(The Beach Painting by Botero courtesy of MuseumSyndicate.com)

With bikini season fast approaching, I promised my Mom that I would post a Menopause diet summary with information that I gleaned from Master Your Metabolism.  So, here it is, Mom! 

The "Three Secrets" in Master Your Metabolism are important (you'll just have to read the book!), but, there are specific things you can do that target the hormone balance after menopause to support a healthy body and metabolism.  Menopause affects th...

I recently read Master Your Metabolism by Jillian Michaels on the recommendation of a health and herb savvy friend.  My Mom ordered it, and asked me to review it for her, since I was really interrested to read it, and wanted something to read during 4 AM feeding sessions. 

When I got the book, I was a little surprised that it appeared to be a trendy diet book.  (Nope...had no idea who Jillian Michaels was, and haven't ever seen her show.)  In spite of this, I have been pleasantly surprised ...