Let’s talk about something most of us were never prepared for:
As we enter perimenopause and menopause, our hormones don’t just impact mood swings or hot flashes — they also disrupt our metabolism and increase insulin resistance.
As we enter perimenopause and menopause, our hormones don’t just impact mood swings or hot flashes — they also disrupt our metabolism and increase insulin resistance.
Here’s what’s happening behind the scenes:
🩸 Estrogen naturally supports insulin sensitivity.
So when estrogen levels drop, our cells don’t respond to insulin as effectively — making it harder to regulate blood sugar, store fat properly, and feel stable and energized.
So when estrogen levels drop, our cells don’t respond to insulin as effectively — making it harder to regulate blood sugar, store fat properly, and feel stable and energized.
At the same time, we often see a rise in cortisol, our main stress hormone.
Whether it’s from work, caregiving, poor sleep, or the emotional changes of this life stage — chronic stress can keep cortisol levels elevated.
And high cortisol? It spikes blood sugar, worsens insulin resistance, and makes weight loss (especially belly fat) feel nearly impossible.
And high cortisol? It spikes blood sugar, worsens insulin resistance, and makes weight loss (especially belly fat) feel nearly impossible.
Together, low estrogen and high cortisol create a perfect storm — one that impacts:
- Weight gain, especially around the midsection
- Cravings and energy crashes
- Brain fog and mood dips
- Disrupted sleep and restless legs
- Elevated blood sugar and cholesterol
- A general sense of “off”
We’re told it’s just “aging.”
But it’s not just that.
It’s hormonal — and it’s manageable.
But it’s not just that.
It’s hormonal — and it’s manageable.
💡 What You Can Do
You can’t stop the hormonal shifts — but you can reset your body’s response.
By supporting insulin sensitivity and managing cortisol, you can reduce symptoms and feel like yourself again.
Here’s what’s worked for me:
✅ Intermittent Fasting — to give the body time to rebalance hormones
✅ Fiber-first meals — to stabilize blood sugar
✅ Natural supplements — to support insulin and reduce inflammation
✅ Stress reduction — walking, journaling, nature, breathwork
✅ Consistent sleep — no screens, steady rhythms, magnesium if needed
✅ Supportive movement — gentle strength training or walking daily
✅ Fiber-first meals — to stabilize blood sugar
✅ Natural supplements — to support insulin and reduce inflammation
✅ Stress reduction — walking, journaling, nature, breathwork
✅ Consistent sleep — no screens, steady rhythms, magnesium if needed
✅ Supportive movement — gentle strength training or walking daily
Because I followed this path, I’ve:
✨ Lost 30 lbs
✨ Lowered my blood sugar and cholesterol
✨ Eliminated hot flashes and restless leg
✨ Gained energy, clarity, and peace with my body again
✨ Lost 30 lbs
✨ Lowered my blood sugar and cholesterol
✨ Eliminated hot flashes and restless leg
✨ Gained energy, clarity, and peace with my body again
If you’re navigating this season and feel like your body is fighting you — you’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong.
You just need different tools for a new chapter.
You just need different tools for a new chapter.
📩 Want to learn what worked for me? Just send me a message — I’ll walk you through it.
Or if you'd like an Intermittent Fasting Guide for Women (with or without a cycle), let me know — I'll send it to you.
Rachel xoxo
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“It’s chronic.”
“It runs in your family.”
“Here’s a pill to manage it.”
That’s what many women hear when they ask about blood sugar, fatigue, or weight gain after 50.
But here’s what I want you to know:
There’s a difference between managing symptoms… and getting to the root.
And insulin resistance is one of the most misunderstood — and most under-addressed — root causes of chronic illness today.
🧬 What Is Insulin Resistance, Really?
Insulin is a hormone that helps your cells absorb glucose (sugar) from your bloodstream.
When your body becomes resistant to insulin, sugar can’t enter your cells easily — so it builds up in your blood.
Over time, this can lead to:
- Weight gain (especially around the belly)
- Fatigue and brain fog
- Cravings, irritability, or mood swings
- Hormonal shifts
- High cholesterol, triglycerides, or blood pressure
- Pre-diabetes and eventually, Type 2 diabetes
But here’s what I wish more women were told:
👉 Insulin resistance doesn’t mean you’re broken.
👉 It doesn’t mean you’ll need medication forever.
👉 And it’s not a life sentence.
👉 It doesn’t mean you’ll need medication forever.
👉 And it’s not a life sentence.
🩺 Why Doctors Often Miss It
Most doctors are trained to look at blood sugar (glucose), not insulin.
