I feel like it’s becoming more common to talk openly about menopause, but it still feels like an elusive topic at times. And with so much contradictory information out there, it’s hard to know what to believe. That’s why I think it’s important for us as women to share our experiences—what we’re trying, what’s working, and what isn’t.
A few weeks ago, I got this question for my Saturday Q&A, and I knew it was way too long to answer there, so I decided to turn it into a full post. So with that said, here’s what I’m currently doing (and not doing) to look and feel my best at 53. As a reminder, I’m not a doctor or healthcare professional, and this isn’t advice. It’s just my own personal experience.
Q: We are the same age, and as I get older I am finding body maintenance to be a little harder. For example, I gain weight quicker, feel tired more easily, have more aches and pains, etc. What are you doing to keep yourself looking and feeling your best? Would you be willing to share any parts of your daily and/or weekly routine with us?
A: It’s an uphill battle, for sure. Some days it feels like one step forward, two steps back. Honestly, I wouldn’t say I’m looking or feeling my absolute best right now, but I’m not giving up. And I think that’s the key: even when it feels like things are going in the wrong direction, you just keep showing up and moving forward.
For context, I’m 53 and technically still perimenopausal since I haven’t gone a full year without Aunt Flo knocking on my door to make one of her most unwelcome visits. 🙃 But things are definitely winding down. I even have February 21, 2026 marked on my calendar, and I’m half-joking that I’ll host a “Welcome to Menopause” party when that day finally arrives.
Like many women over 50, I’ve noticed that weight comes on more easily (and settles in the worst places), my energy dips faster, and my joints always seem to be complaining — just in different spots from week to week. It doesn’t help that I also have an underactive thyroid and a possible lurking autoimmune condition (revealed by some recent labs). Plus, my all-or-nothing personality makes it tough to stay consistent with exercise, supplements, or diet changes. Still, I’m willing to try just about anything that might help.
How I’m Staying Active
We all know how important it is to stay active at this stage of life, but it’s hard to stay motivated when I don’t have the strength, flexibility, and endurance I once did. My routine is far from perfect, but here’s what I’m doing right now to stay active in my mid-life years: strength training, Pilates, and walking.
The most important piece for me is strength training. I’ve been working with an amazing personal trainer for over 10 years. She’s close to my age, so she understands the unique challenges women face right now because she’s experiencing them too. She emphasizes lifting heavy and incorporating full-body movements that promote core strength, balance, and mobility.
Our goal is to meet twice a week for an hour, though sometimes busy schedules get in the way. I should be doing more on my own, but the reality is I rarely manage more than a quick round of push-ups when left to my own devices. Still, it’s better than nothing, and those appointments keep me showing up week after week (and year after year).
In addition to strength training, I try to take Pilates classes once or twice a week for core strength and mobility, and I make a point to get out and walk regularly. My running days are behind me (sadly), so walking is my main cardio. My goal is 45 minutes a day, though it usually ends up being 20–30 minutes, three or four times a week. I’d love to incorporate some HIIT into my walks, but my functional medicine doctor has me avoiding that for now until we get some hormonal issues sorted out. Aw, shucks! 😉
Where I tend to fall short is consistency. My trainer always says that matters more than anything, and that’s the piece I struggle with most. Between scheduling conflicts, an erratic daily routine, and (if I’m honest with myself) my tendency not to prioritize movement, I’m nowhere near as consistent as I’d like to be. Still, I keep coming back to these three activities, and I remind myself that doing something is always better than nothing.
What I Eat (and Avoid) to Support My Health at 53
I fully subscribe to the idea that you can’t outrun a bad diet, and the older I get, the more committed I am to eating clean. “Clean” is a fuzzy word, but for me it means buying local and/or organic meat, dairy, and produce whenever possible. I live in the exurbs of Philadelphia, where most of the developments were once farmland, and there are still plenty of working farms nearby. That means I have easy access to farm-fresh foods, and I try to take full advantage of it.
