 OK so I’m in my forties – I guess you could call it my late forties. So imagine my surprise last year when I started to miss periods.
I was like – huh?!
What’s wrong with me?
This can’t be menopause?
I’m too young for this.
Weird as it sounds, I kinda looked forward to my period in some strange way (it’s like a release), but I guess it wasn’t all that terrible to not have to worry about a tampon. That was UNTIL, I started getting hot flashes and night sweats and started to gain weight.
This was unbearable – I didn’t feel like myself. I would be standing there having a normal conversation, when all of a sudden this flushing wave of heat would come over me, completely distract me and then WOOSH – it was gone.
At first it was just one or a few hot flashes throughout the day. Then it became like 20 an hour! Never mind what was happening in bed – cuz it wasn’t sleep (or sex). I would toss and turn with sweat everywhere – roasting, dripping – and then I would be clammy shivering cold. It was like my entire bodily thermostat was off!
There was some comfort in knowing that I wasn’t alone. A few of my friends had similar experiences – even worse than me. And my Mom reminded me that she went through menopause early too, but I wasn’t convinced this was my time (yet).
So…as I tend to do with everything, I researched and researched and with the help of a knowledgable practitioner and some lifestyle changes, I learned how to rebalance my hormones so that my peri-menopause went into a bit of a remission. No more hot flashes or night sweats and I finally feel like myself again. Periods are still sparse and random and weight is still normalizing, but I do feel great and hot flash/night sweat free.
Don’t get me wrong, I know menopause is coming and I’m definitely peri-menopausal, but I also know it doesn’t have to be a completely miserable and disruptive experience. That’s why I want to share what I know with you so that you can feel and be your best during hormonal changes too.
I’ve put together a FREE Webinar to walk you through the 5 foundations of hormone balance using simple nutrition and lifestyle strategies that you can start applying right away. Even if you’re past menopause or not even close, you can learn a lot from this information.
And, for people who attend the Merry Peri-Menopause Webinar and stay the full hour, I have a special surprise bonus for you too. Let’s just call it a little early holiday gift from me to you. See you there!
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Garlic and Rosemary Roasted Pork Loin Speaking of roasting and dripping, but in a good way, this is the best pork loin roast recipe ever! The recipe comes from Epicurious and it’s so simple. Perfect to serve around the holidays.
Preheat oven to 400Mix in a small bowl:
4 cloves of garlic minced
1/4 cup Fresh rosemary finely minced
1 1/2 teaspoon Salt and 1/2 t pepperRub the mixture all over the pastured pork loin (2 1/2 lbs).Roast on foil in a roasting pan, fat side down for 30 mins. Flip and finish for another 20 minutes or so until internal temp reaches 155 F. Let rest for 10 minutes. Slice in 1/3 in slices and top with drippings and rosemary sprigs.Enjoy!In health,
Ev
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