Still Gaining Weight in Perimenopause, Menopause or Post -Even When You're Eating Clean ?
You’re not failing. Your gut, hormones, and metabolism just need the right reset — in the right order.
I help midlife women — including those on GLP medications — rebuild trust with their bodies through balanced, high-quality nutrition, hormone alignment, and consistency.
This isn’t another diet. It’s a system that teaches you how to fuel your metabolism and finally see the results your body’s been holding back.
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“Why Nothing Was Working — Until I Stopped Following the Rules.”
Hi, I’m Michelle — a Registered Nurse, Nutritionist, and Menopause Specialist.
After years in healthcare and fitness, I saw the same story again and again — women in midlife doing everything “right” — eating clean, working out, even tracking — yet still gaining weight, battling hot flashes, and feeling completely exhausted.
The real issue isn’t lack of effort — it’s that your gut is inflamed, your hormones are misfiring, and your metabolism is stuck in survival mode.
That’s why I created Nutrition for Life™ — a root-cause reset designed specifically for women in perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. It helps you lose fat, reduce inflammation, reverse symptoms, and finally feel like yourself again.
No restrictive diets. No unnecessary supplements. No 2-hour workouts.
Just a science-based, sustainable strategy that helps your body start working with you, not against you. đź’ś
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Start by Healing the Gut
The real reset begins in your digestion — not your diet.
Stop Over-Restricting Food
Eat more of the right foods to calm cravings and hot flashes.
Rebalance Nutrients — Not Just Macros
Fuel your metabolism so it finally responds again.
Balance Hormones Naturally
Stabilize mood, sleep, weight, and energy — without medication.
Why Your Body Feels Like It’s Fighting You — and What You Can Do About It
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If you’ve hit your 40s and suddenly feel like everything that used to work… doesn’t anymore — you’re not crazy, and you’re not broken.
You’re simply in perimenopause, menopause or post — a season where your hormones, gut, and metabolism start speaking a different language.
👉 Estrogen is dropping.
👉 Progesterone is crashing.
👉 Cortisol and insulin are rising.
That internal shift is what makes it feel like your body is fighting against you — especially around your midsection.
Even with clean eating, hard workouts, or cutting calories, many women still gain weight, feel inflamed, and struggle with cravings, energy, and sleep.
But here’s the truth:
You don’t need to eat less. You need to eat right for this stage of life — so your body starts working with you, not against you.
That’s exactly what we do inside Nutrition for Life™ — a no-diet, root-cause reset that restores your metabolism, balances hormones, and rebuilds trust with your body again.
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A Real Reset — Not Another Diet
If you’re in perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause and struggling with sudden weight gain, belly fat, or cravings that don’t make sense — it’s not your fault.
Your hormones have changed. And traditional diets won't fix what’s happening inside.
That’s why inside Nutrition for Life, we focus on restoring your body — not restricting it.
đź§ Hormone balance
🔥 Metabolism repair
đź’Ş Gut health + inflammation support
This is not a one-size-fits-all plan. It’s a targeted reset designed specifically for women navigating hormonal changes — helping you stabilize blood sugar, reduce bloating, lose fat, and feel clear, calm, and in control again.
The goal isn’t just weight loss.
It’s getting your energy, confidence, and body back — no matter where you are in the hormonal transition.
Why Nutrients (a.k.a. Macros) Matter — Especially Now
If you’ve ever counted calories or tracked macros and still felt stuck, there’s a reason:
It’s not just what you’re eating — it’s how your body is processing it.
During perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause, hormone shifts change how your body responds to food.
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Protein isn’t just for muscle — it supports hormone production and keeps you full
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Fats impact cellular health and can either help or hurt your hormone balance
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 Carbs fuel energy but, when unbalanced, can spike blood sugar and worsen symptoms like night sweats and hot flashes.
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When these nutrients are out of sync, your metabolism slows, energy dips, and weight loss becomes almost impossible — no matter how “healthy” you eat.
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Inside Nutrition for Life, I show you how to rebuild your meals in a way that supports hormone balance, gut health, and sustainable fat loss — in real life, not perfection.
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⚕️ How Imbalanced Nutrients Affect Your Hormones and Metabolism
Cravings: Increased and uncontrollable, especially for sugar and carbs
Sleep: Interrupted or restless — you’re exhausted but can’t fully rest
Energy: Midday fatigue and burnout, even when you’re eating “healthy”
Mood: Irritability, anxiety, or feeling “off” for no clear reason
Weight Loss: Plateau or gain despite doing everything right
Cholesterol & Blood Pressure: Rising levels as metabolism slows
Blood Sugar & Insulin Resistance: Early signs of prediabetes or Type 2 that don’t respond to dieting
Success Stories
Look What My Clients Have Achieved
Since following Michelle’s Nutrition for life program I have learned to leave the diet mentality behind that has been ingrained in me my entire adult life. I have learned how to incorporate macronutrients to nourish my body and burn fat efficiently. This is a lifestyle for nutrition and wellness and not a diet. Since following this lifestyle my total cholesterol went from 193 last year to 163 this year. Actually all my blood work numbers were excellent and the doctor was very pleased and told me to keep doing what I was doing. I encourage anyone struggling to reach out to Michelle for her expertise.
  ____ Jeri Dernison
I’m 57 years of age. I’ve been on many different diets since I was in my twenties. They all worked short term. I was never able to maintain the weight loss after exiting a program. After I hit 40, nothing I had tried in the past worked beyond 5-10 pounds and after I gave up that weight came back plus more. I found something called macros 3 years ago and began studying about it and using it on my own. One huge mistake I made? I neglected the last part of the compound word, nutrients. Macronutrients makes more sense with Michelle Black. I was 219 and after coming to a standstill at 183 and going back and forth from there to 187 I went through her teaching modules again and am really putting her knowledge into action. I’ve lost 4 more pounds the last 2 weeks. When I started working with Michelle, I began to learn things I was not able to find in all my research. It has been eye opening and life changing!
  ____ Lisa Foley
Since working with Michelle Black and her Nutrition for life Program, I have been able to improve my health and nutrition. I have reduced the medications I’m on and feel so much better. She is truly interested in the success of those willing to do the work! Not only does she answer questions within the community, she offers weekly support with zoom meetings. If you are looking to get healthy and learn a maintainable lifestyle she is your girl!
  ____ Angela Hodges
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6 Weeks Into Nutrition for Life
“I’m finally sleeping, I have no more hot flashes, and I’m not craving like I used to. I’d say I feel like a 7 or 8 out of 10 — and I was at zero when I started.”
This client had been stuck for years, despite medication and clean eating. She was struggling with:
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Severe hot flashes
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Intense joint pain (couldn’t sleep on her side)
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Cravings, crashes, and poor sleep
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Hypothyroidism, prediabetes, and multiple medications
In just 6 weeks:
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Hot flashes gone (without meds)
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Sleeping through the night
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Less joint pain, more mobility
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Cravings gone, better energy + blood sugar
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Clearer understanding of what her body needs
Visible Progress:
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Waist flatter (1.5–2.5" estimated)
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4–7+ inches lost across hips, arms, waist, and back
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Puffiness reduced in face and neck
“This isn’t something you can Google — it takes the right support and the right plan.”
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