Perimenopause comes with a lot of surprises - and not necessarily the fun kind, like a birthday present, for instance. Does your birth month align with a perimenopause symptom you've experienced? Do you wish there was a return policy for this "gift"??
Chronically high cortisol can wreak havoc on our bodies - and contribute to some of the unwanted effects that perimenopause and menopause can bring. Have you tried any supplements to help combat these effects? What's worked for you? You can read more about cortisol and supplement options here: https://www.joinmidi.com/post/supplements-to-reduce-cortisol#key-takeaways
Sometimes leaving your car keys in the fridge is truly enraging, but other times it might give us the good laugh we need. What is something that's made you laugh during midlife when you needed it most?
Instead of x-ray vision or the ability to fly, women in midlife might want a superpower that enables them to fight back their symptoms. If you could magically eliminate one symptom, what would it be?
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Skin issues can be upsetting, especially when it's a new problem with no easy resolution in sight. What's the most dramatic thing you've done to try and clear up a skin issue?
We all know how important getting enough protein is during this phase of life, but many women question how to get all of those grams in. Who supplements their food-sourced protein with protein supplements? Which ones do you love? You can read more here about the different types and how to use them effectively: https://www.joinmidi.com/post/protein-supplements-for-women#our-top-picks-for-protein-supplements-for-women
Midlife can be tough on our skin, with new issues arising seemingly out of nowhere. What's the most bothersome issue that you've dealt with? And did you find anything that helped?
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Our moods can REALLY SWING this time of life. If you were one of Snow White's seven dwarfs, would you be Sleepy, Grumpy, Dopey??
What's fueling your midlife bod these days? Drop those recipes in the comments!
Weight changes in midlife can feel frustrating, confusing, and sometimes completely out of your control. If it seems like the strategies that used to work no longer do, you're not imagining it.
Join Midi Expert Clinician Amanda Rosales on June 29 at 12 PM ET for an AMA focused on midlife weight loss. We'll cover the role hormones play in weight gain, the latest on GLP-1s and microdosing, nutrition strategies, and what women need to know about managing weight during perimenopause and menopause.
Have a question already? Drop it in the comments below. Amanda will be answering questions live during the AMA, and we'll do our best to cover as many as possible!
Our bodies need just a small amount of zinc...but it seemingly goes a long way. Who out there takes zinc, and why do you take it? Check out this new study on zinc and how it may have sex benefits: https://www.joinmidi.com/post/benefits-of-zinc-sexually#what-does-zinc-do-for-women-including-in-midlife-and-postmenopause
We all have our go-tos that get us through our days, and these coping mechanisms can become even more essential when dealing with perimenopause symptoms. What can't you go without these days to survive??
We all know that perimenopause can leave us wide awake in the middle of the night when we want to be fast asleep - and that the random thoughts come fast and furious. What's the most chaotic thought spiral you've had in the middle of the night?
The conversation around peri/menopause is exploding, and there are so many great books and podcasts out there now. What are some that you have read or listened to lately that you LOVE?
What's fueling your midlife bod these days? Drop those recipes in the comment
Creatine helps your muscles and your brain recharge energy quickly. So it offers wide-ranging benefits both inside and outside of the gym, including effects on strength, energy, and body composition. If you've found that creatine works for you, what type do you take, when, and how much? You can find some top suggestions and additional info here: https://www.joinmidi.com/post/best-creatine-supplement-for-women
Many women complain that once they hit peri/menopause that their go-to workout routine isn't cutting it any longer. What have you incorporated (or removed!) from your workouts that's effective? Share your strength training, cardio and overall movement tips here!
Perimenopause and menopause can have us sleepy when we need to be productive and awake when we should be sleeping. What time are you WIDE awake when the rest of the world (with the exception of middle-age women!) is fast asleep?
