Hormone Tip 101 "Every woman, not only menopausal women, should know if they are estrogen dominant by taking a test that determines their Progesterone to Estradiol Ratio." 🧪 Doc Mac Hormone and Weight Optimization Coach Look at the symptoms below associated with Estrogen Dominance The link for the test kit is below. P/E Ratio Symptoms At 100 to 1 - She'll gain weight and not be able to lose it. At 75 to 1 - She won't sleep well any longer. At 50 to 1 - She'll suffer from hormonal-induced...
3 days ago • 1 min read
THE SECOND STEP DREAM REALITY: Part TWO Most people make the mistake of setting only their goals, the Haves. I call goals Haves because two other components must be added to achieve them. As I mentioned in the last newsletter, every desire has three parts. Be – Who we are (our identity) Do – What we do (our actions and productivity) Have – What we possess or experience (our results) When we set our goals for any given time, we begin at the end, the Have. We must know what we desire to Have...
9 days ago • 3 min read
THE FIRST STEP DREAM REALITY: Part One “Doc, it’s a new year; not to sound cliché, but I want a ‘new me.’ Where do I begin?” When aiming to transform our physical and mental well-being, we often look at three key states of life: Be – Who we are (our identity) Do – What we do (our actions and productivity) Have – What we possess or experience (our results and goals) Surprisingly, when seeking real change, it often helps to begin by clarifying what we want to Have. Once we understand that, we...
16 days ago • 4 min read
WEIGHT OPTIMIZATION COURSE Setting Your Weight: Part Three The Expansion Protocol Managing weight during your 'pauses' can be challenging due to hormonal changes, reduced metabolism, and other factors. This HOPE Course delves deeper into specific strategies for maintaining your bottom, healthy, happy, ideal weight. What is the "Expansion Protocol"? You've probably heard of the elimination diet. It involves systematically removing specific foods or food groups to identify sensitivities,...
24 days ago • 6 min read
WEIGHT OPTIMIZATION COURSE Setting Your Weight: Part Two Understanding Your "Bottom Weight Room" Managing weight during menopause can be challenging due to hormonal changes, reduced metabolism, and other factors. This HOPE Course delves deeper into specific strategies for maintaining a healthy weight during this transitional phase. What is the "Bottom Weight Room"? The "Bottom Weight Room" is your ideal weight maintenance range, tailored to your health, happiness, and overall well-being. It...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
WEIGHT OPTIMIZATION COURSE SETTING YOUR WEIGHT 101 YOUR BOTTOM WEIGHT “Doc, I read your newsletters religiously. I often read about 'setting our weight.' What does that mean exactly, and how do you do that?" "After forty-four years of health optimization practice, I can tell you that it is easier to take the weight off than to keep it off?" BOTTOM WEIGHT You've read in these newsletters that if you stay with the Meso-Menu, you will find your healthy, happy, ideal, bottom weight. Healthy...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
ENLIGHTENMENT COACHING COURSE WEIGHT LOSS SUCCESS 104 MOTIVATION “Doc, I just can't get back on track. I fell off the protocol and can't seem to find a groove. It was easy to lose weight initially, but now I'm stuck. Maybe this is as far as I can go.” HORSE POO! "What can I do to get motivated again?" SUCCESS BEGETS SUCCESS! I often write about the two sides of The HOPE Protocol. The left side contains four technical strands, and the right has four coaching strands. Left Side Hormone...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
ENLIGHTENMENT COACHING COURSE WEIGHT LOSS SUCCESS 103 KNOWLEDGE “Doc, I get it! If I don't tame estrogen dominance, I will gain the weight I've lost back. But, how in the heck do you tame estrogen dominance?” SLOWLY! "So, how long will that take?" IT NEVER ENDS! Estrogen Dominance is what most women call menopause. The reason I say that is because the symptoms women complain about when in menopause are the symptoms estrogen dominance causes. Weight Gain Weight Loss Resistance Sleeping...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
ENLIGHTENMENT COACHING COURSE WEIGHT LOSS SUCCESS 102 “Doc, your Meso-Menu is a high-protein menu. I don't eat seafood or lamb or pork. How can I do your program when my choices are so limited?” Let me explain how. The HOPE Protocol's first phase has four components on the left and four on the right. The four components on the left are: Tame Estrogen Dominance The Insulin Glucagon Seesaw De-fat the Liver Strengthen Self Discipline The four components on the right are: Accountability...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read