Fuel Your Body in Midlife

Free Nutrition Resources to Support Your Hormones and Restore Balance

Simple, high-protein resources designed to help women in their 40s and 50s boost energy, curb cravings, and jumpstart weight loss.

Grab your ready-to-use tools to fuel your body with confidence and build lasting momentum.

  • Your 3-Day Protein Kickstart

    KICKSTART MOMENTUM

    You already know you need more protein—you just need a simple, doable way to make it happen.

  • Menopause Weight Loss Meal Plan

    EAT SMARTER, NOT LESS

    You’re in perimenopause or menopause and suddenly, what used to work for weight loss isn’t working anymore.

  • 20 Quick & Easy, High Protein Meals

    MEALS MADE EASY

    You’re motivated to eat more protein, but you’re busy, tired, or just need quick, no-cook ideas you can use right away.

When the Headlines Don’t Reflect Our Lived Experience: A Response for Women in Their 40s and 50s

The New York Times article wasn’t wrong, but it wasn’t complete either. And when messages like this land without context, they risk slowing the momentum for women who are just beginning to understand their changing bodies and want to support them more intentionally. As we read the article, we couldn’t help but think—there’s more work to do! Not to defend our approach, but to step up and advocate for midlife women who are so often left out of the conversation.

Empowering Women's Health in Midlife and Menopause: Expert Insights from Dr. Tori Hudson, Naturopathic Pioneer

Why the pursuit of "balanced hormones" might be a misguided concept in your 40s and 50s.

In this episode, we talk about the fascinating world of women's natural menopause treatment with the renowned expert, Dr. Tori Hudson.

More nutrition and hormone-friendly audio from your Dietitian and Nutritionist team…

  • Protein plays a crucial role in your overall health as a midlife woman. We talk about the significance of protein in your diet and common struggles midlife women face due to inadequate protein like food cravings and night snacking.

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  • Roni Vayre joined us to dish out some serious wisdom on meal planning that's both practical and transformative. She shares her expertise on how Plan to Eat can change how you meal plan, offering flexibility and customization to fit your lifestyle. Whether you're a busy mom, a professional juggling a hectic schedule, or someone looking to make healthier food choices, meal planning is designed to be flexible, simple, and enjoyable.

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  • Former human rights lawyer turned writer, chef, master food preserver, master gardener, and owner of Red Bread, Rose is a passionate advocate for both savory and sweet whole grain preparations and the global culinary traditions that honor them.

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We’re Carly & Carmen

We're Carly and Carmen—your midlife dietitian and nutritionist team. We help women in their 40s and 50s support their changing hormones, boost energy, and lose stubborn weight without restrictive diets or complicated plans. With years of research and experience working with hundreds of women, we’ve created practical nutrition tools that deliver real results.

We’re in midlife (and menopause!) ourselves, so we know firsthand what worked in our 20s and 30s doesn’t cut it anymore. That’s why everything we share is rooted in research (not fad diets or TikTok trends) and is designed to work with your body in this unique stage of life.