So if your blood sugar appears “normal,” they may say everything’s fine — even if your insulin is sky-high, silently creating inflammation and imbalance.
You may be told:
- “It’s just menopause.”
- “Try to lose some weight.”
- “This is normal at your age.”
But it’s not normal to feel exhausted, foggy, and stuck in your body.
The real issue? We’ve been taught to treat symptoms instead of asking why they’re happening in the first place.
🔍 What I’ve Learned — and Why I’m Speaking Up
As a nurse and holistic health educator, I’ve spent years watching people suffer from preventable illness — simply because they were never given the whole picture.
Then my own family needed answers.
In July 2024, my mom had three strokes.
She was told to manage it with medications — but we needed more than that. We needed a system to support her body, naturally.
That’s when I found a natural protocol backed by science and powered by nature — using intermittent fasting and plant based supplements.
Within 2½ months, her A1C dropped from 7.2 to 5.7.
Her lipid panel improved. Her energy came back.
And my belief in lifestyle healing was cemented for good.
🌿 What Can You Do?
If this resonates with you, know this:
There are real, sustainable ways to support your body and improve insulin sensitivity — naturally.
Here are 3 gentle shifts you can start today:
- Stop snacking constantly — give your insulin time to rest
- Add more diverse fiber — it feeds your gut and balances blood sugar
- Pause late-night eating — even a 12-hour fast overnight makes a difference
If you’re looking for a clear, simple path — reach out to me if you are interested in learning more about the natural supplement we are using.
💬 Final Thought
You deserve more than symptom management.
You deserve truth, tools, and a path forward.
If you’ve ever felt dismissed, confused, or overwhelmed — you’re not alone.
And you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
I’m here to help you feel great again — naturally, sustainably, and with the support you’ve been waiting for.
In wellness,
Rachel
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“It’s just part of getting older.”If I had a dollar for every time a woman over 50 was told that… I could fill a whole clinic with women who deserve better answers.
You wake up tired, even after a full night’s sleep.
Your weight feels harder to manage, especially around the belly.
You’ve started craving sweets more — even when you’re not hungry.
And your brain? It just doesn’t feel as sharp as it used to.
Your weight feels harder to manage, especially around the belly.
You’ve started craving sweets more — even when you’re not hungry.
And your brain? It just doesn’t feel as sharp as it used to.
Sound familiar?
You might assume this is just aging.
But it could be something deeper — something that affects over 88% of adults and often goes undiagnosed.
But it could be something deeper — something that affects over 88% of adults and often goes undiagnosed.
Insulin resistance.
🧬 What Is Insulin Resistance?
Insulin resistance happens when your body stops responding properly to insulin — the hormone that helps your cells absorb glucose (sugar) from your bloodstream.
When your body becomes resistant, glucose builds up in your blood. Over time, this can lead to prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, weight gain, fatigue, inflammation, and even brain fog or mood swings.
But here’s the part most people aren’t told:
👉 Insulin resistance is often reversible.
👉 It’s not “just aging.”
👉 And it’s not your fault.
👉 Insulin resistance is often reversible.
👉 It’s not “just aging.”
👉 And it’s not your fault.
🧠 Why It Gets Missed (Especially in Women 50+)
Many of the early signs of insulin resistance overlap with what we’ve been taught to expect as “normal” with aging or perimenopause:
- Low energy
- Slow metabolism
- Cravings
- Brain fog
- Trouble losing weight
- Sleep disruption
So instead of being told there’s a root cause we can address…
We’re often handed a prescription, told to "watch our diet," or brushed off entirely.
We’re often handed a prescription, told to "watch our diet," or brushed off entirely.
As a former hospice nurse, I saw the end stages of what happens when metabolic health is ignored. But I also believe — with my whole heart — that it doesn’t have to be this way.
🌿 The First Step? Awareness.
If you’re reading this and nodding your head, here’s the truth:
You’re not too late.
You’re not broken.
And your body isn’t failing you — it’s asking for support.
You’re not broken.
And your body isn’t failing you — it’s asking for support.
There are natural, sustainable ways to become more insulin sensitive again.
That’s exactly what I share inside the Feel Great System™ — a simple protocol using intermittent fasting, a plant-based fiber supplement, and Yerba Mate extract.
That’s exactly what I share inside the Feel Great System™ — a simple protocol using intermittent fasting, a plant-based fiber supplement, and Yerba Mate extract.
But even before we go there, I want you to have the education and tools I wish more women had from the start.
📥 Download Your Free Checklist:
“10 Subtle Signs of Insulin Resistance (That Are NOT Just Aging)”
A quick, printable guide to help you spot what’s been dismissed or ignored — and what you can do next.
In wellness,
Rachel
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