Ever feel like throwing in the towel? Like you just want to give up on it all? This week on The Family Fork, we're diving deep into those feelings of overwhelm and frustration that can leave you wanting to escape to a deserted island. (And honestly, who hasn't felt that way lately?!)

But here's the thing: even in the midst of challenges, there are valuable lessons and opportunities for growth. This episode is your permission slip to acknowledge those struggles, but also to find the strength to keep going.

We'll explore two recent personal stories that highlight the feelings of overwhelm, failure, and uncertainty that can make us want to quit. Through these stories, we'll uncover four powerful lessons to help you reframe your thinking and move forward with renewed hope:

• Redefining Failure: Discover why failure isn't the end of the road, but rather a stepping stone on your journey to success.
• The Power of Mindset: Learn how negative thoughts can lead to negative choices, and how to break free from that cycle.
• Choosing Curiosity: We'll explore why curiosity is your secret weapon against defeat, and how it can empower you to find creative solutions.
• Creating Safety: Discover the importance of feeling safe and supported, and how it can give you the courage to try again, even when things get tough.

This episode is your reminder that you're not alone in your struggles. It's about finding the strength to keep going, even when you feel like giving up. Get ready for a dose of encouragement and practical advice to help you navigate the challenges of midlife with resilience and hope.

Links mentioned and ways to get in touch:

• Ready to transform your life and your health? The Method will jumpstart perimenopause weight loss, and give you tools for lifelong health!

Ashley Malik is a women's health and life coach, helping busy moms lose weight in perimenopause. You can learn more and discover how to work directly with Ashley by clicking here.

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Tired of the dinnertime struggle? Juggling perimenopause, family, and healthy eating can feel like a constant battle. This week on The Family Fork, we're tackling a common challenge: how to get your family on board with anti-inflammatory eating, without the drama.

We'll explore a unique approach – think of it as "project managing" your family's meals! Discover practical strategies to:

• Gain family buy-in: Learn how to involve your family in the decision-making process to ensure everyone feels heard and respected.
• Navigate the challenges: We'll discuss how to address common roadblocks, like picky eaters and busy schedules, to keep your healthy eating goals on track.
• Create a sustainable system: Discover simple yet effective strategies to make healthy eating a sustainable part of your family's lifestyle.

Join me as we explore these strategies and more. You'll gain valuable insights and actionable tips to make mealtimes more enjoyable for the whole family.

Listen now and get ready to transform your dinner table!

Links mentioned and ways to get in touch:

• Listen to Ep. 24 for easy and fun snack ideas
• Start your plan this week with a free, 7-day meal plan for midlife moms (and their families!)
• Need a plan for emergency/911 meals? Grab it here in the Supper Club (Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, coaching, and more!)

Ashley Malik is a women's health and life coach, helping busy moms lose weight in perimenopause. You can learn more and discover how to work directly with Ashley by clicking here.

Feel like you've tried absolutely everything to lose weight in midlife, but nothing seems to work?

It's natural to want to blame perimenopause, hormones, or your age. And in desperation you start looking for a supplement, medication, or quick diet to help you kickstart weight loss.

But what if progress required something more? What if losing weight over 40 took something completely different?

In this episode of The Family Fork we explore:

• Why "eating healthy" isn't enough for midlife weight loss
• Why you believe that weight loss over 40 is impossible...and what to do about it
• What HRT really does for your waistline
• Why reverting to old beliefs is keeping the scale stuck

After listening to this episode, you'll have more confidence in knowing exactly how to move forward, so that you can finally see progress on the scale!

Ashley Malik is a women's health and life coach, helping busy moms lose weight in perimenopause. You can learn more and discover how to work directly with Ashley by clicking here.

Struggling with cravings? As a midlife mom, you might think you've lost all willpower when it comes to food. Because when those cravings come on, they are so strong!

The good news is that you CAN do a lot to manage (and prevent!) your cravings!

In this episode of The Family Fork podcast we dig in to see what causes cravings in midlife, and how you can take proactive steps to minimize and eliminate cravings (yes, even in perimenopause!)

We explore:
- Simple nutrition strategies to combat cravings
- How to regulate hormones so that we have fewer cravings
- Easy lifestyle changes that make cravings a thing of the past

With a few simple strategies, you can finally take control over your body and say goodbye to cravings!

Links mentioned and ways to connect:

• Lock in your daily protein intake with the free Protein for Perimenopause guide
• Eat a full week of anti-inflammatory foods with Perimenopause Weight Loss for Moms
• Learn simple, fast, easy breathing techniques to reduce stress, with the Breathwrk app

Ashley Malik is a women's health and life coach, helping busy moms lose weight in perimenopause. You can learn more and discover how to work directly with Ashley by clicking here.

