by Judy White | Jun 3, 2026 | GLP-1 Medications, Supplements
I started GLP-1 therapy at 47, in the early stages of perimenopause. The experience of trying to lose weight in that window — and talking to enough women who’ve been through the same thing — has made it clear that menopause-related weight gain is a distinct...
by Judy White | Jun 3, 2026 | Supplements
Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the most studied supplements in existence, with a broad evidence base across cardiovascular health, inflammation, brain function, and metabolism. Whether they specifically help with fat loss is a narrower question with a more nuanced...
by Judy White | Jun 3, 2026 | Supplements
Vitamin D gets brought up in weight loss discussions often enough that it’s worth addressing honestly: what the connection is, how significant it actually is, and what to do about it. The short version: Vitamin D deficiency doesn’t cause obesity, and...
by Judy White | Jun 3, 2026 | Supplements
The supplements marketed for weight loss are mostly designed around the idea of a 30-year-old trying to drop ten pounds before summer. They’re stimulant-heavy, under-dosed on what matters, and not built for the metabolic reality of a woman over 40. Here’s...
by Judy White | Jun 3, 2026 | Supplements
Stress makes you fat. That sounds like an oversimplification, but the mechanism is real and specific enough that it’s worth understanding clearly rather than dismissing as a vague excuse. Here’s what cortisol actually does to body composition and why...
