Midlife is a time of great transition for many women.

Fluctuating hormones and changing life circumstances can leave us feeling out of control, confused and exhausted.

So many things are happening to us at once, and it can be hard to figure out how to help yourself feel better. What “worked before” doesn’t seem to work anymore.

As our weights go up and our mid-sections widen — thanks, estrogen! — we become desperate to get back to ‘normal.’

But now is not the time to diet. Instead, we must be wise and focus our nutrition goals on staying healthy and strong. We need specific strategies tailored to our changing bodies.