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Fall invites us to embrace seasonal living by slowing down, grounding ourselves, and nourishing our bodies with warming foods as nature transitions. The changing season offers a perfect opportunity to reflect on what serves us well and let go of what doesn't as we prepare for the busier holiday months ahead.

• Walking barefoot in nature reconnects our feet as sensory organs to the earth
• Spending time outdoors observing seasonal changes significantly reduces stress
• Creating small rituals like mindful tea breaks or candle lighting helps cultivate presence
• Eating seasonal root vegetables and warming foods supports nervous system health
• Honoring natural sleep rhythms by aligning with shorter daylight hours
• Moving through gentler activities like walking and stretching rather than intense exercise
• Recognizing that midlife represents our personal "fall season" requiring more nourishment

Join our FormFit community for more everyday tips on seasonal living and grounding practices. For those interested in seasonal living and cozy experiences, check out my other podcast "Novel and Nosh" where books and food come together.

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Bloating doesn't always stem from what we eat. Despite cutting out dairy, wheat, or fibrous vegetables, there are three surprisingly simple factors you might be overlooking that could make a big difference without further dietary restrictions.

• Hydration matters – aim for about 64 ounces daily, sipping consistently throughout the day
• Include electrolytes by adding citrus and sea salt to water to prevent water retention
• Avoid drinking large amounts before or during meals to maintain stomach acid levels
• Pay attention to posture – hunching compresses digestive organs and tightens fascia
• Imagine being pulled up by a string from the crown of your head for better alignment
• Movement throughout the day provides a gentle massage for intestinal organs
• Take short walks after meals or do gentle stretches even while seated
• Combine hydration, posture, and movement for maximum relief from bloating
• Proper breathing techniques also aid digestion and reduce bloating

Visit movingthroughmidlife.com for free guides on breathing for better digestion and the Midlife Core Reset program that blends posture, core strength, movement, and daily habits into a manageable process.

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Reaching the milestone of 50 brings remarkable changes to our bodies that many of us aren't prepared for. That stubborn midsection weight that appeared seemingly overnight? It's not your imagination, and you're not alone in this frustrating experience.

The truth about midlife belly fat lies in understanding three critical shifts happening in your body right now. First, declining estrogen dramatically changes where your body stores fat, redirecting it from hips and thighs to your abdomen. Surprisingly, this isn't a flaw but your body's intelligent attempt to protect you by storing estrogen (which is held in fat cells) when ovarian production decreases. Second, accelerated muscle loss in midlife naturally slows your metabolism, making fat storage easier and fat loss harder. Third, insulin resistance becomes more common, contributing to that apple-shaped profile many women develop.

What makes this journey particularly challenging is how our stress response systems get caught in chronic fight-or-flight mode. Those heart palpitations, brain fog, and energy crashes aren't random symptoms – they're signs your nervous system needs attention. The conventional wisdom of "work harder, do more crunches" not only fails to address these changes but can actually worsen them by triggering more stress responses in an already overwhelmed system.

The path forward requires a complete shift in approach: strengthening deep core muscles rather than superficial abs, regulating your nervous system instead of pushing through exhaustion, and building functional strength that supports your changing hormonal landscape. When your body feels safe, it can finally release its death grip on fat storage and begin prioritizing repair and recovery.

Ready to transform your relationship with your midlife body? Join me in the Midlife Core Reset program or connect through our supportive community at movingthroughmidlife.com, where we're walking this path together. Let's embrace this transition with wisdom, compassion, and strategies that actually work for our 50+ bodies.

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