21 Mar
Blog

A Guide to Not Just Survive, But Thrive During Menopause

As a man in my late thirties, I'm not an expert on menopause. And I'm probably not the first person Amanda Thebe, the author, thought of reviewing her book: Menopocalypse – How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause, and How Can You Do It, too.

As one of her fellow readers put it bluntly, "Amanda takes the idea of ​​thriving as you go through the menopause shitstorm to a new, super-practical level."

Menopause is not something I will personally go through, but I have several female clients who have gone through or will go through menopause.

It's also something my wife will experience at some point.

When I know about the subject, I can better understand what they are going through. In the past, when I tried to research menopause to find out what my clients were dealing with, I found a limited amount of honest, useful, and practical advice.

Amanda fixes this with her book. It's refreshingly honest. Instead of the textbook-style sterile books or the random blog posts that I previously limited myself to, I now have a far better understanding of what women who are going through menopause have to do.

Amanda writes about her personal experiences with brutal honesty and humor. She describes the confused and frustrating journey from a 43 year old super fit personal trainer to battle with debilitating fatigue, nausea, and extreme mood swings, and how she overcame them.

She explains how she found that changes in diet, exercise, and mental health were key.

By sharing their story, the reader gets a glimpse into life going through menopause. This honest report of your experience during menopause, combined with the latest scientific evidence to support your personal experience, is an invaluable guide.

Menopause isn't a fun topic, but Amanda manages to make you laugh with no filters and no-nonsense humor.

Before reading this book I would have assumed that menopause was something to be survived, suffered and endured, but Amanda's book gives things a surprisingly positive twist.

She shares how she does::

  • lost weight
  • Improved her sleep
  • Digging Depression
  • Found the time and motivation to exercise
  • Revised her diet

She achieved this not only to survive but also to thrive.

She also provides step-by-step instructions for you to accomplish the same thing.

While Amanda's story should give women a sense of hope and certainty about menopause, none of it is sugar-coated.

She's not trying to convince you it's just sunshine and rainbows.

Instead, the proactive, positive steps you can take are all carried out in an open, informed, and funny manner. Making this an essential, informative, and fun guide to thriving through menopause.

20 Mar
Blog

A Guide to Not Just Survive, But Thrive During Menopause

As a man in my late thirties, I'm not an expert on menopause. And I'm probably not the first person Amanda Thebe, the author, thought of reviewing her book: Menopocalypse – How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause, and How Can You Do It, too.

As one of her fellow readers put it bluntly, "Amanda takes the idea of ​​thriving as you go through the menopause shitstorm to a new, super-practical level."

Menopause is not something I will personally go through, but I have several female clients who have gone through or will go through menopause.

It's also something my wife will experience at some point.

When I am informed about the subject, I can better understand what they are going through. In the past, when I tried to research menopause to find out what my clients were dealing with, I found a limited amount of honest, useful, and practical advice.

Amanda fixes this with her book. It's refreshingly honest. Instead of the textbook-style sterile books or the random blog posts that I previously limited myself to, I now have a far better understanding of what women who are going through menopause have to do.

Amanda writes about her personal experiences with brutal honesty and humor. She describes the confused and frustrating journey from a 43 year old super fit personal trainer to battle with debilitating fatigue, nausea, and extreme mood swings, and how she overcame them.

She explains how she found that changes in diet, exercise, and mental health were key.

By sharing their story, the reader gets a glimpse of life going through menopause. This honest report of your experience during menopause, combined with the latest scientific evidence to support your personal experience, is an invaluable guide.

Menopause isn't a fun topic, but Amanda manages to make you laugh with no filters and no-nonsense humor.

Before reading this book I would have assumed that menopause was something to be survived, suffered and endured, but Amanda's book gives things a surprisingly positive twist.

She shares how she does::

  • lost weight
  • Improved her sleep
  • Digging Depression
  • Found the time and motivation to exercise
  • Revised her diet

She achieved this not only to survive but also to thrive.

She also provides step-by-step instructions for you to accomplish the same thing.

While Amanda's story should give women a sense of hope and certainty about menopause, none of it is sugar-coated.

