Ozempic and Menopause

Menopause, Ozempic and the Power of Active Resistance Training®

Embrace Menopause with Ozempic and Active Resistance Training

Navigating the menopausal phase of life brings unique challenges, such as hormonal imbalances, mood fluctuations, and weight gain. In this transformative time, Ozempic, initially a diabetes medication, offers promising, if slightly controversial, aid for weight management. Combined with my Active Resistance Training (ART) in personal training sessions, this duo presents a powerful strategy for menopausal women.

Menopause and Weight Gain: Understanding the Change

Menopause, typically occurring in the late 40s to early 50s, marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. This period leads to decreased estrogen levels, causing symptoms like weight gain. Since estrogen is a regulator of carbohydrate metabolism, this likewise causes a slowdown in metabolic function. This gain primarily results from hormonal changes, aging, lifestyle, and genetics.

Ozempic: A New Approach to Weight Management

Ozempic, or Semaglutide, originally treats type 2 diabetes by mimicking a hormone that controls appetite and food intake. Its effectiveness in managing weight makes it an appealing option for menopausal women facing weight gain challenges.
However, remember that Ozempic isn’t a cure-all solution. Healthcare professionals should supervise its use, and it must complement lifestyle changes, especially in diet and exercise.

Active Resistance Training (ART) in Menopause

My Active Resistance Training (ART) can be crucial during menopause. I created a fitness practice focusing on mindful movement, weighted multi-joint combinations, physical-mental resilience, and using bodyweight resistance in various flows, postures, and functional movements.

ART’s Importance During Menopause

  1. Strength and Bone Health: ART counters menopause-related muscle mass and bone density loss, reducing osteoporosis risk.
  2. Flexibility and Balance: With age, maintaining flexibility and balance is vital. ART’s movements enhance these aspects, minimizing fall and injury risks.
  3. Metabolic Health: ART builds lean muscle mass, which helps maintain a healthy metabolism. This is crucial as estrogen loss tends to slow the metabolism during menopause.
  4. Mental Well-Being: Incorporating mindfulness and focused breathing, ART aids in managing menopause-associated mood swings and anxiety.

Combining Ozempic and ART During Menopause

Combining Ozempic with Active Resistance Training® offers a comprehensive approach to menopause management. While Ozempic controls appetite and weight, ART addresses physical and mental health. Since there is a risk of bone density and muscle loss with Ozempic – ART ensures you maintain your muscles and bones. ART ensures you maintain and develop your functional mobility and balance.

A Year with Ozempic and ART

Imagine a year on Ozempic, complemented by thrice weekly ART sessions. This routine not only accelerates weight management but also enhances overall well-being. The stability of a schedule ensures success.

My Perspective on Ozempic for Menopause

In discussing Ozempic’s role during menopause, it’s essential to recognize that menopause is a natural evolution in a woman’s life, not a ‘condition’ that needs curing. Ozempic can be a useful tool for weight loss during this phase, but it’s crucial to understand its scope and limitations.

Firstly, Ozempic does not address the core changes of menopause, particularly the loss of estrogen. It doesn’t negate the need for or the benefits of possible hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which many women consider during menopause. HRT specifically targets the hormonal imbalances caused by menopause, while Ozempic focuses on weight management.

It’s also important to note that the effects of Ozempic are contingent on continuous use. The weight loss benefits last only as long as you are taking the drug. This contrasts with HRT, which addresses the hormonal balance in a way that can have longer-lasting impacts on menopausal symptoms.

However, HRT isn’t a viable option for everyone due to various health concerns or personal preferences. In these cases, Ozempic could be a valuable alternative for managing weight gain, a common challenge during menopause.

But, it’s vital to approach Ozempic as a lifestyle choice rather than a temporary solution. Its use for weight management during menopause should be part of a broader lifestyle strategy, ideally one that includes mindful eating, regular exercise such as Active Resistance Training (ART), and overall wellness practices.

Ozempic can be beneficial for weight management during menopause. However, it is not a comprehensive solution for all menopausal changes. It’s a choice that requires a commitment to a long-term lifestyle change, especially when HRT is not an option. As always, consult with healthcare professionals to make informed decisions about managing menopause effectively.

Seeking Professional Guidance

Always consult healthcare professionals before starting medications like Ozempic. They can advise on integrating it effectively with lifestyle changes, like including personal training with myself & ART.

Conclusion

Menopause is a natural, manageable life stage with the right tools, guidance, and strategies. Combining Ozempic for weight loss and Active Resistance Training® and personal training with myself, Terri Walsh, for overall wellness can transform the menopause experience into a positive, empowering journey. Remember, each woman’s journey is unique; finding what works best for you is vital. I’m here to help show you the way! Get in touch, and let’s get started!