We’re fortunate to have a couple of wonderful markets that carry local meat, dairy, and produce, and most of what isn’t local is organic, so that’s where I do most of my food shopping. When I do go to Giant or Wegmans, I try to stick to the perimeter and buy organic whenever it’s available. And I always buy full-fat dairy. I truly believe it’s better for you than the low-fat alternatives.
I also cook most dinners from scratch when we aren’t eating out or ordering takeout. By that, I mean I don’t use boxed mixes or pre-made meals, just whole ingredients. I try to avoid seed oils and artificial colors and flavors, I never touch soft drinks or sugary beverages, and I drink my coffee black. I do enjoy a glass of wine here and there, although the older I get, the more I feel like it bothers me… so we’ll see how long that lasts.
I don’t eat a lot of sweets, but I do love cheese, and when it comes to processed foods, my biggest weakness is potato chips. Oh, and Luna Bars. I keep them on auto-order and usually eat one before my workouts… or sometimes just because.
More recently, I’ve gone gluten-free again (I also ate gluten-free in my early 40s). It’s only been about a month this time, but I do feel like it’s helping reduce inflammation and belly bloat, and I think I’m moving a little easier since removing it from my diet.
And then there’s intermittent fasting. I started practicing it during the Covid years and was surprisingly consistent with it then, but these days I’m more hit-or-miss. I keep trying to get back into the routine, but I haven’t been able to stick with it the way I once did. My goal is usually 19:5, but lately I’ve been closer to 16:8 or even 15:9. Still, it’s better than nothing—progress over perfection!
The Supplements I’m Currently Taking — and Why
Not to beat a dead horse, but I’m terribly inconsistent about taking any kind of medication or supplement. I think it’s because it’s often hard to see or feel the benefits. That said, I started working with a functional medicine practitioner a few months ago, and I’ve been making a real effort to take the supplements she recommends. I won’t list them all here since they’re very specific to my own healing journey, but if you’re curious, you can learn more about her approach on her website: Balanced Healing with Juliann.
I first connected with Juliann when my daughter was experiencing some pretty severe health concerns, and she was able to uncover what was going on. I was so impressed with her knowledge base and approach that I decided to see what she might recommend for my own perimenopausal and gut-health issues. I’ve continued to be impressed and would highly recommend her if you’re looking for answers to health concerns that mainstream medicine hasn’t solved, or if you just want to optimize your overall wellness.
Beyond those practitioner-recommended supplements, I also take ARMRA colostrum and creatine—again, not as consistently as I’d like, but I fit them in when I can. I don’t take collagen, not because I don’t think it’s helpful, but simply because I never started and honestly can’t bring myself to add one more thing. During cold and flu season, I’ll often add Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Zinc into the mix. (Not because of my age, though. I think just about everyone benefits from that extra support.)
I’m also on HRT (hormone replacement therapy) through my GYN. I searched high and low to find one who takes a more holistic approach and eventually landed with Dr. Lambert at The Balanced Woman. I’ve been very happy with her so far, and I do think the treatment has lessened my hot flashes and some of the hormonal ups and downs. That said, I don’t think we’ve landed on my ideal dosage yet. I’m due for more bloodwork soon, so I’m curious to see what she thinks about my hormone levels.
Juliann also reviews that bloodwork (and sometimes orders her own testing) to help guide my supplement regimen. All of that to say: I think there’s a lot of value in finding a practitioner who takes a holistic approach to healthcare. Sadly, the American medical system often feels like it’s set up to put a bandaid on a gunshot wound, and we’re suffering for it. That’s why I believe it’s so important to educate ourselves and advocate for what we need if we want to live a full and healthy life.
(delicately steps off soapbox… lol)
My Skincare Routine for Healthy, Glowing Skin
I wrote a post recently on Everything I Do For My Skin at 53, so I won’t reinvent the wheel here. In short, I’m diligent about my morning and evening skincare routines, and I never go to bed with makeup on. I also get regular facials at a local day spa and see a cosmetic dermatologist for chemical peels and Botox. This fall, I’m planning to try a VBeam laser treatment for the first time to see if it helps with my rosacea, and I’ve tried a few other treatments here and there, but I generally stick to these.
