Are you tired of generic fitness advice that doesn’t cater to the specific needs of women in menopause? Jon today's episode, Cody invites Barb Hawken, a menopause fitness coach who’s dedicated her career to empowering menopausal women through specialized fitness and nutrition strategies. Barb shares her journey from being a fitness enthusiast at 16 to taking an eight-year break to homeschool her sons, and reclaiming her fitness passion at 47. She stresses the importance of consuming enough calories and why you should be eating at a maintenance level instead of slashing calories to a point that is unsustainable.Barb shares her wisdom on the role of balanced hormones and insulin sensitivity in managing belly fat. Barb explains that your stubborn belly fat may actually be bloat, and which foods can help you beat the bloat. You will hear about the positive effects of compound exercises, and the benefits of post-meal walks. Barb encourages listeners to gain comprehensive knowledge about food and its impact on our bodies so you know exactly what to eat to feel good.This episode is full of practical advice on how to maintain fitness and nutrition during menopause, so don’t miss out!Connect with Barb:InstagramWebsiteDid you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes.You can watch full episodes on YouTube now as well. Like and Subscribe to the It's Hertime Podcast HERE!Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE!Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know!Follow Cody and Jess on Instagram:@codyjeansanders@jesstoolson@mixhers