Hey friend!    Wow! Can you believe that summer is nearly over? One minute you’re doubling down on spray tans so you’re not looking all pasty-white in your shorts and sundresses…And the next minute, you’re getting a notification on your Starbucks App that Fall drinks are back!    What in the pumpkin latte is going on here?!?   I’m actually getting ready to go on vacation and I can not wait to not count calories or macros or steps and just eat, drink, and let my food flag fly!    And that’s what vacations are for, right? No stress. No pressure. No hard and fast rules.    And that’s cool.   Except...if you’re like me...and you're dealing with a hormonal imbalance that is directly impacted by what you eat and drink. Yes, all that overindulging on vacation--or even just during your summer–can really take a toll on your health…and your hormones.   That’s why in today’s final episode of my “Hot Flash Summer” series, I’m sharing 5 simple nutrition rules to help you rebalance your hormones and ease back into a healthy eating routine without feeling completely deprived!    Join me as we discuss:   The first thing you should do before ordering food at a restaurant or drive-thru   Why cleaning your plate might be the worst health advice your parents ever gave you   The two most important nutrients to pay attention to if you want to avoid overeating   My best tip for enjoying the foods you love while eliminating any reactivity   Plus, BDD–the 3 food categories you can enjoy “one” of; but not all! Whether you just back home from a vacation where you completely fell off the healthy eating wagon, OR you’re feeling the effects of a little “too much” summer fun…and you’re not quite done yet...this episode is for you!   — Next Steps:   Take my FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/HormoneSelfAssessment   Book a FREE Hormone Clarity Call: https://bit.ly/HCprecallEP 33 | 5 Essential Travel Tips Every Perimenopausal Woman Needs To Know To Prevent Hormonal Imbalance [SUMMER SERIES]: https://pod.fo/e/260184   EP 32 | Six Tricks to Curb Cravings, Avoid Overeating, And Maintain Hormone Balance In Perimenopause [SUMMER SERIES]: https://pod.fo/e/25dafd EP 30 | 8 Healthy Drinking Hacks To Reduce The Effects of Alcohol On Your Perimenopause or Menopause Symptoms (Pt. 2) [SUMMER SERIES]: https://pod.fo/e/25b045   EP 29 | Is Summer Drinking Sabotaging Your Hormones? 8 Signs Alcohol Is Impacting Your Perimenopause or Menopause Symptoms SUMMER SERIES: https://pod.fo/e/25891c   EP 27 | SAD In Summer? 3 Ways To Stop Perimenopausal Mood Swings, Anxiety, or Depression From Ruining Your Vacation [SUMMER SERIES]: https://pod.fo/e/255c11   EP 26 | Sleepless in Summer: Why You Can't Sleep & 4 Natural Sleep Aids for Better ZZZ’s in Menopause [SUMMER SERIES]:https://pod.fo/e/2530cf EP 24 | Can't Poop? 5 Tips To Relieve Constipation (And Balance Hormones) While Traveling [SUMMER SERIES]:https://pod.fo/e/25141dEP 23 | Help! I'm Melting!: Six Tips to Beat the Summer Heat and Cool Menopausal Hot Flashes: https://pod.fo/e/24e160   *Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.