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. In 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. I was honored to reconnect with Kylie, and I know you will love this conversation with her as much as I did.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:The role of compassion in perimenopause and menopauseHow struggling to accept body changes can lead to self-criticism and stressThe benefits of resting and mindful exercisingWhy body composition is more important than the number on the scaleWhy we need to be flexible about our health goalsThe value of nutrient-dense foods for maintaining muscle mass Misconceptions surrounding macrosHow to maintain balance in your diet and lifestyleWhy getting enough sleep is essentialMaking informed decisions about your food choicesKylie’s favorite books and resourcesConnect with Cynthia Thurlow  Follow on TwitterInstagramLinkedInCheck out Cynthia’s websiteSubmit your questions to [email protected]Connect with Kylie LarsonOn InstagramThe Far from Perfect podcastBook mentioned:Think Again by Adam Grant