tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14508664573855843582026-06-07T09:21:57.075-04:00Amy Caine is a certified Coach for FASTer Way to Fat Loss based in Kittery, Maine, offering remote, online coaching to help midlife women adjust their nutrition & fitness as they navigate lifestyle changes & fall in love with healthy living! Amy works with clients to achieve fat loss, muscle gain and overall optimal health and wellness.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1135125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1450866457385584358.post-21700627046903681202026-06-05T13:18:51.464-04:002026-06-05T13:18:51.464-04:00

Apparently my last blog post was in December.Oops.Life happened. Coaching happened. School happened. Grandparenting happened.Today, Frankie and I were sitting on the floor playing with a wooden truck puzzle. Each puzzle piece was a different construction vehicle. As he handed me each truck, we talked about what it was called and what it did. A dump truck. A cement mixer. A tanker truck. An

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Let’s talk about alcohol and nutrition tracking because this is where a lot of well intentioned people either overthink it…or stop tracking altogether. The truth is, alcohol doesn’t make you “bad,” but it does play by different rules in your body, and understanding those rules is empowering, not restrictive.Here’s the simple science. When you drink alcohol, your body temporarily presses

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The holidays have a way of sneaking up fast, don’t they? Between travel, gatherings, and one too many peppermint mochas, it’s easy to slip into “survival mode.” But here’s the truth: feeling good this season doesn’t require perfection, it just takes a plan that works for real life.These are a few of my go-to holiday hacks that help me (and my clients) stay energized, enjoy the season, and feel

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Every so often, I hear the same phrase from women who’ve been “doing all the things”: “I just feel off.” They can’t always pinpoint why, but their body is sending clear signals that it needs a reset.Here are five of the most common signs and a little of the science behind them.1 | You wake up tired even after a full night’s sleep.Quality sleep isn’t just about hours; it’s about hormone

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Every year for our anniversary, we try to do something new - a little road trip, a city to explore, or an experience we’ve never had before. This year we headed to one of our favorite places, Boston, and it turned out to be the perfect mix of history, food, and fun.We took the bus from Portsmouth, which was the best decision ever. No traffic stress, no parking hunt, and it dropped us

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What if I told you it only takes 3 weeks to start feeling like yourself again?Most women I work with come to me saying the same things:“I’ve tried everything but nothing works anymore.”“My energy is gone, and I can’t figure out why.”“The holidays throw me off every single year.”I get it. Life is busy. Long programs feel overwhelming. And the thought of committing to one more thing&

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Newport has been part of my husband’s story since he was a kid. His dad worked on the Naval Base there, and it’s where he first fell in love with the ocean and sailing. Years later, before we were even married, he took me to Newport for the first time. I understood instantly why he loved it so much. Now it’s our tradition - every summer we find a way to return, sometimes more than once.This year

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Living in Maine, lobster is just part of life, but until now, we had never actually gone out on a lobster boat to see how it’s done. So this summer, we decided to change that and booked a trip with Lucky Catch Cruises in Portland’s Old Port. It turned out to be the kind of day that reminded us why Maine summers are so special.We hopped on board, donned the official orange aprons, and

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If I had a dollar for every time someone told me they just don’t have time to focus on their health, I’d probably have enough for my own personal chef by now. It’s the number one excuse I hear, and to be honest, I’ve used it myself.Life is busy. Work deadlines, family commitments, appointments, errands - there’s always something tugging at our schedule. But here’s the hard truth: waiting for life

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There’s something special about seeing a favorite artist live, and for us, that’s Chris Botti. What started years ago with the purchase of one CD (yes, we’re old school like that) has turned into a bit of an obsession. His shows are always a mix of incredible music, stories, and humor, plus he has a way of showcasing the talent of the artists who perform alongside him.This summer, we saw him for

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When most women think about stress management, the usual tips come to mind: exercise it out, meditate, have a glass of wine, try to sleep better. Some even swear by bubble baths, binge-watching reality TV, or stress-cleaning the pantry at 10 p.m. (hey, no judgment). All of those can help in their own way. But if you’re in the peri-to-post wellness season, your body’s relationship with stress is

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If you’ve been feeling more anxious, wired at night but dragging all day, or watching belly fat creep in even when you’re eating healthy, you’re not imagining it. Something is shifting and for many women in perimenopause and menopause, that something is cortisol.Let’s break it down.What Happens in the Peri-to-Post TransitionAs estrogen and progesterone levels begin to decline, the

