The mom bod Blog
Grab your favorite (protein-packed) snack and dive into all things motherhood health + wellness.
Perimenopause Brain Fog: Why You Can’t Remember Anything Right Now
Can’t remember what you walked into the room for? Losing your train of thought mid-sentence? Feel like your brain has 17 tabs open and nothing’s loading? That’s not just “mom brain”, it might be perimenopause brain fog, and yes, there’s something you can do about it.
Rage, Tears, and Zero Patience: Why PMS Gets Worse After Kids
Did your PMS get significantly worse after having kids? You’re not losing it and you’re not alone. From hormone crashes to nutrient depletion to straight-up mom overload, there are real reasons your once-manageable PMS now feels like a full-blown monthly meltdown.
Is perimenopause making you gain weight? Probably.
If you suddenly gained weight in your late 30s or 40s without any obvious change in your diet or exercise, it’s probably because of perimenopause. Sudden weight gain in perimenopause is common, but fixable. We just need a new plan that takes into account your evolving hormones.
The Myth of Calories In = Calories Out
How many times have you heard “calories in = calories out”? This tidy formula claims to hold the secret to weight loss: eat less, move more, and you’ll shed pounds. But real life (and actual research) tells a very different story. Let’s blow this myth up with some data.
The Truth About Testosterone in Perimenopause
Dubbed the “male hormone,” but it’s just as crucial for women. As perimenopause sets in, testosterone quietly sneaks out, and it takes more than your sex drive with it. This hormone deserves a bigger spotlight, so let’s break it down.
Is Perimenopause Making my Hair Fall Out? (Spoiler: Probably)
If thinning hair is making you feel 4 months postpartum again, it’s not all in your head. Perimenopause causes hair growth changes, but there’s a lot you can do about it.
Eating Clean is Ruining your Hormones
If you’re experiencing weight gain, fatigue, low energy levels, raging PMS, or hair loss—despite eating a healthy diet—that means that you’re not actually eating right for your own body. And it’s time to adjust.
Why is my period so heavy?
Learn the most common root causes of heavy periods, and what tests to help you figure out why your (menstrual) cup is overflowing.
The P Word
If you happen to be in the "older" crowd when you had your baby(ies) - like if you ever heard the very rude term "geriatric pregnancy" being thrown around in your presence then we have a situation where your postpartum is knocking on the door of perimenopause.
The Hormone Quiz
Are your hormones out of whack?
After pregnancy, your hormones don’t go back to normal on their own. Yes, even years later. Take the free quiz to find out if your hormones might be the culprit for all those mood swings, night sweats, and 3PM sugar cravings.