I’ll leave this section at that! If you’d like the full breakdown, you can check out my other post for all the details.
At the end of the day, I don’t have it all figured out, and I’m definitely not perfect about any of these things. But focusing on movement, nutrition, supplements, and skincare (even imperfectly) helps me feel like I’m doing my best to take care of myself at 53. And I think that’s really the key: just keep showing up and making the best choices you can in the season you’re in.
I’d love to hear what’s working for you!
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Great info Jolynne! I am 52 and just started intermittent fasting and taking collagen . I am like you , an all or nothing person . IF has been easy to manage over the summer , but I work in a school so going back I don’t know if I will be consistent with it . I feel like at this age everything is trial and error ! Oh the joys of aging
Thank you for tackling this post. I know it isn’t easy and you always get the people who will tell say “try this”, “do that”, “UGH don’t do that” and I’m here to say WE got this. It is just another season of life we’re so fortunate to get to experience but it’s a unique marathon along the way. Some of us get a straight flat road, some have some curves and hills, some of us have a path that goes straight up a mountain with cliffs we somehow have to navagate around to find the finish line. This will be another chapter of each of our story’s and I hope to look back at this chapter and say “Bless her heart, she was doing her best.”
I am 60, due to severe bleeding I had a hysterectomy at 45. Afterwards we tried several solutions for my hormone issues. My GYN suggested all natural BioT pellets. I will never go without,,,,They are amazing!!! My GYN inserts them in my butt area every 4 months. She does an estrogen pellet, progesterone pellet, and a testosterone pellet. She watches my bloodwork, and dosage can be adjusted according to my needs, but over the course of the last few years we have found the perfect dosage. The body naturally absorbs them over the 4 months. They help with my energy level, no hot flashes or night sweats and mood swings are gone, plus I don’t have to remember to take pills. The only other supplement I take is a scoop of collagen in my coffee each morning. I think Cyndi mentioned one time that she was on BioT as well.
Thank you for your input on this topic. We, as women, need to discuss our bodies and its changes. I started IF when you first mentioned it, and I have been doing it every day for over 5 1/2 years. I usually fast 18-20 hour, sometimes on Sundays only 16 hours so I have brunch with my husband. I wanted to get control of food and not feel guilty when I ate what I enjoyed. I lost 10 pounds when I started, which was my goal. In the past few months I have lost another 7 pounds, and I am where I want to be. I do yoga daily, weight training for upper body 3 days a week, and I walk whenever I can (with a sore hip that is really bothering me.) I am very frustrated that I can’t do more walking/cardio, but I hope I can get back there. To be honest I don’t like to exercise, but I do it as I want to stay healthy and able to play with our grandsons.
I would love to lose the post menopausal middle, but that is just not happening (I went through menopause almost 30 years ago!) I am learning to love the body I have, not the one I dream of. Following you and several other bloggers has helped me get a style, kind of, and I do feel better in what I wear. Thank you!
I cook almost all our meals, healthy as I can without obsessing over it. (I do love ice cream and the occasional glass of wine.)
I do take Magnesium Breakthrough, a probiotic, collagen, Reset, thyroid (underactive), statin and BP meds (I wish I could stop those, but so far my body still needs those.)
Getting older is a blessing, but not easy. I have to do things slower than I used to (gardening, yard work, etc.), but I try to keep moving as best I can. We want to be able to enjoy our retirement and our young grandsons. They are so much fun!
Thank you for starting this conversation.
What a great post. Hearing what you do to take care of yourself, Jo-Lynne, is a great way for your readers to reflect on what we’re doing for ourselves. I’m 63, and the fight against postmenopausal symptoms is still real. My attitude is to fight the good fight and be kind to myself. The single best change I’ve made in the last few years is intermittent fasting. In November, I’ll hit my 3rd anniversary of making this commitment, and I’ve never missed a day. With IF, you never fall off the wagon or have a “cheat day”; you just have a long eating window! I started it for weight loss, but I continue because I feel so much better eating this way. My typical day is 19:5, but I’m flexible and try to listen to my body. One surprising bonus has been that I feel so much better eating this way when I travel, in the US or internationally.
