Healthy Habits For Midlife Women:
Navigating Midlife with Balance and Confidence.
Navigating midlife can feel like a roller coaster ride yet some women seem to navigate this chapter with ease. Between hot flashes, mood swings, and sleepless nights, just trying to feel yourself again can feel like a challenge. The good news is you can navigate this phase of your life better than you think. Here are some mindset habits of a Midlife Woman that’ll keep you feeling young, energetic and confident in life!
Mindset Growth
What do These Confident Midlife Women Have in Common:
They see age as just a number and they don’t focus on the negativity around aging.
They keep active, which also keeps the mind focused and young.
They focus on the positive. The brain believes what you tell it. Be mindful of how you speak to yourself.
They fuel their bodies with Functional Foods . What you eat really does matter.
They limit alcohol if they drink any at all. Alcohol in midlife can contribute to hormonal imbalance and sabotage your best efforts. Be mindful of your consumption.
They Focus on surrounding themselves with people who offer positivity and support. Negativity is contagious be mindful of who you let into your space.
They tackle issues head on! If you are experiencing unpleasant midlife symptoms DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. Consult your Doctor, Therapist, holistic nutritionist or health coach, personal trainer or anyone who can offer you support during this transition.
Let’s look deeper into Creating the Habits that help midlife women thrive during Menopause.
Nutrition: Fuelling Your Body For Hormonal Balance. Our bodies need foods high in nutrients to help balance the shift in hormones. Incorporate foods that are loaded with Micronutrients such as vitamins, and minerals and Macronutrients such as Lean protein, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats.
Focus on Functional Foods: Include fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, legumes, nuts and seeds, some whole grains and healthy fats
Include Fibre: This is often overlooked yet it supports digestion, helps to balance blood sugar levels and supports a gut health. Fibre helps keep you feeling full longer and reduces sugar cravings. Fibre is found in fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, legumes and whole grains such as brown rice, quinoa, oats
Hydration. During Midlife hormonal imbalances can contribute to dehydration. Be sure to include 8-12 oz cups of Filtered water daily. More in hotter climates
Focusing on Digestive and Gut health can help in balancing Midlife Hormones. Functional foods can help to Support, Repair and Balance the body, along with lifestyle recommendations and supplement support
Mindset: Menopause is as much a mental shift as it is physical. Most times we are left feeling overwhelmed, confused and drained. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Try including the following to help with mindset:
Create healthy habits. Set goals and focus on the positives.
Approaching Menopause with the right mindset can make the transition much easier. Instead of focusing on what you may be losing, focus on what you will be gaining. WISDOM. Embrace it, Be Bold and live life on your terms.
Manage Stress. Stress of any kind can contribute to hormonal imbalance. Find ways to relax, unwind and be kind to yourself. Deep breathing, exercise, meditations, and asking for help are some ways to reduce stress.
Physical exercise: Exercise during midlife can improve overall wellbeing.
Exercise improves circulation, aids digestion, reduces stress, improves sleep, improves energy, reduces inflammation and more…
Supports cognitive function. Exercise can reduce symptoms of Brain Fog, and Nervous Anxiety which are common during Midlife.
Improves bone health.
Helps to manage weight and cardiovascular health.
Key Takeaway:
As we navigate Midlife, you will find that this is an ongoing journey. Embrace the changes. This is your story, you can write this new chapter anyway you want. Take a deep breath , trust yourself and move forward with confidence. The best years are yet to come my friend .You got this!
Let’s create better habits One Step At A Time!
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