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Who is Terri Walsh?

Terri Walsh is the creator of the Active Resistance Training® Method, a celebrity personal trainer, and a 40-year veteran of the fitness industry in NYC. She now continues her personal training sessions online as well as teaches livestream fitness classes exclusively since her move to Costa Rica in 2014.

Terri was the first Creative Director of Programming at Crunch Fitness and she also headlined five different shows on Crunch Fitness’ ESPN2, including “Washboard Abs” videos. She created the “Yoga Block Workouts,” which were featured in Self, Women’s Health, Shape, Crunch Gyms, and many more. Terri is an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor and Nutrition Specialist. She’s been interviewed, quoted, and featured in numerous beauty, fashion, print, and television media for the length of her continuing career.

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Terri believes EVERYBody is a work of A.R.T. and that Movement Cures Everything.

Testimonials 

I’m on my fourth body with Terri. Let me explain: I started with Terri weighing 25 pounds more than I wanted to, and desiring to feel strong and fit again. When she asked me to name one specific goal, I told her I wanted to be able to do a perfect pushup. A few short months later, I was down 15 pounds and was up to 30 “perfect pushups”- 3 reps of ten. It was around that time that I had a terrible accident and shattered my left wrist. In addition to being in constant pain, my equilibrium was in turmoil. This began body number 2. Terri worked out a training plan to keep me fit and moving toward my goal, without endangering my wrist, and also made sure the arm and shoulder muscles on my left side stayed a part of the action. I lost zero strength. Once the multiple breaks were healed, Terri retrained the wrist. Unfortunately, that same year, I had to go in for an emergency gall bladder surgery, which was successful , but the findings from that surgery necessitated a second surgery- this one more intense. Terri and I trained to get my strength up to maximum fitness, so that I could recover better from that second surgical intrusion, and thanks to her, I did. I had a very long hospital stay, during which Terri accompanied me via zoom on increasingly long walks around my ward. She kept me strong. My surgeons acknowledged that it was the workouts, my prior conditioning, and my determination to heal that got me out of there.

Enter body number 3: I lost too much weight in the hospital. I weighed in at 103, with excellerated bone density loss due to mitigating circumstances. Terri’s mission then was to build me back up- damn near from scratch. Terri’s carefully planned and measured workouts rebuilt my musculature completely. I had five compression fractures in my back- and Terri worked a program to help me heal it all. It took a year, but we got me literally put back together again.

Body number 4: I am now at the perfect weight, with high flexibility, and actually impressive strength. Body number four is healed, and getting stronger daily. Pushups? Not yet. But we’ll get there.

❤️ Dianne

Dianne Houston, Writer/Director
online personal training testimonial from Eleni
ART has not only changed my life, but has saved it. For a long time I was trapped in a cycle of disordered eating and behaviors, self hate, and dysmorphia. Doing the same harmful things over and over, terrified of shifting my mentality, and only viewing exercise as a punishing means to an end I would never reach. One day I woke up and asked Terri if I should delete my calorie counting app, and she held my hand in that pivotal moment.Through covid we worked together to reach new goals, break old habits, and instill a self confidence I didn’t know was possible.

Three years later I’ve become one of those people who works out for health, performance, and strength. Together we build the body I’ll be in for the next chapters of my life – Looking hot was just a great side effect of mental growth.
This practice will change you, and if you’ve ever struggled like me, it could save you.

Elenni Davis-Knight, Director of Product Marketing - Gucci
online personal training testimonial from Thaniya Keereepart

Working with Terri is incredibly effective. For three years I traveled all over the world with rather unpredictable schedule. Having Terri accessible over Zoom has been the only constant routine I look forward to. She’s so skilled and adaptive — always able to find something in my surroundings to use as exercise devices no matter where. I worked quite a bit on specific things with Terri — surf training, posture adjustments, restorative and pain management from sports. Her method is so solid that I always have it in my practice even when I work out on my own.
Terri is so supportive. Stern so you improve, and always so encouraging. At 46, exercise is such an important part of health. I so appreciate how far I have come with her support.

Thaniya Keereepart, Startup Advisor + Product & Business Leader

In the electric buzz of late 80’s & 90’s New York City, amidst neon signs and bustling streets, one name stood out in the realm of personal training: Terri Walsh. Now, in the tranquil beauty of Costa Rica, her legacy of unparalleled fitness expertise shines brighter than ever.

