The Meno-Healthy Reset

Healthy in our 20s isn’t the same as Meno-Healthy in midlife. The rules change and so do the thresholds.

I’ve been “health” since I was 13. Not school sports but by choice. Hours in the gym. By 19 I ran 4–6 miles. After college, six miles a day + lifting. I became a fitness instructor, personal trainer, health coach. Healthy was my identity. I even trained in women’s hormones and menopause so I could be proactive.

Then my mid-50s hit. Full menopause. Hormones off. Periods stopped. In three months I gained 20 pounds, slid into prediabetes, had leg swelling, relentless itching and rashes, and belly fat I’d never had. The old rules stopped working and I watched my body, health, and (honestly) my confidence start to unravel.

That was my line in the sand. I have too much to live for to be unhealthy, unfit, and unsure. So I went back to the drawing board and rebuilt my approach. Because here’s the truth:

• Menopause is a magnifier—not a verdict.

• What used to work may not be enough now.

• To be strong, clear-minded, and energized in midlife, you need new rhythms, new protocols, new rituals.

That’s why I created this self-assessment. It’s not a gold-star checklist; it’s a clear mirror. It shows you exactly where to focus so you can get off the sidelines and back into your life... with a plan that works for this season.