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I Turned My Basement Into a Home Gym - and it Changed Everything

I transformed my basement bedroom into a home gym — and it completely changed my relationship with fitness. In this post, I’m sharing my full workout routine, my favourite free YouTube workout channels, and every single product in my home gym (with honest reviews and affiliate links). If you’re in perimenopause or menopause and looking for ways to stay strong and consistent, this one is for you.

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LIFESTYLE Christie Chapman LIFESTYLE Christie Chapman

Why You Gained Weight This Winter (Even Though You Didn't Really Change Anything)

If you gained weight this winter without dramatically changing your habits, you're not imagining it. In perimenopause, declining estrogen, elevated cortisol, and insulin resistance make your body far more sensitive to the stressors of the season. In this post, I'm breaking down the real hormonal reason winter weight creeps on, and the simple shifts that helped me stop dreading spring … and actually walk into it with energy.

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LIFESTYLE Christie Chapman LIFESTYLE Christie Chapman

Perimenopause and Midlife Wellness: Why the Fun Isn't Over

Think perimenopause means giving up wine, late nights, and all the fun? Think again. In this post, Christie Chapman shares the real reason your margin for error got smaller in midlife — and the simple blood sugar, cortisol, and movement strategies that let you enjoy life fully without the three-day recovery tax.

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Strength Training in Perimenopause:

If you’ve noticed your eat less/exercise more routine isn’t working the same way it used to, you’re not alone. During perimenopause, our hormones start to shift and those changes make it harder to lose fat, build muscle and even stay energized through the day. The good news? You don’t have to fight your body. You just need to learn how to work with it.

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LIFESTYLE, RECIPES Christie Chapman LIFESTYLE, RECIPES Christie Chapman

7 Date-Night Dinners That Support Hormones (and still feel fun)

Valentine’s Day dinners can be tricky in midlife. You want something cozy and a little special, but not the kind of meal that leaves you bloated, snacky at 9pm, and wide awake at 3am replaying your entire life. 🙃 These date-night dinners are my go-to when you want “restaurant vibes” at home without the blood sugar rollercoaster. They’re high-protein, fiber-friendly, and built to support your hormones, energy, and sleep, so you can actually enjoy the night… and still feel good the next day.

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Travel Cheat Sheet for Hormone Support

A realistic travel-week guide for women in perimenopause and menopause. Simple strategies for steady blood sugar, lower cortisol, less inflammation: protein first, hydration, easy snacks, nervous system downshifts, and a travel-day protocol.

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