like?

What 30 grams of protein actually looks like across 18 foods, with raw and cooked portions side by side, the protein-per-ounce math to hit any target, and how much protein a woman over 40 needs each day.

How to Get Rid of Menopause Belly

What to Eat to Lose Menopause Belly Fat

What to Eat to Lose Menopause Belly Fat Video: How To Lose Lower Belly Fat – Menopause Belly Fat Meno belly. That stubborn midsection weight gain that seems to show up out of nowhere in your 40s or 50s—no matter how healthy you eat or how consistent you are with workouts. If you’ve cleaned up your diet, cut carbs, added …

Kitchen Setup for Weight Loss

Kitchen Setup for Weight Loss | How to Set Up Your Kitchen for Fat Loss Success When it comes to losing body fat and keeping it off, your kitchen environment matters just as much as your willpower. If you want to see real change, you have to make sure you have your kitchen setup for weight loss. To finally see …

How To Calculate Calorie Intake For Women

How to Calculate Daily Calories for Women Over 40

How to Calculate Daily Calories for Women Over 40: Fat Loss, Muscle Gain, and Body Recomposition Video: How to Calculate Daily Calories for Women Over 40 Body Recomp Tired of guessing how many calories you need to eat to actually see results? You’re not alone! Today, I’m breaking down the exact, science-backed steps and formulas I use with my online fitness …

What is metabolic flexibility

Metabolic Flexibility After 40

Struggling with fat loss after 40? Learn why metabolic flexibility declines with age and how hormonal changes, muscle loss, and chronic dieting impact your metabolism—and what to do instead.

Woman Are NOT Small Men

Women Are NOT Small Men

Women Are NOT Small Men: Why Your Exercise and Nutrition Plan Should Be Tailored for You For years, women have been handed cookie-cutter fitness and nutrition advice—plans that might work great for men but leave us wondering why we’re not seeing the results we deserve. I’ve heard it time and time again from the women I coach online: “I’m doing everything …

Best Butt Exercise Bodyweight

Bodyweight Glute Exercises For Women

10 bodyweight glute exercises to build strength and shape at home. No weights needed—get glute activation and muscle definition with these unique moves!

Bench Press with Breast Implants

Bench Press with Breast Implants

Bench Press for Women with Breast Implants: How to Exercise Safely and Effectively After my second breast cancer diagnosis, I underwent a double mastectomy and later chose to have silicone implants placed over the muscle. Since strength training has been a critical part of my life, I was worried that I might not be able to do some of my …

Signs of High Cortisol & How to Lower It for Weight Loss (1)

Signs of High Cortisol

High Cortisol & Weight Gain in Women Over 40: Signs, Symptoms, and How to Lower It If you’re a woman over 40 eating well, exercising, and still dealing with stubborn belly fat, mood swings, and energy crashes — you might be facing cortisol weight gain. Cortisol, your body’s primary stress hormone, can make losing weight harder than ever when it stays …

Hormonal Imbalance Signs

Hormonal Imbalance Symptoms in Women Over 40

Hormonal Imbalance Symptoms in Women Over 40: 6 Signs & Natural Fixes If you’ve been feeling “off” lately—tired, moody, gaining weight despite healthy habits—you might be experiencing hormonal imbalance symptoms. Hormones like estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, and thyroid hormones affect everything from your weight and energy to your mood and sleep quality. When they shift, especially during your 40s and perimenopause, the …