Weight Loss, Hormones & Fitness a Round Table Talk with Dana Lawson & Pam Sherman
In part one of this round table talk we discuss why New Year resolutions don't work and what to do instead. The pro's and con's of calorie counting. Should you count your steps and does it help us to lose weight? Best exercise for women as we age. Why you must deal with past traumas in order to lose weight and have optimal health. The one macro that will make the biggest difference in your attempts to lose weight. Plus hear about our own personal experiences with healing and weight loss.
Join me for an amazing eye opening conversation with menopause expert Dana Lawson and fitness guru Pam Sherman.
In part two of this round table talk we answer our listeners and followers question on weight loss , hormones and fitness.
In part two of this round table talk we answer our listeners and followers question on weight loss , hormones and fitness.
- Do hormones such as the estrogen patch and oral progesterone need to be taken forever? I'm 51 and post menopausal.Â
- What is the best exercise regimen to follow as you enter the menopause phase of life, while starting hormone therapy and trying to lose weight - at the same time? My diet is under control for the most part.Â
- Should you heal the gut first or balance hormones.Â
- How do you feel about testosterone replacement during peri and post menopause when free to is non existent. Plus what are some natural ways to help boost testosterone before replacement?Â
- How can you tell when your body is metabolically recovered from over dieting? Also, how can you tell if you are clearing inflammation from exercise (i.e., what markers can/should indicate recovery besides fatigue or muscle soreness)?
- Best approaches when you have hypothyroidism and possibly adrenal issues.
- How do you assess when to start bioidentical estrogen?Â
- What issues contribute to chronic pain?
- What do you do when you take the recommendations from your naturopath (et al), take the recommended supplements, eat clean, exercise regularly and you can't lose the weight? So frustrated!
- Do flowering plant essential oils provide the same benefits as BHRT? (such as bone and cardiovascular health, breast and brain protection?) Can essential oils and BHRT be used together?
- Is it okay to combine estrogen and testosterone together in a compounded cream?
- Do hormones such as the estrogen patch and oral progesterone need to be taken forever? I'm 51 and post menopausal.
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Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist and Transformational Nutrition Coach dedicated to empowering women through their health journeys.
As the host of the popular podcast The Hormone Solution, Karen tackles the complexities of hormonal health, weight loss resistance, and the challenges that come with perimenopause and menopause.
Her mission is to disrupt outdated narratives surrounding women's health, providing reliable information and practical solutions that help women reclaim their vitality. With personal experience overcoming her own health struggles, Karen offers insights into hormone optimization and sustainable weight management strategies.
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