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Shannon McDonald, Nurse Practioner and Holistic Wellness Coach

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Why Midlife Women Gain Weight on 1,200 Calories—And How to Fix Your Metabolism Without Another Diet

The Strong + Steady Method: Clinical-grade protein optimization and progressive strength training designed specifically for women 40+ who are done with restriction and ready to feel strong again.

Shannon McDonald, APRN | 20+ Years Clinical Experience | AFPA Certified

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✗ The scale won't budge even though you're eating less than ever ✗ You're exhausted by 2pm and can barely keep up with your day ✗ Workouts that used to work now leave you feeling depleted, not energized ✗ You've lost and regained the same 20-30 lbs so many times you've lost count ✗ Your body feels soft and weak, even when you're "being good"

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You're Not Broken. Your Body Just Needs a Different Approach.

If you're a woman over 40, you've probably noticed:

The scale won't budge even though you're eating less than ever
You're exhausted by 2pm and can barely keep up with your day
Workouts that used to work now leave you feeling depleted, not energized
You've lost and regained the same 20-30 lbs so many times you've lost count
Your body feels soft and weak, even when you're "being good"

Here's what's really happening: Your metabolism has downshifted. Your hormones have changed. And the diet-and-cardio approach that worked in your 30s is now working AGAINST you. You don't need more restriction. You need metabolic restoration.

The Strong + Steady Method: How We Rebuild Your Metabolism

Pillar 1

Protein Optimization

Midlife women need 40% more protein than they're currently eating—not less food, but different food. We show you exactly how much, when, and what types of protein fuel energy, preserve muscle, and rev up your metabolism.

Pillar 2

Progressive Strength Training

Forget hours of cardio. We use strategic resistance training to rebuild the muscle your body has lost, restore metabolic rate, and help you feel strong and capable again. No gym required.

Pillar 3

Metabolic Restoration

We address sleep, stress, and the hormonal shifts happening in your body—because real transformation happens when you work WITH your biology, not against it

Clinical Expertise Meets Holistic Wellness

I'm Shannon McDonald, a Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of clinical experience and 5 years as an NP. I also hold AFPA certifications in Holistic Nutrition and Health & Wellness Coaching.

Unlike most health coaches, I bring medical training to the table. I understand the physiology of midlife metabolism, hormone shifts, and what actually works for women's bodies at this life stage—not just what's trending on social media.

I created the Midlife Glow Up program after watching too many women struggle with restrictive diets that left them tired, weak, and frustrated. This program combines clinical science with sustainable habits that actually fit into real life—because you deserve more than another temporary fix.