HONOR YOUR BODY

Creatine is having a moment. For years, many women associated creatine with bodybuilders, gym bros, or “bulking.” But creatine is not a steroid, and it is not just for men. It is a naturally occurring compound your body makes and stores mostly in muscle, where it helps rapidly regenerate ATP, your body’s quick-energy molecule. So the common question is: Is creatine actually helpful for women? The answer is: it can be, especially when paired with strength training, but it is n

One of the habits we come back to often inside Honor Your Body is building a breakfast with about 30 grams of protein. Not because 30 is a magic number or because every meal needs to be perfectly measured. And definitely not because your worth depends on hitting a macro goal. But because for many women, especially as they move through adulthood, perimenopause, menopause, or busier seasons of life, breakfast protein can be one of the simplest ways to support energy, muscle, ap

Protein is often talked about in extremes — either as something women are told they’re eating “too much of,” or as a number to obsessively hit. The research tells a different story, especially in midlife. As women age, protein needs don’t decrease — they increase. Not for aesthetics, but for function, strength, and long-term health. Why Protein Needs Change With Age One of the most consistent findings in aging research is something called anabolic resistance. As we get older,