Aging Well with Success with Annie Gaudreault

Creating Powerful Impact

Join us on this episode of Creating Powerful Impact as we navigate the complexities of menopause with our expert guest, nutritionist, and women's health coach Annie Gaudreault.

We start by exploring the profound changes women experience in their 40s and 50s, focusing on the transition through perimenopause and menopause.

Annie shares her insights on why these changes occur, emphasizing that while they are natural, they can be effectively managed with the right tools.

Despite the lack of education and support available to women during this time, Annie offers hope by introducing the three big boulders of menopause that women can leverage to thrive through this phase.

Listen in as we discuss effective menopause weight management strategies, focusing on the impact of decreased estrogen on insulin and overall health.

Annie provides practical advice on adjusting nutritional habits, such as increasing fiber intake and incorporating healthy fats like extra virgin olive oil.

We also highlight the importance of modifying exercise routines, emphasizing strength training over traditional cardio to combat midsection fat. Discover the benefits of short, intense training sessions (SIT) and the strategic timing of workouts to maximize fat-burning potential throughout the day, along with tips on staying active while working.

Finally, we explore the three critical pillars for women's health during perimenopause: nutrition, movement, and rest and rejuvenation.

Annie underscores the necessity of incorporating these pillars into daily life, despite busy schedules, and encourages women to have compassion for themselves as they adapt to these changes.

Reflect on Annie's incredible 33-year journey and the impactful lessons she has learned along the way.

We encourage listeners to apply these insights and resources to create a powerful impact in their own lives, and we express our gratitude to Annie for sharing her story.

Episode's Highlights:

(00:01 - 00:48) Navigating Body Transformation in Your 40s/50s

(02:36 - 03:42) Navigating Menopause

(10:21 - 11:25) Nutrition and Exercise for Menopause

(15:53 - 17:10) Benefits of Increasing Exercise Intensity

(21:24 - 22:29) Embracing Change With Compassion

As a nutritionist and women’s health coach, Annie founded VEEV Health & Wellness to support the needs of smart and successful women at midlife, giving them the confidence to do what they want to do, with the energy that they need. An endurance athlete with 12 marathons and 3 Ironman® triathlons under her belt, Annie lives what she preaches.

A prior 25+ year career as a brand consultant working with executives of Fortune 500 companies gave her a solid background to serve the wellness needs of those living busy lives.

She is a regular speaker to the media, corporations, and lifestyle organizations on various topics of health.

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