Perfectly Imperfect Wellness

04/02/2025

It’s my privilege to help you find simple swaps and provide you resources so you can do all the things you were created to do!

What do we have in common?

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03/28/2025

I make my health a priority because as long when one of my grandkids says, “Gigi, slide; I’ll catch you!”… I want to be all in. ❤️

And I love sharing with you what I’ve learned so you can be an active participant in your life too. I have 5 sample packs of the 3 products I use daily. Would you like one?

03/11/2025

It’s still light out at 7 pm!🌞
The tree frogs are singing!🐸
And I made Frozen Protein S’mores!🥰

Here’s how to make them:
✨1 container thawed coco whip
✨1 scoop vanilla protein powder, I used Shaklee
✨Graham crackers, I used Pamela’s gf honey grahams
✨1/2 c chocolate chips, I used Enjoy Life

1️⃣Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper. Add a single layer of graham crackers to cover bottom of dish
2️⃣Melt chocolate chips and spread evenly over the graham crackers
3️⃣Mix together coco cream and protein powder and spread over chocolate
4️⃣Top each with another graham cracker from the package (not one in the pan)
5️⃣Place in the freezer for at least 2 hours.

Enjoy!

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*All other ingredients were easy to find at /

02/15/2025

Did your Valentine’s Day plans include some alcohol? Maybe a fruity drink, some pizza and beer or you in comfy jammies with some wine?

Check this out.

Alcohol interferes with the bacteria in our gut. Why does that matter?

💘Alcohol can cause inflammation, acid reflux, and bloating.
💘There’s a delicate balance of the bacteria in our gut. It’s like the Wild West in there…the good guys fighting the bad guys. Alcohol kills the good bacteria and encourages the growth of the bad bacteria. This impacts things like your immunity and hormones.
💘There’s a direct link between the gut and our brain, so alcohol has an impact on your emotional state.
💘Alcohol affects cortisol levels. There is a connection between alcohol and adrenal fatigue. If you’re battling fatigue and stress, this could be why.
💘Hot flashes? Alcohol affects your vasomotor system which can increase hot flashes

Ok…one drink isn’t going to cause all these issues, but it’s something to be aware of. Did any of these surprise you?

My favorite adrenal Mocktail is also great for immunity and it’s super tasty. If I feel like being fancy, I can make it with seltzer. Let me know if you want this recipe. I also have a book with more mocktails for you. Comment ❤️.

01/30/2025

I think I know more people dealing with something difficult right now than I know people who aren’t.

Some of the heaviness I understand and some I don’t, but that’s ok because it’s not about me.

At some time in your life, you’re going to be one of those people, carrying around heaviness.

Never in the history of the world has it been helpful to say,

“You could have it so much worse!”

“Look on the bright side.”

“Get over it.”

Gossiping behind their backs is poison too.

Healing involves moving through your emotions. When you chuck them out the window because they’re unpleasant, I guarantee they’ll come back to find you when you least expect them.

Be there for others.

Love them. Understand. Hear them. Really see them.

And if you can’t do that without judgment, sometimes silence is holy too.

Being a human is hard.

Let’s work together, friends.

Xo,
Francine

01/24/2025

Comparison is a waste of energy.

01/24/2025

I’m usually on here talking about protein and vegetables, but yesterday the chips were calling. That’s ok. They’re a treat for me, not a staple.

But goodness…remember the good old days when you could pack away chips and cookies and your body never flinched?

Ok, Women Over 40…if you’re noticing things like:

🚩Major cravings for sugary and processed carb foods
🚩Energy crashes
🚩An expanding waistline

These can be signs that your blood sugar is unbalanced. These things impact your metabolism which impact your weight and overall health.

🎁I created something for you! “Sweet Freedom: Foods To Restore Your Midlife Mojo” is a free book with a list of foods that will help you with your symptoms. I also added a recipe I think you’ll enjoy. 🩷

Comment below and I’ll make sure you get it.

01/23/2025

You’re in luck!

I help women over 40 learn the truth about their bodies so they can implement some simple steps and see results.

PS: I don’t think it’s luck…there is a reason our paths crossed.

xo,
Francine

01/23/2025

There’s something that I can’t get out of my mind.

I overhead someone talking to a child recently and it broke my heart. The conversation went something like this:

“What is wrong with you? I am sick and tired of having to go over and over this again. Everyone else gets this right. Why can’t you? Are you stupid?”

Do you know what this child and the person saying these things have in comon?

They’re both you. They’re both me. They’re us.

Every day, you speak to yourself. How kind and helpful are those words or, are the majority condeming and insults like these?

Every single one of us is someone’s child. Be kind to others and be kind to yourself. Loving others includes yourself, too.

xoxo,
Francine

01/23/2025

Aging gets blamed for lots of things.

So does menopause.

What if I told you that you can impact both those things with a few simple habits?

Ready to simplify aging and thrive?

01/21/2025