She's not trying to convince you it's just sunshine and rainbows.

Instead, the proactive, positive steps you can take are all carried out in an open, informed, and funny manner. Making this an essential, informative, and fun guide to thriving through menopause.

17 Aug
Blog

Will Your Sport Survive the Pandemic?

When I've asked this question to others, the typical answer I get is always a resounding yes with little thought of a bigger picture. Their passion for the sport determines their response. They would never look at anything else to satisfy their need for training and competition.

Many sports rely on the main events to fuel the continuation of other activities. So what are you going to do now? The costs associated with hosting a race are high despite the opinion of those who pay the high racing fees. Logistically canceling a race still costs money. Some venues, city fees, and local businesses require money cuts and contract signing.

Sport is big business

They also have a business to run and bills to pay and collect. Some host cities may contractually not offer another year, so a rescheduling of the race should be considered.

Is the cost involved enough to come from a slush fund or contingency plan without affecting the bottom line?

As a former race director for a nonprofit triathlon, we would have been fine for a lot of small upfront costs, but we wouldn't have the same cost as a branded race.

Let's say the big races will survive at some level, even if it's not the same as 2019.

Ask yourself this question after thinking about financial sustainability and potential venues issues. Can you continue to train for races that are not happening?? Look inside and evaluate the matter.

Have you fallen into quarantine 15 weight gain or have you been unable to swim at all inland with no pools open? There is the possibility of racing again in 2021.

Make sure you let that take effect. Can you keep exercising for another year without ever testing your fitness or having fun swimming?

Do something else

If you're still reading, you are probably ready to hear this. Do something different:

  • Take up a hobby or a new activity to stay active.
  • Now is the chance for a fresh start.
  • Rediscover the passion for some fun without a competitive advantage.

Imagine enjoying something without being tied to a watch.

  • You said you wanted to do more yoga.
  • You wanted to read more.
  • Try a new sport you didn't have time for before, like paddleboarding.

Do it and when you do something magical will happen.

You will find new joy, give your body a break from training and return to your favorite sport with renewed vigor and enthusiasm. Re-ignite your passion and then you can say your sport can survive the pandemic.

16 Aug
Blog

Will Your Sport Survive the Pandemic?

When I've asked this question to others, the typical answer I get is always a resounding yes with little thought of a bigger picture. Their passion for the sport determines their response. They would never look at anything else to satisfy their need for training and competition.

Many sports rely on the main events to fuel the continuation of other activities. So what are you going to do now? The costs associated with hosting a race are high despite the opinion of those who pay the high racing fees. Logistically canceling a race still costs money. Some venues, city fees, and local businesses require money cuts and contract signing.

Sport is big business

They also have a business to run and bills to pay and collect. Some host cities may contractually not offer another year, so a rescheduling of the race should be considered. Is the cost involved enough to come from a slush fund or contingency plan without affecting the bottom line?

As a former race director for a non-profit triathlon, we would have been fine for a lot of small upfront costs, but we wouldn't have the same cost as a branded race. Let's say the big races will survive at some level, even if it's not the same as 2019.

Ask yourself this question after thinking about financial sustainability and potential venues issues. Can you continue to train for races that are not happening?? Look inside and evaluate the matter.

Have you fallen into quarantine 15 weight gain or have you been unable to swim at all inland with no pools open? There is potential here not to be racing again until 2021. Admit it. Can you keep exercising for another year without ever testing your fitness or having fun swimming?

Do something else

If you're still reading, you are probably ready to hear this. Do something different:

  • Take up a hobby or a new activity to stay active.
  • Now is the chance for a fresh start.
  • Rediscover the passion for some fun without a competitive advantage.

Imagine enjoying something without being limited to a watch.

  • You said you wanted to do more yoga.
  • You wanted to read more.
  • Try a new sport you didn't have time for before, like paddleboarding.

Do it and when you do something magical will happen.

You will find new joy, give your body a break from training and return to your favorite sport with renewed vigor and enthusiasm. Re-ignite your passion and then you can say your sport can survive the pandemic.