We dedicate our practice to women in midlife.
We’re on a mission to help women in their 40s and 50s eat smarter, not less, so they can fuel their bodies, support their hormones, and feel strong, energized, and confident in this next chapter of life.
Our mission at It Starts With Dinner…
At It Starts With Dinner, we help women in their 40s & 50s eat smarter, not less! to support their hormones, energy, and weight.
Whether you’re realizing what used to work no longer does, or you’ve been doing all the right things, but still feel tired and stuck, we’ll help you take the guesswork out of eating healthy in midlife, and focus on what gets real results using our simple and realistic, protein-first approach.
We’re a Dietitian and Nutritionist team who blend clinical expertise with lived experience. We’re in midlife ourselves, and we know firsthand what worked in our 20s and 30s no longer serves us now. Our hormones have shifted. Our energy feels different. And despite eating “healthy,” many of us are still feeling tired, stuck, and disconnected from our own bodies.
That’s why our mission is simple: To help you reconnect to your energy, confidence, and strength through evidence-based, protein-first nutrition and hormone-friendly strategies that actually work for this season of life.
We believe that as women, we hold deep wisdom—an inner voice that’s always been there, quietly nudging you toward what’s nourishing, not just for your body, but for your whole self.
But let’s be honest, most of us have spent decades putting ourselves lower and lower on the proverbial ladder. We’ve learned to get by on too little sleep, self-care, and sometimes even support—while giving everything we have to careers, families, and relationships. The result? Fatigue, cravings, weight gain, and a sense that something just isn’t working anymore.
We’re here to change that.
At It Starts With Dinner, we offer practical, high-impact nutrition solutions from group nutrition coaching and fun food-first challenges to meal planning and micro-learnings designed specifically for women navigating midlife.
This is your time to feel nourished, grounded, and deeply supported. Because, our hope for you is that midlife is your most powerful chapter yet!
So grab a (protein-packed 😉) snack, get comfy, and stick around for a while! You deserve this.
We’re Carly and 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 tools that deliver real results.
As midlife women ourselves, we understand the daily juggle of work, family, and self-care. That’s why we’ve cut through the noise to bring you clear, science-backed nutrition strategies that fit your busy life.