I started weight training classes when I was first diagnosed with Osteoporosis 2.5 years ago. It didn’t help much as my bone scan came back in 2 years with worsening of spine and lower back. Seeing a rheumatologist now and taking 2 shots each month for this condition for a year then every 6 months after the year is up. I still go to Pure Strength Class as I have more defined arms and I do think it has helped me with staying stronger since petite. The shots have been proven to help grow more bone so keeping my fingers crossed. Don’t forget your calcium & vitamin D as you go thru the 50’s. It might help you later on.
Thank you for sharing! After reading that you have an underactive thyroid and looming auto-immune issues, I am very happy and relieved to also read that you’re working with a functional medicine doctor AND returning to a gluten-free lifestyle. I have had Graves’ disease, which is an auto-immune thyroid condition, since my late 20’s (I’m now 51), and only when I finally fired my endocrinologist and found a functional medicine doctor did I start to feel well and like my old self again. I’ve been gluten-free for 8 years now, first because it is strongly recommended that anyone who has a thyroid condition (auto-immune or not) and/or has an auto-immune condition (lupus, psoriasis, MS, Parkinson’s, fibro-myalgia, to name a few) removes gluten from their diet, but also because I was experiencing many unpleasant symptoms (brain fog, swollen joints/achiness, rapid weight gain, hair loss, digestive distress) that all disappeared once I eliminated gluten from my diet. (Getting prescribed the correct thyroid medication and dosage is also a mitigating factor; conventional medicine/endocrinology uses old/outdated science that wasn’t good to begin with.) A couple years ago, I accidentally ingested gluten and found out I’m now allergic to it (my whole head/face broke out in painful hives and my eyes swelled shut!) If you’d like to feel better informed about thyroid health and auto-immunity, the books written by Dr. Amy Myers I found to be extremely helpful (The Thyroid Connection and The Auto-Immune Solution) and I highly recommend getting your hands – and eyes – on them. Being an informed advocate for your health (who knows your own body better than you?) is a key factor in achieving and maintaining good health. I wish you all the best in your health journey, as like you said, our healthcare system is geared to be a band-aid on a gunshot wound! Stick with functional medicine; it strives to find the root cause and the CURE vs throwing pharmaceuticals at symptoms that just cause more adverse symptoms and never address the root cause to the problem in the first place!
I have said it in years past, but you and I are very much alike. I struggle with consistency (aside from the grass-fed, organic, local and unpasturized dairy, gluten-free, cook-from-scratch meals, which is a must in our house and here in Raleigh, NC is easy to get). I did start tracking 30 plants a week the last week of 2024, and so far, I am still doing it (to ensure microbiome diversity). I also have gut issues so hoping that is helping. I do have an autoimmune issues that mess with my exercise routine, but I am trying natural remedies to undo years of damage from meds, etc. My biggest issue with exercise is a sternum injury sustained while caring for an elderly parent in March of 2023 that prevents me from doing much of anything upper body. But I have found 10-minute yoga through Janine Win with Yoga (she is also over 50). Those 10-minute workouts do WONDERs for aches, stiffness, etc. She does have some that are longer and sometimes I do those, but when I cannot manage anything else – 10 minutes of her yoga does the trick.
Great post Jolynne! I just turned 55, and I feel the same as you do. You are spot-on—never give up trying for yourself!
Hi Jolynne! Loved your post! You’re doing all the things!
Im 75 years young and still doing all the same things. I’d say movement is such an important part of staying healthy and youthful. I’ve been.doing yoga for 50 years. Walk outside most days. Recently added strength training. HRT the past several years.
