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I'm a 72 year old retired physician and a certified weight loss and life coach. My weekly newsletter helps older women permanently lose their excess weight. In addition to information about how to lose and maintain weight after menopause, I frequently write about healthy aging. I also am available for private coaching - primarily for weight loss.
Dr Barbara L Katz Lose Weight in Menopause MAKE A FRESH START IN 2026 Hi Reader - Happy 2026! If you’re just starting or re-starting your weight loss journey, or you need help maintaining your weight, this newsletter will help you begin the new year with a running start. Yes, it is harder to lose and maintain your weight after menopause. When our hormones change, especially when estrogen levels decrease, our bodies experience changes. Our metabolism seems to slow down. It’s easier to lose...
Dr Barbara L Katz Lose Weight in Menopause HOW TO GET RID OF DIET MENTALITY Hi Reader - I’ve been dieting on and off since my 20s. I still sometimes feel guilty when I eat a sundae, cinnamon roll, or soft pretzel - even when I’ve planned to eat it in advance. When I eat out, I feel like I should order a salad for lunch, rather than the restaurant specialty or something higher in calories. Even though I’m not on a diet and allow myself to eat what I want (in moderation), I still sometimes have...
Dr Barbara L Katz Lose Weight in Menopause WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU MESS UP Hi Reader - I have a confession to make. I recently binged on mini-eclairs. I had defrosted two containers of eclairs to bring to a party, and still had about 20 eclairs left. I didn’t think the eclairs would freeze well, so I put them in the refrigerator. Then I ate them all the next day. It’s been months since I’ve overeaten to that extent. Instead of beating myself up, I took some time to figure out why the binge...