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The Fit Over 40 HRT Journey: Week 4 – Muffin Tops and Super Powers!
Hey there, fabulous readers! Buckle up because it’s time for my 4-week update on this wild ride of fitness and hormones! Spoiler alert: I’m down about 6 pounds! That’s right, folks, just 4 more to go until I can officially declare myself back to my pre-perimenopausal weight. Cue the confetti and the dramatic music! Now,…
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Sweat, Giggles, and Green Lights: A Fit Over 40’s Guide to Infrared Saunas and Recovery
Ah, Sunday—the day we all love to kick back, relax, and maybe sweat a little too much in the name of “active recovery.” Who knew that lounging in a sauna could feel like a spa day and a workout rolled into one? Today, I decided to embrace the heat and hit the infrared sauna at…
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HRT Adventures: Smaller Waist and Teenage Skin
What a busy week it’s been! Selling a house is like prepping for a never-ending family reunion—cleaning, decluttering, and praying no one opens that one closet! Can I just snap my fingers and have it all magically done? If only! So, here we are, 17 days into this HRT adventure, and I’m down 4.2 pounds—woohoo!…
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Supplements: The Secret Sauce to Surviving Your 40s
Let’s talk about supplements! Ahhhh, one of my favorite topics—do you really think we need them?! Hell ya, we do! It’s like asking if we need Netflix in our lives. Spoiler alert: We absolutely do! Now, I’m not saying what I take is meant for you or that your supplements are my soulmate. Nope, we…
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HRT: The Continued Journey Through the Ups and Downs of Perimenopause
Well, folks, I’ve officially survived my first week on this wild ride known as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). And guess what? I decided to kick things off during PMs week! Just my luck, right? If you’re not familiar with PMs week, let me paint you a picture: sleepless nights, bloating that could rival a beach…
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Sleep? What’s That? My HRT Journey Continues!”
Hey there, fellow night owls and insomniacs! 🌙💤 Let’s talk about sleep—or lack thereof—because, honestly, during this whole HRT fiasco, it feels like a cruel joke. Why can’t we just stay asleep ALL night long? I mean, I’m all for a good midnight snack, but waking up every single hour? Really?! 😩 Yesterday, I had…
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Coach Jen’s HRT Journey: Stronger, Funnier, and Definitely Getting Fitter Over 40!
Hey there, fabulous fitness fam! 🌟 Grab your protein shakes and your cutest workout gear because I’ve got a juicy little update for you all from my fitness journey. Buckle up, because things are getting real! So, last night, I took my first dose of testosterone and this morning I took my first dose of…
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