Short answer: No, constant fatigue is not normal—it’s your body’s way of telling you something is wrong. If you wake up exhausted despite 7-8 hours of sleep, need multiple coffees just to function, and can barely keep your eyes open by 2 PM, you’re not lazy or getting old. Something physiological is happening, and as […]

“Amy, my doctor put me on prednisone and I’ve gained 15 pounds in three weeks. I’m eating the same as always. What’s happening to my body?” As a board-certified geriatric pharmacist, I’ve had this conversation hundreds of times. Prednisone weight gain is one of the most frustrating, poorly explained side effects in medicine. Your doctor […]

It’s 2 PM and you’re fighting to keep your eyes open at your desk. You just ate lunch an hour ago, so you should have energy. Instead, you’re reaching for your third coffee and contemplating a nap under your desk. Sound familiar? As a board-certified geriatric pharmacist and nutrition coach, I hear this complaint constantly: […]

By Amy Wilson, The Nutrition Coach Pharmacist The question I’m getting daily from women over 40: “Amy, should I just get on Ozempic? I’ve tried everything else.” As a board-certified geriatric pharmacist who spent years as a long-term care consultant and now coaches women through natural weight loss, I have a unique perspective on this […]

By Amy Wilson, The Nutrition Coach Pharmacist If you’re hitting your protein goals but still struggling with constant hunger, afternoon energy crashes, or stubborn weight loss plateaus, the problem isn’t how much protein you’re eating—it’s when you’re eating it. As a pharmacist turned nutrition coach, I see this pattern constantly: women meticulously tracking their protein […]

If you’ve tried intermittent fasting and felt worse instead of better, you’re not alone. As a pharmacist turned nutrition coach, I see this story play out daily: intelligent women over 40 jump into extended fasting protocols designed for 25-year-old men, then wonder why their energy crashes, their sleep suffers, and their weight loss stalls. Here’s […]

As a pharmacist who’s transitioned into nutrition coaching, I have a unique vantage point that most health professionals don’t: I see both sides of the wellness equation. I understand how medications work in your body, AND I know how supplements can either support or sabotage your weight loss goals. The supplement industry is a $40+ […]

If you’ve been spinning your wheels with traditional low-carb diets, feeling exhausted one day and ravenous the next, it’s time we had an honest conversation about carb cycling. As a pharmacist turned nutrition coach, I’ve seen the profound impact this strategy can have on midlife women—but there’s a lot of misinformation floating around. Let’s cut […]

As a pharmacist turned nutrition coach, I see it all the time: intelligent, health-conscious women in their 40s and 50s who are doing “everything right” yet feel more exhausted than ever. They’re following the latest wellness trends, eating “clean,” and exercising regularly—so why do they feel like they’re running on empty? The truth? Some of […]

As summer winds down and September rolls in, many of us are craving routine, structure, and healthier habits. That makes September the perfect time to commit to something simple, powerful, and proven to boost health: walking more steps each day. Enter the STEPtember Challenge—a fun, science-backed way to reset your health, build strength, and lower […]