Andrea Gri, Naturopathic Doctor

Andrea Gri, Naturopathic Doctor Naturopathic doctor who focuses her practice on women's hormonal and metabolic health.

Dr. Gri, ND is a licensed naturopathic physician with a passion for promoting health, wellness and integrative medicine. As a clinician, she focuses her practice on fertility, nutrition, weight loss, and women’s health. Her goal is to inspire, motivate, and empower others to make positive lifestyle choices in order to live well and achieve their best state of health.

09/06/2026

I’ve learned that how I start my morning can really set the tone for the rest of my day.

Getting up before everyone else for a little quiet time is probably the morning habit I’m most consistent with.

Most mornings I work out or go for a walk. But sometimes I just stretch or sit quietly with my tea before the day gets going.

Nothing complicated, but it helps me start the day feeling more grounded.

As we head back into the busier fall routine, this is one habit I want to protect.

What’s one habit you’re trying to stay consistent with this fall? 🍂

09/03/2026

In the past, seeing a higher number on the scale would have bothered me.

Now I can see it for what it is: one number that tells me very little about my health or my body composition.

I’ve worked hard to build muscle. I’m stronger than I’ve ever been. My body can do things I’m proud of.

And none of those things can be measured by the number on my scale.

Getting to this place didn’t happen automatically. It’s been an intentional process of changing what I value and how I measure progress.

And it’s one of the reasons I’m so passionate about looking beyond weight when we talk about women’s health and body composition.

If weight loss is one of your goals, that’s okay.

But I want to know more than whether the number went down.

How’s your energy? How are you sleeping? How’s your mood? What happened to your muscle mass? Is your metabolic health improving?

Because ultimately, your health is about so much more than weighing less. ❤️

Whether Oreo-gate is real or not, the conversation it's started about kids and food definitely is. 🍪And as both a naturo...
09/01/2026

Whether Oreo-gate is real or not, the conversation it's started about kids and food definitely is. 🍪

And as both a naturopathic doctor and a mom, I have thoughts.

I care a lot about what my kids eat.

I want them eating enough protein and fibre. I want fruits and vegetables in their lunchboxes. I want them exposed to different foods and learning how food can help them grow, play, learn and feel good.

And I'm also completely okay with them eating Oreos.

Because part of teaching my kids about nutrition is teaching them that an Oreo isn't something to fear, earn or feel guilty about eating.

There are foods we eat more often because they give our bodies more of what they need. And there are foods we eat simply because they're delicious and we enjoy them.

Both can have a place.

Do my kids sometimes want what another kid has in their lunch? Absolutely.

That's also an opportunity to learn that different families eat differently and have different rules. We don't need everyone around us to eat the same way we do.

And perhaps the part I think about most as someone who works with women:

So many of us are STILL trying to unlearn the food rules we absorbed growing up.

I want to teach my girls how to nourish and take care of their bodies without also teaching them to be afraid of food.

So yes, I'm Team Oreo. 🍪

But I'm also Team Greek yogurt, berries, vegetables, whole grains, protein, family dinners...

It doesn't have to be one or the other.

08/28/2026

I love peanut butter. 🥜

But I need to relieve it of a job it was never qualified for: being your main protein source. 😂

Peanut butter contains protein, but nutritionally it’s primarily a source of fat.

So keep the peanut butter! Just pair it with a more substantial source of protein if you’re trying to hit your protein goals.

Said with love. 💛

The Metabolic Method™ starts with one thing: understanding YOU.Because before we decide what you should eat, how you sho...
08/26/2026

The Metabolic Method™ starts with one thing: understanding YOU.

Because before we decide what you should eat, how you should exercise, or what else might help, we need to understand what’s actually going on.

A thorough assessment helps us cut through the noise, identify what matters most, and build a strategy around your body, your goals and your life.

Because you shouldn’t have to fit yourself into a program. The program should fit you. 💛

08/24/2026

This transition feels especially bittersweet this year with my youngest heading off to JK. 🥹💛

I’m excited for what’s ahead... while also wishing summer could stick around just a little longer.

08/21/2026

We spend a lot of time talking about weight and BMI, but neither tells us how much muscle you have.

That’s why I like tracking SMI (Skeletal Muscle Index).

It gives us information about your muscle mass relative to your height and can help identify low muscle mass, which becomes increasingly important as we age.

It’s also a useful metric to follow over time as you work on maintaining and building muscle through strength training and adequate nutrition. 💪

Are you tracking your muscle as you age?

Of course I exercise for the long-term benefits too. I want to build muscle, stay strong and support my health as I age....
08/21/2026

Of course I exercise for the long-term benefits too. I want to build muscle, stay strong and support my health as I age.

But that’s not what gets me to the gym on a busy day, when I’m tired or after a poor night’s sleep.

It’s how movement makes me feel today.

More energized. More grounded. Better able to manage stress. And ultimately, better able to show up for myself and the people I care about.

We often choose movement goals because of what we think we should do for our future health. But finding a reason to move that gives you something back right now can make it a whole lot easier to stay consistent.

I’m also very grateful to have found a community at Gritlabs Fitness that makes showing up that much easier. 🤍

08/17/2026

Do you automatically need a probiotic because you’re in perimenopause? No.

Research into the gut microbiome and menopause is really interesting, but we’re not at a point where I’d recommend that every woman in perimenopause take a probiotic.

Certain strains may be useful for specific concerns,
but the strain, dose, and reason you’re taking it matter.

And don’t forget that you can support your gut microbiome without a supplement. Eating a diverse, fibre-rich diet is a great place to start. 🌱

Supplements should solve a problem, not just add another thing to your routine.

08/14/2026

High-intensity interval training isn’t inherently “bad for your hormones.”

While intense exercise can temporarily increase cortisol, that doesn’t mean it’s causing chronically high cortisol or making PCOS/PMOS worse.

In fact, research has found that 8–12 weeks of HIIT can lower resting cortisol levels.

Other research in women with PCOS/PMOS has found benefits of HIIT for cardiovascular fitness, body composition, visceral fat, testosterone levels, and menstrual cycle regularity.

Of course, the bigger picture matters too. Your fitness level, recovery, sleep, nutrition, and overall training load should all be considered when deciding how much high-intensity exercise is right for you.

💾 Save this for the next time you hear that HIIT is “bad for your hormones.”

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