Per Chinese medicine Dr. treating me for autoimmune condition, I’ve been eating a pescatarian diet for about 6 years, gluten and sugar free. I love cheese, but only eat sheep or goat cheese. I use all Dr Carolyn Deans RNA reset products. They’ve been life-changing. I totally agree regarding Western medicine. I’ve had best success with naturopathic medicine, homeopathy, and traditional Chinese Medicine. Keep on keeping on! It will make a HUGE difference in how you look and feel 20 years from now! Thanks for opening the conversation.
As a personal trainer and nutrition coach (I specialize in menopausal women) this is all great advice, I was blessed to not have any menopausal symptoms, maybe an occasional hot flash and no weight gain, mood swings, skin issues, hair loss, etc. but having two auto immune diseases, I have lived a very clean lifestyle since being diagnosed when my kids were little (now 21 and 22 – yep 14 months apart and having them after 40 is probably what brought my auto immunes out which I am actually very thankful for because I would not be as healthy and where I am at if that had not come about). That said, every woman is unique and each experience and what works for her is very individualized, so what works for me, may not do anything for you. I will recommend to all your readers to take a listen to “The Tamsen Show” with Tamsen Fidal, (author, film maker and host) each week she has conversations with guests who deep dive questions to help women navigate through life’s biggest transition, menopause. She had Dr. Doris Day on a couple weeks ago, talking all about skin & hair in menopause, this week was Dr. Vonda Wright on building muscle as we age, anyway, this is just another great tool to help us navigate life beautifully as we age.
I love Tamsen’s podcast. She has so many great guests. I just read her book after reading Mary Claire Haver’s menopause book, they were both excellent.
Thank you for the post! It was really helpful to see what others are doing at this age to look and feel good. It’s not always easy. I also struggle with inconsistency but this reminded me to just keep plugging along and do my best everyday!
I always say to my friend “when I completely give up then I am really in trouble” 🙂
Ha! So true.
Great post Jolynne. I love to hear what other women are doing to navigate the changes that take place in their bodies.
One thing I always wonder about is why drs don’t recommend we all take a test to highlight which foods we are sensitive to. These tests are readily available online and help us cut out foods that can potentially be causing inflammation, sluggishness etc.
Great post. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your health and wellness journey. The menopause struggle is real. Knowing others are experiencing challenges is and of itself reassuring.
I agree that American Medicine has let us down. You may find a few great caring doctors that don’t dismiss you, but they are few. I find my own research and Facebook groups help a great deal, and of course great faith in the Great Physician
“Sadly, the American medical system often feels like it’s set up to put a bandaid on a gunshot wound, and we’re suffering for it.” Couldn’t have said it better myself. 😉 I truly believe that living a clean lifestyle, eating real and healthy foods, continuing to move and exercise our bodies, and keeping connected to the people we love will help us be our healthiest versions of ourselves and combat the challenges of growing older.
When my son was diagnosed with autism in 2002, there wasn’t a whole lot out there yet and one of the first things we did was to find and consult with a naturopathic holistic pediatrician. After 4 months of being on a gluten free/soy free/dairy free diet he began to speak and his repetitive behaviors began to lesson. I believe that the diet is what began the healing process of inflammation in the gut and brain. Diet along with a gazzilion other therapies helped heal my son and lesson his symptoms of autism.
Have you read Casey Means’s book Good Energy? Highly recommend!
No, but I keep hearing about it. I feel like I know what to do, it’s doing it that is the hard part, lol.
Absolutely! I missed my morning walk today and am having coffee and reading emails instead. It’s actually cloudy and drizzly here and I just don’t feel like going out right now. I’ll walk this afternoon if it’s not too hot. (August is my least favorite month and the time when I’m least motivated to do things.)
