The TFT Blog
Midlife Strength Training Secrets with Holly Rilinger
As someone who openly admits to being a "loather of exercise, especially strength training," hosting fitness expert Holly Rilinger for our recent The Fuchsia Tent workshop was an eye-opening experience. Her approach to strength training for women in midlife isn't just about building muscle – it's about building confidence, improving metabolism, and supporting our bodies through significant transitions. https://www.theliftedmethod.com/bootcamp "Being afraid to work out because you're going to get hurt is like not going across the street because you could get hit by a car." How I, a Recovering Cardio Junkie, Met Holly of Strength Training Fame I was attending...
I Tried a GLP-1s for Weight Loss: Here's What I Learned
So, you've tried every diet and exercise regimen under the sun to no avail, or the thought of having to count calories, add more movement or DO one more thing, pushes you over the edge. AND, your friend Kim looks fabulous at the holiday party and tells you its the result of fill-in-the blank Glucagon like peptide-1 (GLP-1) Should you try it? That depends... What you can expect when taking a GLP-1? For starters, no two humans have the exact same reaction to anything so this is just my non-medical opinion based on my experience. In order to be prescribed...
5 Critical Mental Health Insights for Women Navigating Menopause: Lessons from a Conversation with Therapist Esther Boykin, LMFT
The journey through menopause is often depicted through the lens of physical symptoms - hot flashes, night sweats, and weight changes. However, the mental health aspects of this transition deserve equal attention. Many women's menopause journeys start with mental health changes before moving onto more physical symptoms, and are chalked up to aging, overwork, marital problems, and family challenges. In a recent conversation with renowned marriage and family therapist Esther Boykin, we uncovered crucial insights about mental wellness during menopause that every woman should know. 1. Depression and Anxiety Are Normal - Really Normal Let's start with a surprising statistic:...
The Business Case for Supporting Midlife Women
Introduction Despite everyone from Naomi Watts and Halle Berry to Drew Barrymore and Oprah shouting from the proverbial rooftops about the menopausal transition, the conversation is still largely taboo in the workplace. In August, Bonafide Health released their annual "State of Menopause Report" which showed that 75% of women are not getting appropriate support in the workplace. According to that same report "48% of women believe menopausal women are seen as less productive or emotionally stable in the workplace," and, "career aspirations are also being affected, with 42% of women saying their symptoms have impacted their ambition." These figures clearly explain...