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Feed the Woman You Are Now
*I am a huge fan of science and evidence-based research. This interview is chock-full of them. Evidence-based research helps us separate what is supported by credible science from what is simply trending, so before we invest in a product or adopt a belief, let's get curious, check the quality of the research, and ask whether there is enough reliable evidence to back it up.
I'm thrilled to introduce you to Marissa, a registered dietitian nutritionist and intuitive eating counselor who brings a refreshing perspective to women's nutrition and health. Her approach challenges the old rules we've been handed about food, weight, and our bodies, and invites us to get curious about what we actually need in this season of life.
Because here's the thing: midlife is not a problem to fix, and our bodies are not projects that need constant improvement. As Marissa explains, we can use nutrition science to make informed choices without turning it into another rigid set of rules.
Read on for Marissa's insights on metabolism, muscle, protein, carbohydrates, intuitive eating, and what it really means to feed the woman you are now. I think you'll love what she has to say.
Nothing Fits Anymore
Not my jeans. Not my emotions. Not my schedule. Not even the life that used to feel so familiar.
For many women, midlife arrives quietly. At first, it's just a pair of pants that suddenly won't button. A favorite blazer that feels snug across the shoulders. Leggings that dig into your waist. Bras that pinch. The zipper that refuses to cooperate. You catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and wonder, When did this happen?
Then you pull at the waistband trying to smooth the muffin top spilling over your once-favorite jeans. You tug at your shirt, trying to disguise the fullness around your middle. You feel squeezed, compressed, constrained, swollen, puffy, uncomfortable, and somehow like a stranger in your own body.
You don't recognize yourself.
It isn't simply about gaining weight. It feels as though your body has started following a new set of rules without giving you the instruction manual.
One of the biggest reasons is estrogen.