To quote YOU: “progress over perfection” 😉 🩷
Amen to your journey like all of us. I’m almost 64 and in full blown menopause due to hysterectomy in 2001 then going on HRT and years later trying to go off but due to my chronic migraines…. 20 plus a month I couldn’t go off HRT. Finally in 2017, I found a good naturopath who switched me to bio identical HRT and I can step down slowly and get the right dose for me to help do this. It’s been a long journey of stepping down with getting thrown into menopause so late in life. I have ALL the menopause symptoms plus still fight migraines all month. So I too struggle with consistent excercise and I too have gut issues and many food allergies I have to work around daily. Life can be hard, but I keep pressing on with the Lord by my side, knowing He has this. It does help to have other woman like you share your struggles, as they are real and it helps to not feel alone in this stage of womanhood. Wasn’t child birth enough?. lol 😌 Ladies do your best and don’t let too much of the noise outside on social media rob you from joy. Now there is so much information out there to do this or take this and I personally struggle with it all. I do what is best for me, with the help of my naturopath, primary doctor( who is great and works with all my natural stuff), my neurologist and chiropractor. The best thing to do for sure is eat CLEAN with Whole Foods and organic etc etc. It’s worth the extra cost. I just recently watched a podcast with Lisa Whittle a Bible study writer and teacher etc. Its called Body and Soul…… I think I got that right. She talks on whole body theology. Just go to Candace Cameron Bure’s podcast and all the seasons with Lisa are there. One episode she talked about all the noise we have to listen to these days and when will it ever be enough. Etc. I haven’t done the Bible study yet, but the podcast was good for anyone struggling with body image or how to manage all this we woman have. Anyway keep on keeping on ladies. Blessing.
Thank you for being so open and honest with us! You are so right about what works for one woman may not work for another. And we do need to be proactive regarding our overall health and well being.
Thanks for sharing. I was 51 when menopause came. At 53 I was post menopausal. The first year was rough but got better. I’m blessed I didn’t suffer like some women. I am pretty disciplined about working out. I know that has helped me because at 71 I’m in good shape. (But my body will never look like it did at 40 or even 50. Lol) I try to watch my diet and take supplements and vitamins too. Fish oil is something I’ve been taking since I was 50. One supplement that has helped me a lot is Bodyhealth Perfect Amino powder. (You might want to go to their website and read about it.) A doctor recommended it to me. Because of my stomach issues with Gerd I also take their Gut Restore, Gut Defense and Eliminate products. Even though they’re expensive even on subscription, they help me and it’s like taking medicine I need. I’m glad there are more holistic practitioners around. Some in my area are also MDs. I wish you the best with your health. It sounds like you’re on the right track.
Really enjoyed this post Jo-Lynne. It’s always good to compare to what others are doing. I totally agree with your statement about our medical system. And feel we each have to be our own advocate. Eating as clean as possible and suppliments are my cutprrent strategy too.
Thank you for addressing this topic!! I’ve learned it’s so important to take care of ourselves. It’s so hard for women to put their needs, health & wellness first! I’ve learned so much by making changes in diet, activity levels, gaining strength and making ‘me’ a priority! Working with a Functional Medicine professional has been life changing!! I would encourage anyone having unresolved issues to find someone in the Functional medicine space! Thank you for opening the discussion!!
What a great post/subject and reading about everyone’s journey. I turn 71 next month–I seriously can’t believe it. Me and all my sibs are always guessed 10-20 years younger–so blessed with that tho I hated it when I was younger and not taken seriously! Ha–
The books I read, back in the day, going thru menopause were written by Dr. Lee–and I did the yam cream–don’t know if it really helped or not. I had a few benign breast cysts drained while going thu the change–and my dr told me then that my body is going to love menopause–and he was right–my hot flashes were minimal, never had to consider hrt–apparently I had enough estrogen to weather the drop. About 8 years ago, I did start vaginal estrogen cream as recommended by my gyno–only 1 gram per week is all thats needed for me to keep things from drying up. Something as you get past menopause- you might want to consider. I go to Jazzercise 3x week and walk. Don’t laugh–its still around and its tougher then ever–dance, weights and pilate moves–all in one hour. I use collagen in my black coffee, vitamin D3 and K2, C and zinc and Omega 3 as needed and change up my multi. No soda here–and just try to eat healthy. I wear suncreen on my face every single day, body as needed. Sun ages you almost more than anything else. My goal is not to be on any regular prescription medicines–so far so good. My only issues are some arthritis and sensitive skin–life is full of adjustments–just keep trying and moving!
