Menopause, Melanin & Aging Like A Queen

Send us Fan Mail Do I have some exciting news for you!!! I got some blood work back and want to share the results with you.   I am 53 and will guess that I have been going through perimenopause 5+ years (?) but don't have a cycle to follow to know.  I had a hysterectomy 10 years ago and because of this (my age and symptoms I was experiencing) I wanted to get blood work to see how close I was...

Send us Fan Mail I have always been a fan of strength training.   I joined my first gym when I was 18 and it didn’t take me long before I found the weight room. Some women don’t like the look of muscles on women – I LOVE them.   However, lifting weights (strength training) does NOT mean you will look bulky – esp in menopause.   Why is strength training so important? Or more specifically, why is MU...

Send us Fan Mail What's the MOST important macro in Menopause? First, allow me to explain to you what a "macro" is. Macro is short-form for Macronutrient and there are 3 macronutrients - carbohydrates, proteins and fats.   I am NOT a fan of counting macros – disordered eating. Sensitive to diet culture – bad body image – not enough etc. BUT protein I Do measure. Most women don'...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 1 of Menopause, Melanin and aging like a Queen. This is episode 1 and so I thought it made sense to share a bit about me, my story and why I (finally) decided to do this podcast. Well "it all started 53 years ago" when my white 17 year old mother gave birth to me. My father is black and he was at the ripe-ole-age of 18. Kids having kids. They did not s...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to menopause, melanin and aging like a Queen My name is Sam and I am really excited to be sharing this podcast with you. Talking about the realities and BS when it comes to menopause and aging.   Look out for weekly episodes. Follows me on socials at @samcoretrainer (IG, Tiktok and FB) You can also reach out to me at sam@samcoretrainer.com   First episode is coming soon. I...