Welcome to the Wednesday Wellness Blog

This is your go-to space for real, practical guidance on women’s health. From hormones and sexual wellness to weight management and nutrition, we’re here to help you tune into your body and take charge of your health. Dive into expert-backed tips, holistic tools, and empowering insights to support you on your journey to feeling your best—because you deserve it.

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Why “Eat Less and Move More” Isn’t the Whole Answer 

If you’ve ever left your primary care appointment with the vague advice to “eat less and move more,” you’re not alone. For many, this phrase has become a frustrating mantra, offered in place of real solutions.

But weight loss is more complicated than simple math. And if that old advice hasn’t worked for you, it’s not because you’ve failed; it’s because the plan failed you.

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Lindsay Manzlak Lindsay Manzlak

Magnesium Matters: Choosing the Right Type for Your Needs

Magnesium is one of those supplements people often know they should be taking. But when it comes time to choose one, the options can feel overwhelming.

Magnesium glycinate? Citrate? Oxide? Malate? What’s the difference? And does it really matter?

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Lindsay Manzlak Lindsay Manzlak

Cortisol Doesn’t Play Fair: How Stress Shows Up Differently in Women and Men

Cortisol often gets labeled the "stress hormone," but it's more than just a marker of a busy day. It plays a vital role in energy regulation, blood sugar balance, immune response, inflammation, and circadian rhythm. However, when cortisol stays elevated over time—due to chronic stress, poor sleep, inflammation, or metabolic dysfunction—its impact can ripple throughout the body, disrupting nearly every major system.

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Lindsay Manzlak Lindsay Manzlak

Hot Weather, Healthy Metabolism: Simple Shifts for Summer Wellness

Summer is the perfect season to reset, energize, and support your metabolism in ways that feel more natural and sustainable. With longer days, fresh seasonal produce, and more opportunities to move and rest, your daily habits can go a long way in promoting healthy blood sugar, balanced hormones, and better energy.

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Lindsay Manzlak Lindsay Manzlak

Sexual Health as a Vital Sign of Aging Well

When people think about sexual health, they often limit the conversation to desire or performance. But at Wednesday Wellness, we look at something deeper: your sexspan—the length of time in your life that sex is comfortable, satisfying, and aligned with how you want to feel. 

Your sexspan isn’t just about pleasure. It’s a powerful indicator of your overall health and longevity.

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Lindsay Manzlak Lindsay Manzlak

7 Hormones That Could Be Sabotaging Your Weight Loss

If you’re eating well, exercising, and still not seeing results, your hormones might be working against you. Insulin, cortisol, estrogen, testosterone, thyroid hormones, ghrelin, and leptin all play a role in fat storage, metabolism, and appetite. When they’re out of balance, weight loss becomes an uphill battle.

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