Does Creatine impact your sleep at all? I recently tried it and I wasn’t able to fall asleep until about 3 am. Not sure what I did wrong, now I’m afraid to try it again.
I didn’t notice a correlation, but my sleep is crappy in general, lol. It’s hard to tell what affects it and what doesn’t. Seems rather random when I have issues, but I’ll pay closer attention.
Have you noticed any weight gain while undergoing hormone therapy? I was recently prescribed it, but I’m hesitant to start because I’m nervous about potential weight gain.
No, I don’t feel like it’s changed much. I still have to work very hard not to gain weight, which has been the way I’ve felt for the past couple years.
Thank you for talking about this! I am in my mid-40’s, and nobody warned me about perimenopause. Not even my obgyn mentioned it when I was complaining about a lot of symptoms, only to be told, ‘you’re just getting older.’ Now it’s been a whole hormonal journey, trying to find a doctor that can help figure out my hormones, and provide relief from months of misery and fatigue (surprisingly hard, even though I live in an area that is supposed to have some of the best doctors in the US.) Good luck to all the women out there of a certain age!
I’m the same age as you and also struggled with rosacea. I started a simple change a few months ago and it has basically solved my problem. I don’t know how your rosacea presents, but mine was breakouts of small pimples that would simply not go away for months! So I started changing my pillowcase every night (actually I flip it over once, then change it after that), I use a fresh washcloth to dry my face after every wash, including after a shower (never using my bath towel to dry my face). I also use a pyrithione zinc soap bar a couple days a week to wash my face and neck with. By just making these adjustments it has made the pimples go away! I hope you have success with managing your rosacea. As for the rest of the aging changes, we’re in this journey together and not ready to throw in the towel!
What a great post! I am 53 and post-menopausal. I tried HRT, but could not tolerate it as I bled literally almost every day for eight straight months. I’m a user of Thorne supplements, so I thought I would see what they might have to offer and they have a menopause bundle. That is a game changer and has provided me with the relief I was getting from HRT, but without the pesky incessant bleeding.
Similar to you, I struggle with weight gain, especially in the midsection, and dips in energy. I love intermittent fasting, but in order to do that well, I need to take my supplements later in the day when I’m eating. Because of that, I frequently forget them and I’m not consistent like I am if I take my supplements first thing in the morning. Not sure what to do about that.
I really enjoy exercise, but consistency due to busy schedules is my issue. But something is always better than nothing.
I feel like we should receive a diamond tiara, bracelet, watch or something special when we hit this mark. Just sayin’…
I totally agree with the issue of supplements and intermittent fasting. I don’t know why but I just don’t think to take them when I break my fast. I guess I’m often out and about, but even when I’m not, it doesn’t occur to me. And I’m all in on the diamond tiara, bracelet, watch or something special when we hit this mark.
Thank you for this post and to all the ladies who’ve shared their experiences. I’m not on social media and still really appreciate this blog and the community of women who comment. We’re the same age and similar issues with peri-menopause, gluten intolerance, auto-immune issues, etc. I’m planning to search for a holistic/functional medicine type doctor in my area. My question probably fit better in the post you did on skin care but I’ll ask here since I didn’t get to it at the time…any suggestions from you or the other ladies about the pesky hairs that are sprouting on my chin. Does anyone have experience with laser hair removal or anything like that? Thanks for the advice!
I will let others answer this, as I haven’t dealt with that yet, although I keep an eye on them.
I was diagnosed 2018 with Parkinson’s disease. since I started the PD-5 treatment my slurred speech and especially the tremors gradually disappeared. it’s has done me a lot of good in terms of balance and ability to walk and get up from chairs. Google ( Uine health centre ) DON’T GIVE UP HOPE!!!