Age might be just a number, but in Terri’s case, it’s a testament to her profound understanding of health and the human body. Just turned 60, she not only epitomizes vitality but also inspires it in everyone around her. Her extensive experience, traced back to those days when she electrified the NYC fitness scene, is palpable in every training session, every piece of advice, and every transformation she facilitates.

Loyalty is an oft-used word, but with Terri, it’s a lived experience. Her unwavering commitment to her clients, irrespective of their fitness levels, is genuinely heartwarming. Whether you’re a novice taking your first steps or an athlete pushing boundaries, she’s there, steadfastly guiding, supporting, and cheering for you.

Her open-minded approach is the cherry on top. This trait ensures she is continually evolving, embracing new techniques, and blending them with tried and true methods. Paired with her innate kindness, Terri creates a training environment where one feels seen, heard, and most importantly, believed in.

Today, as I reflect upon my own journey, I recognize that it wasn’t just about achieving a fitter physique but about embracing a more fulfilled life. And for that, I am forever grateful to Terri Walsh. If you’re looking to not just transform your body but elevate your entire being, look no further. This NYC gem, with Costa Rican Pura Vidaflair, is the beacon you’ve been seeking.

Miles Ross , EMBA Candidate - London Business School
Elizabeth jamison testimonial for Terri Walsh

Terri Walsh is an artist and bodies are her canvas. Terri has been a fixture in my life for over 20 years, and she is my go-to whether I need to get into top shape for a special event or to recover from an injury. And she has never let me down.

What I adore about her & her technique is that she can give you a low-impact workout that you feel for days… Anyone can get your heart rate up by making you do mountain climbers. There is no ART to that. But Terri ensures her training combines sculpting and cardio and has honed her technique for years. She is a master teacher.

Whatever you want: to get those six-pack abs you’ve been craving, to lose a few pounds, or to get your fitness to the next level – Terri is your answer.

You will not regret it.

Elisabeth Jamison, Producer / Casting Director
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Terri is pleasure to train with because she is an expert in her field and a terrific person. She takes time to evaluate the strengths and needs of clients and will create a plan to help you achieve your goals. You will be challenged but you will also feel safe, seen and heard.

Jonathan Latimer, Owner, The Big Brown Lab LLC

Terri Walsh is a truly excellent trainer. Outstanding master of her craft; incredibly bright with a treasure trove of health and fitness knowledge; expert and creator of Active Resistance Training which encompasses knowledge based in dance, yoga, martial arts, weight training; and a warm, spontaneous personality that make workouts fun. She is the perfect combination of tough (“Terri you are KILLING me!”) and warm (“Valerie, you are doing SO well”), and she works with the whole person — mentally, emotionally and physically. Because of her efforts, I am stronger and more flexible, I have better balance and most importantly, she provides the perfect scenario for success and sets foundations for a new healthier lifestyle. Terri is brimming with the brains to help anyone achieve the brawn. She’s the real deal in an industry full of “wannabes” and is the standard by which any trainer should be measured.

Valerie Miller, C-Suite Strategic Innovation and Digital Transformation expert | Mobile | IoT | Machine Learning/AI Technologies

Terri is fantastic. She is an innovative, results-driven, and dedicated fitness expert. I highly recommend working with her!

Michelle Yun Mapplethorpe, Executive Director, Katonah Museum of Art

I have been working with Terri on and off for the last 10 years, and she has been an instrumental part of my life. From helping me along in my weight loss journey to helping me build confidence, Terri can do it all! She is definitely one of the best trainers out there with plenty of experience and knowledge!

Rachel Chachoua, Sales and Marketing Manager - Chatham Imports

Terri was quite simply the best trainer I’ve ever had (and I’ve had a few). Why was she the best? Well for starters, she knew how to push me in a way that was conducive to my own personality. She was comforting yet strong, pushy yet understanding. She taught you how to listen to your body – to push it to its limits but also to protect it from harm. And she genuinely cared. She was invested in your journey – she cared when you struggled, she celebrated when you succeeded. And it was this general attitude that had me down a full size in a month – not just the working out and the food adjustments, but the fact that I believed I could do it and I had a support system to help me when things got tricky.

Dara (Orlando) Handelman , Strategic Marketing Leader

Terri is an outstanding trainer in a field where you are never certain what to believe- the fads change with every celebrity that endorses a type of exercise or diet. Terri has an incredible foundational understanding of the body and how to help you reach you true potential. She always helped me push myself and gave me an appreciation for the importance of stretching. I always had full trust in her when we worked together. Anyone who trains with her can count themselves lucky to get to work with such a knowledgeable person, who also happens to be a wonderful person.

