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Nutrition coach, chef's wife, foodie, '74 summer baby and a firm believer that life's too short to skip the foie and tartare. My faith, family time, and date nights keep me going. You'll find me everyday at the Pilates studio, on weekends at the thrift store or accidentally killing my plants at home if not binge-ing on another true crime documentary.

I'm sharing how you can feel great in your own skin, especially during perimenopause. No magic pills or insta diets. It's straight talk and tough love about health and eating well...with a side of  French 75. *clink* 🥂

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Extreme Diets, Supplements, and Restrictions Aren’t the Answer – Here’s What Really Works for Lasting Change

Fitness

September 29, 2024

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If you’re looking for a quick fix — whether it’s the newest supplement everyone is trying or an extreme diet that promises weight loss in 14 days…I’m not your girl.

Let’s be CLEAR.

Real, lasting change doesn’t happen overnight, and it certainly doesn’t come from a bottle. If you’re going through midlife and feeling fatigued, foggy, inflamed, or experiencing chronic pain, most of these symptoms can be healed through consistent habits – proper nutrition, regular movement, restful sleep, stress management, and hydration. These are the foundational pillars for transforming your health.

Yes, it takes effort, and yes, it takes time. But the small steps you take each day add up to meaningful changes over time. The key is consistency, and you don’t have to overhaul your entire life to see results.

Even the smallest adjustments can make a huge difference.

Small Changes Have Big Effects

If you think small, everyday changes can’t make a big difference, let me challenge that. You don’t have to flip your whole routine upside down overnight…those “baby steps” actually make a bigger impact than most people think. And as a health coach, this is what I teach my clients every day.

For example, if you’re struggling to get in 5 workouts a week, try starting with 2 or 3. You don’t have to hit 10,000 steps a day right off the bat…start with 7,000. If a one-hour workout doesn’t fit into your schedule, make it 30 minutes. The point is to stop worrying about what you can’t do, and start focusing on what you can do right now.

Can’t stand the stairmaster?

Neither could I. My trainer, Michael back in the day started me with that 3x a week for 15 minutes. Ugggh. I couldn’t stand it. I loved the weight training, but hated the cardio. So that’s why I found alternatives that I enjoy.

Whether it’s a Zumba class, Pilates, walking, or cycling, the most important thing is finding movement that feels good to you. It doesn’t need to be grueling, but it does need to be something you can stick with.

The key is consistency over intensity.

In fact, one of my clients was having a hard time tracking her meals for the entire week. Instead of overwhelming her with an all-or-nothing approach, I asked her to track just one weekday and one weekend day. That small step was totally do-able for her and gave her enough momentum to keep going.

This is the mindset shift I want you to understand—small, manageable steps that fit into your lifestyle can still lead to massive, long-term change.

Doctors vs. Health Coaches: Understanding the Difference

Now, if you think small changes won’t make a difference, ask yourself this: when was the last time your doctor spent more than 10-15 minutes diving into your lifestyle? Most of the time, doctors don’t have the bandwidth to focus on your everyday habits.

Their role is to diagnose disease and prescribe medication. They’re looking for what’s wrong with your body and how to treat it—but they don’t often dig deep into what’s causing it in the first place.

For example, if you go to your doctor with fatigue, joint pain, and brain fog, chances are they’ll run some tests and prescribe medication. But will they ask about your diet? Your sleep patterns? Your stress levels or how much movement you’re getting?

Often, the answer is no. They don’t have the time to look under the hood at the underlying factors that could be driving your symptoms.

Why You Need a Health Coach

This is where I come in as a health coach. My job is to help you address the root causes of your symptoms by taking a comprehensive look at your lifestyle and making adjustments where needed.

I’m trained to look for those red flags…whether it’s your diet, lack of movement, poor sleep, or unmanaged stress — that are contributing to how you’re feeling.

Unlike a doctor, I’m not here to diagnose or prescribe. I’m here to help you take action by guiding you through sustainable changes that will lead to real results. And this isn’t just about losing weight or looking good — it’s about feeling like yourself again. It’s about giving you the energy, mental clarity, and confidence to live the life you want without being held back by fatigue, brain fog, or chronic pain.

Partnering with Your Doctor, Not Replacing Them

Let’s be clear: I’m not here to replace your doctor.

In fact, I work hand-in-hand with your healthcare providers to ensure that your nutrition and lifestyle align with any medical treatments or diagnoses you’re receiving.

When you walk into your next doctor’s appointment, imagine confidently telling them, “I’m eating balanced, nutritious meals, hydrating properly, moving my body regularly, sleeping well, and managing my stress.”

If you’re doing all that and still not seeing results, then it’s time for the doctor to step in and explore further options. But often, by taking control of these foundational areas, many of my clients see significant improvements without the need for additional medication or interventions.

The Power of Small Steps: Start With What You Can Do Now

Here’s the truth: most people think that small changes won’t make a difference, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s not about overhauling your entire life in one go—it’s about making small, consistent changes that lead to big results over time.

You have a choice: you can either join the women who have already started their journey to better health or keep searching for that magic solution that doesn’t exist. You can keep feeling fatigued, irritable, and stuck in chronic pain, or you can start making small changes today.

Yes, it takes effort.

Yes, it takes time.

But the alternative is accepting the status quo—always feeling exhausted, living in chronic pain, and relying on medications to get through the day.

Or you can take action now and start building a future where you feel energized, healthy, and in control of your body.

Take Action: Little Changes Lead to Big Results

You don’t have to figure this out on your own. In my LOVE THE SKIN YOU’RE IN program, I help midlife women make these small, impactful changes to their nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management.

We don’t take an all-or-nothing approach, and I don’t expect you to overhaul your life overnight. Instead, we focus on building sustainable habits that fit into your hectic life. You’ll have the support and accountability you need to stick with it, and over time, you’ll start to feel the effects—more energy, less brain fog, and better overall health.

You can either keep searching for answers and feeling stuck, or you can join the women who have already started taking action and are seeing results.

Take the Next Step With Confidence

If you’re ready to start making small but impactful changes in your life, I’m here to support you every step of the way. This isn’t about committing to anything right now—it’s about having a friendly, no-pressure conversation to explore your health goals and see if we’re a good fit for each other.

Whether you’re curious about how my approach can help you, or just want to talk through some challenges you’re facing, this call is for you.

There’s no obligation to sign up, just a relaxed space to share where you’re at and what you’d like to achieve.

Book your free discovery call today, and let’s see how we can start moving you toward feeling your best.

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Nutrition coach, chef's wife, foodie, '74 summer baby and a firm believer that life's too short to skip the foie and tartare. My faith, family time, and date nights keep me going. You'll find me everyday at the Pilates studio, on weekends at the thrift store or accidentally killing my plants at home if not binge-ing on another true crime documentary.

I'm sharing how you can feel great in your own skin, especially during perimenopause. No magic pills or insta diets. It's straight talk and tough love about health and eating well...with a side of  French 75. *clink* 🥂

I'm toni gonzalez

Hey!