Curious about how to feel strong, energized, and confident in midlife without focusing on weight alone? In this episode, I am joined by Monique Willingham to address the real drivers of health, including managing visceral fat, supporting hormonal shifts, and optimizing your well-being through a weight-neutral approach.
Monique Willingham is a certified Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Remedy Green. As a native of Maryland with a passion for wellness and beauty, Monique has dedicated over 15 years to clinical excellence in oncology, surgery, and overall well-being.
Monique’s commitment goes beyond traditional healthcare; she is certified in cosmetic injections and continuously expands her expertise through ongoing education in medical cannabis, infusion-based cellular health, micronutrient therapy, peptide therapy, food as medicine, and therapeutic exercise programs. Her mission is simple yet profound: to offer patients a personalized, holistic journey towards feeling and looking their best, rooted in love and grace.
Topics We Cover in This Episode:
- Understanding Visceral Fat, what it is and why it increases during midlife.
- Understanding how hormones like estrogen and testosterone can lead to changes in fat distribution, particularly around the abdomen, and what steps can help counterbalance these effects.
- What role stress management, sleep, and mindset play in weight loss and wellbeing.
- What you can do now to increase your wellness, such as what to eat and ways to move your body.
- Why shifting the focus from weight loss to muscle maintenance, bone health, and flexibility to ensure mobility and vitality is the best thing you can do for yourself
- Ways that Sara and Monique help their clients in midlife.
Resources Mentioned:
Remedy Green’s Website: https://remedygreenwellness.com/about-us/
Remedy Green’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remedygreen/
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