Bonnie Rosen, GM @Disney Accelerator | Innovation, Corporate Strategy & Business Development

I trained with Terri at her studio in New York for several years, and many years before that, I trained at Revolution, a gym she started in NYC. So, in one way or another, I have been training with Terri for well over 10 years! She is incredibly knowledgable, committed to form and results, and a fantastic advocate for her clients’ capacity for change through the power of movement and consistency. She is an exceptionally skilled professional whose form- and results-based training is some of the best around. Her online program is a fantastic way to bring her skills with you wherever you go, and is delivered with Terri’s trademark motivational and accessible style. Highly recommended!

Elizabeth S. , Director

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Angela Bullock – Actor

Angela Bullock , Theater Television Film Actor | MFA Creative Writing

I’ve worked with Terri several times over the past five years. She is my go-to resource when it’s time for me to reevaluate my fitness goals, adjust my workouts because of a crazy schedule, or when I just need to get my butt kicked back into shape. Terri is not only extremely knowledgeable, but she is also one of the most motivating people I know. If you’re willing to put in the work and follow her instructions, Terri can help you get the results you want.

Alyssa Andreadis , Senior Product Marketing Manager, IBM Business Automation

I have been attending Terri’s classes for the past year and a half and absolutely love what she has to offer. The great thing about Terri’s classes is the personal attention and small class size. It’s like getting your own personal trainer without the hefty price tag!

Jessica Chappell , SVP, Managing Director Digital and Out of Home Investment

Terri got me great results in a short period of time. It was a complete program and I was in the best shape ever! I would use Terri and her team again.

Firra Abramov, Independent Consultant

Terri’s workouts and work ethics are top notch. She will get you results and you will have lots of fun doing it!

Cathe Thompson , Equinox Group Fitness Manager

Terri is a true professional and has consistently delivered over and above my expectations from a trainer. As well as providing varied and innovative workouts, she is also very caring and willing to help out at any time. Highly recommended both on a professional and personal level.

Janice Cumberlidge, Oracle database and Java programmer by day, creative soul by night

I worked with Terri to get in shape for my wedding and couldn’t have been more pleased with the results. Teri is a true professional, incredibly knowledgable and taught me a whole new approach to fitness. She is incredibly motivating and her ART Method works, you really do get results and feel great. I would recommend Teri to anyone looking for superb attention to detail and great training/small group bootcamps.

Kelly Rosen, Consultant

I have been training with Terri for a year and a half. I can’t say enough good things about working with her. I have never been able to stick with a gym or trainer, but love coming to her classes. Terri designs the classes to benefit each individual. They are super challenging and results driven. She is always available for support, advice and meal planning. If you want to change your body just listen to Terri she will get you there!

Ehrin Feeley, Executive Agent at B&A

Terri’s bootcamp classes have been a life-saver for me. Not only did I get fit after the first few months of classes a few years ago (I’ve been a client since 2009), but I’ve also been able to maintain my results by following Terri’s sensible nutrition and exercise advice. Every class is different and based on the group’s needs, and everyone receives feedback and personal attention. Classes, which are based on active resistance, get progressively more difficult — it’s a fresh set of unpredictable movements every time.

This is nothing like a regular gym where you are anonymous — you are held accountable for your progress, monitored, and coached all along the way and given the tools and encouragement needed for long-term success.

Kim Friedman, Product Designer at Coforma

Terri has created a fitness program that is accessible to women at all levels and that WORKS! It only took Terri one consultation to diagnose the dietary issues that were keeping me from success and provide me with a manageable plan for changing my eating habits. I’ve been able to stick with it and have completely kicked the sugar cravings and associated low energy. By following Terri’s advice and doing the ART Method workouts, I’ve lost 20 lbs and taken 5.5″ off my waist in less than two months. Highly recommend working with Terri.

Audrey Binkowski , Fractional Chief Marketing Officer

Terri is the best personal trainer in NYC. She has a lot of integrity and really cares about what she’s doing. She doesn’t create ridiculous gimmicks or recommend insane diets like many of the other so-called celebrity trainers out there — yet she gets results. When I recommend a trainer in NYC, Terri is usually the first name on the list.

Liz Neporent, Director and Global Lead of Social Media and Community

Terri and her apprentices are definitely experts in their field. Aside from the wonderful results, I’ve come away with knowledge that will guide me for a lifetime. I would recommend TW Training to anyone wanting a real change in their health and their lives!

Elsie Aldahondo , Art Director

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