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Some days, things just click and you don’t even realize it until later.Not long ago, I finished the day feeling calm, satisfied, and surprisingly energized. No crashes, no cravings, no mid-afternoon slump. That’s when it hit me…I had built a day that was super supportive of my hormones, especially cortisol.And the best part? It wasn’t anything extreme.Here’s what that day looked like and how&nbsp

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If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind summer night in southern Maine, I’ve got a new favorite to add to your list. On one of the hottest days this summer, we headed up to Sanford to catch the Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team, the only water ski show team in the entire state. They perform for free every Thursday in July at Number One Pond, and while we

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There’s something extra satisfying about blending up a smoothie with ingredients straight from your own backyard. This week I picked the very first cucumber from our garden — a milestone moment for this garden newbie! It felt like summer in a glass when I paired it with frozen pineapple, a little fresh mint, and my favorite vanilla protein.Here’s the recipe so you can try it too!🌱 Cucumber

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Every summer, we make our way back to Cincinnati. We always stay with my mom, who picks us up and drops us off at the airport like the true MVP she is. (Even when that meant leaving her house at 3:30AM for our departing flight...now that’s love.) ⚾ What We Did:This was the first time in almost 10 years that we were home during baseball season and the Reds were actually

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Not long ago, one of my clients told me something I hear all the time:“When I first hit perimenopause, I went low carb and the weight just fell off. But I couldn’t keep it up. I missed carbs too much. Then when I tried it again later, it didn’t work the same. I was exhausted, hungry, and the results were painfully slow.”Sound familiar?This is such a common story for women in the Peri-to-Post

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One of my favorite things about summer in Maine is getting the chance to slow down and explore somewhere new. My husband and I finally made it to the historic Ogunquit Playhouse for the first time, and we paired it with a picture-perfect lunch in Perkins Cove for a full summer day date.We picked a classic for our first show at the Playhouse: Guys & Dolls. But before

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Recently I started my upper body workout and realized I never put on my shoes. No big deal for yoga or Pilates, but it got me thinking about strength training. Do we really need sneakers for every workout?I looked into it, and here’s what I found.Wearing Shoes can provide support, stability, and protection, especially during heavier lifts or exercises that involve jumping. But they can also

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The other day I was reading some of my blog posts from when I first started doing the FASTer Way program as a client. We were living in Shenzhen, but home for mrC's recurrent training on day 1. Back then I was so confused about macros and tracking, but it was fun reading my weekly recaps.So I'm bringing them back starting with Summer Slimdown Week!As a coach, this week is a chance for me to share

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When we bought our house, it came with garden boxes already in the backyard. I loved the idea of growing our own food, but for the first two summers, I prepped the beds and never actually planted anything. I didn’t know where to start and didn’t want to mess it up.Last summer, we finally decided to just try. We planted a few things, learned a lot (like why mint should always be in its

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We just fired up the grill for the first time this summer and let me tell you, nothing says “season’s here” like that first batch of grilled burgers. But there was a time when I didn’t feel this excited about BBQ season. I used to leave cookouts feeling bloated, tired, and like I had to start over again the next day.Even when I tried to make “healthy” choices, I often ended up nibbling around the

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If you’ve been craving a break from the gym this summer, let me offer you some permission: your movement doesn’t have to happen inside four walls to count.In fact, for women navigating the menopausal transition, swapping one traditional workout each week for something fun, fresh, and outdoors can actually support your body in ways that feel more energizing and less depleting.These are my top

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Here’s a truth I wish more women heard sooner: just because something used to work for your body doesn’t mean it still should.If you’re in or heading into perimenopause or menopause and have been eating “healthy” but notice your body changing in ways you'd rather it not, it might be time to step back and really listen to your body.Hormonal shifts in midlife can bring on subtle

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Every time a USA-themed holiday rolls around - Memorial Day, the Fourth, Labor Day - I love leaning into the red, white, and blueberry vibes with a refreshing, hormone-friendly treat that feels just as fun as it does nourishing.Enter: the festive acai bowl. It’s cool, creamy, antioxidant-packed, and totally customizable. And yes, I made mine into a little fruit flag because why not make

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