Juggling perimenopause, family, and weight loss goals can feel overwhelming, especially when it seems like "healthy" and "anti-inflammatory" food means "no fun."

In this episode of The Family Fork, we're tackling a common struggle: how to love the food you eat, even while navigating perimenopause, raising a family, and working towards your health and weight loss goals. It's absolutely possible, I promise!

This episode is packed with actionable tips to help you rediscover the joy of eating. We'll explore:

Volume Eating: Discover the power of big portions of nutrient-dense foods to satisfy cravings
The Perfect Snack: Learn how to create a go-to snack that you genuinely look forward to every day
Creating Variety: Combat food boredom! We'll explore ways to bring variety to your meals
Mealtime Connection: We'll explore how focusing on connection can shift your focus, to create a more enjoyable experience

You deserve to love the food you eat! Let's make it happen.

Links mentioned and ways to connect:

- Find value, joy, and variety with the recipes and meal plans in The Supper Club!

Ashley Malik is a women's health and life coach, helping busy moms lose weight in perimenopause. You can learn more and discover how to work with Ashley, by clicking here.

Ready to take charge of your health with anti-inflammatory food on a budget? This week on The Family Fork, we're diving deep into how to eat healthy, delicious, anti-inflammatory foods without breaking the bank. I know, it can feel overwhelming with busy schedules, family needs, and the rising cost of groceries, not to mention the ups and downs of perimenopause. But trust me, it's totally doable!

This episode is your guide to navigating grocery shopping like a pro. We'll cover:

- Warehouse and Grocery Store Strategies: what to buy in bulk, and the truth about canned/frozen options
- Organic vs. Affordable: We'll bust the myth that organic is the only way to go and explore smart choices for every budget
- Amazon Finds and Smart Shopping: Discounts, circulars, and what to buy for pantry staples.
- Meal Planning Magic: The game-changing power of component cooking (less cooking, less waste!) to save you time and money.
- Mindset Matters: Because you deserve to feel good about what you're eating, no matter your budget.

This episode is packed with practical tips and encouragement. You've got this! Let's make healthy eating both delicious and affordable!

Links mentioned and ways to connect:

- Time and money-saving meal plans that are easy, anti-inflammatory, and family-friendly: The Supper Club is exactly what you need!
- Want to get started with anti-inflammatory nutrition but don't know where to start? Grab the FREE Perimenopause Weight Loss Guide for Moms, and get recipes for a week of meals + snacks!

Ashley Malik is a women's health and life coach, helping busy moms lose weight in perimenopause. You can learn more and discover how to work with Ashley, by clicking here.

Want to get unstuck by simply asking yourself 2 questions?

When we feel stuck in our health or weight loss journey, it can be difficult to see a way out. We often blame it on our circumstances (hello, perimenopause!)

But by asking yourself 2 basic questions, you can help yourself get unstuck...so that you can ultimately reach your goals!

In this episode, we talk about

• The 2 questions that can get you unstuck
• How to guide your thoughts and feelings to change your situation
• Why you need more than a meal plan to lose weight (and what you need instead)

Plus, you'll hear about two of my students who have used these questions to get unstuck, and the results that it gave them!

Links mentioned and ways to connect:

• Feeling stuck and need more support on this framework? Check out The Method, the only perimenopause weight loss program built specifically for moms! We cover this approach and so much more. Check it out here!
• Need to get unstuck with a simple set of meal plans that move you into action? The Supper Club is exactly what you need!

Ashley Malik is a women's health and life coach, helping busy moms lose weight in perimenopause. You can learn more and discover how to work with Ashley, by clicking here.

Curious to know how to make your workouts more effective? So that you finally start losing weight in perimenopause?

In this episode of The Family Fork, we're looking at four different levers you can pull, for more effective workouts and FASTER weight loss. Isn't that what we're after?

You're smart, resourceful, and driven to reach your goals. But at the same time, you feel stuck, and can't figure out to move the needle. In this episode we'll look at:

• Whether or not you have set the correct expectations with your workouts
• How your feelings get in the way of you working out (and what you're trying to avoid!)
• What to do when your family doesn't respect your boundaries for a good workout
• Why tracking everything is essential to a good workout, and ultimately losing weight

I'd love for you to drop me a message on Instagram @theashleymalik, to let me know what your biggest takeaway is from this episode!

Links mentioned and ways to connect

• Need workouts that work with all the progress you're making? Here are the ones that I swear by (and that have helped me lose 65 lbs!)
• If you can't get unstuck, and don't know what to do next, The Method is absolutely your next step

Ashley Malik is a women's health and life coach, helping busy moms lose weight in perimenopause. You can learn more, and discover how to work with Ashley, by clicking here.