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.

DId you know you CAN weigh yourself everyday while you're losing weight, if you want to? The world of weight loss is filled with so many "dos" and "don'ts", it can be tough to know what the right thing is.

But in this episode of The Family Fork, I'm pulling back the curtain to reveal 3 pretty taboo things that you CAN do on your weight loss journey. (I do all three of these things. EVERY day!)

Because all it takes for weight loss is a plan that works for your life, and the right mindset But in order to do that, you have to find an approach that truly works for you.

Listen to hear:
- 3 taboo things that I do everyday for weight loss, and you can, too
- How to manage your mindset and emotions, regardless of what the scale says
- Why being in midlife gives you permission to chart your own health and wellness journey

Can't wait to hear which of these taboo things you're going to try first!

Links mentioned and ways to connect
- The workout library I use can be found here (it's the only thing I used to lose 65 lbs!)
- Want my weight loss/health tracking sheet? Send me a message on IG, and I'll share you on a copy of the spreadsheet

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

Have you tried an anti-inflammatory diet before, only to crash and burn? Maybe it was too hard to stick to. Perhaps it was too hard when you needed to cook a meal for yourself, and then a separate meal for your family.

Imagine feeling relief in learning that there are various levels of an anti-inflammatory diet. And in order to get to each level, you have to master the one before it.

In today's episode, we're looking at the three different levels of an anti-inflammatory diet. I'll help you see what roadblocks come up in each level, how to avoid them, and what to do when you need to course correct.

Anti-inflammatory nutrition is meant to be a lifestyle, not a diet. But with the tips and solutions in today's episode, you'll be able to transition to an anti-inflammatory diet that lasts a lifetime!

Links mentioned and ways to connect
- The Supper Club, with recipes that are anti-inflammatory AND family friendly (without extra cooking!)
- Listen to these episodes to learn more about an anti-inflammatory diet: Episode 2 and Episode 6

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

Struggling to lose weight in perimenopause? If you're doing any of the things we talk about in this episode, you may think you're helping weight loss...but you're not!

If you're sitting there feeling bloated, overweight, and fed up (thanks to crazy hormones in perimenopause!), it's easy to give up and think "well, this is just the way that it is".

The good news is that you can do something about your midlife weight gain!

Listen to this week's episode to learn about 5 things that aren't going to help you lose the weight in perimenopause...and we'll talk about what to do, instead!

You'll walk away with solutions and action steps you can implement TODAY!

Links mentioned, and ways to connect:
- The Supper Club monthly recipes, bonus guides, coaching sessions, and more!
- Get THE solution for perimenopause weight loss with The Method, the only weight loss program for midlife moms

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