I am thrilled to reconnect with Kylie Larson today. Kylie is truly an exceptional individual. She is a Brendon Bouchard-trained coach, host of the Far from Perfect Podcast, content creator, and founder of Lift to Get Lean.\xa0\nIn our discussion today, we dive into the role of compassion, particularly during perimenopause and menopause, and explore the concepts of surrender and trusting your body. We discuss why women are more concerned about the number on the scale than their body composition, explain why data is simply data, and how resistance to change can affect our ability to manage perimenopause and menopause. We cover macros, misinformation, and metabolic flexibility and look into the value of maintenance and how to reverse diet. Kylie also shares some of her favorite resources, books, and tools.\xa0\nI was honored to reconnect with Kylie, and I know you will love this conversation with her as much as I did.\n\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nThe role of compassion in perimenopause and menopause\n\nHow struggling to accept body changes can lead to self-criticism and stress\n\nThe benefits of resting and mindful exercising\n\nWhy body composition is more important than the number on the scale\n\nWhy we need to be flexible about our health goals\n\nThe value of nutrient-dense foods for maintaining muscle mass\xa0\n\nMisconceptions surrounding macros\n\nHow to maintain balance in your diet and lifestyle\n\nWhy getting enough sleep is essential\n\nMaking informed decisions about your food choices\n\nKylie\u2019s favorite books and resources\n\n\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\xa0\xa0\n\nFollow on Twitter\n\n\nInstagram\n\nLinkedIn\n\nCheck out Cynthia\u2019s website\n\n\nSubmit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com\n\n\n\nConnect with Kylie Larson\n\nOn Instagram\n\n\nThe Far from Perfect podcast\n\n\nBook mentioned:\nThink Again by Adam Grant