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Dk wellness Daphne Kostova, holistic nutritionist, helping midlife women lose weight naturally & increase energy

How you show up for you will determine how you show up for everyone and everything in your life.Bet on you and you’ll ha...
08/15/2025

How you show up for you will determine how you show up for everyone and everything in your life.

Bet on you and you’ll have the biggest impact on your career, family, fun things you do, and all.

👉🏼 Watch my free masterclass on how to do it - link in comments.

Picture is from my beach vacation in Greece this month. I appreciate every bit of it because I have the energy for it.

08/14/2025

Hormone balance isn’t a quick fix—it’s a lifestyle shift 💃🏻✨

And it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.

Here are 10 simple habits I teach inside The Hormone Balance Solution that actually work for women over 40:

1️⃣ Optimizing sleep

2️⃣ Eating mindfully for satiation and energy

3️⃣ Moving with intention—with your schedule in mind

4️⃣ Managing daily stress successfully

5️⃣ Staying optimally hydrated

6️⃣ Balancing your plate for steady all-day energy

7️⃣ Rethinking caffeine (coffee doesn’t need to be off the table but energy should come from nourishment, not just coffee)

8️⃣ Building a support system (you don’t have to do it alone)

9️⃣ Tracking your progress (not just weight!)

🔟 Reflecting often and CELEBRATING yourself 🙌🏼🥳

When you do these things consistently, your energy improves, your symptoms calm, your weight starts shifting and as a result your life starts feeling easier again.

This is what my clients tell me all the time. This is what we do inside my program.

👉🏼 Want to know where to start? Watch the free masterclass on Hormone Balance over 40 - link is in the comments 👍🏼

This is what the journey is all about 💯💯💯Getting off blood pressure and cholesterol medication (or preventing from ever ...
08/12/2025

This is what the journey is all about 💯💯💯

Getting off blood pressure and cholesterol medication (or preventing from ever needing medication) is what I find many of my clients celebrate big time! 💃🏻🎉

Not having night sweats is a great change too which typically doesn’t need long term supplement support, if any.

It’s all a part of being metabolically healthy and experiencing hormone balance.

Interested to learn how my client did it? Watch the free masterclass on Hormone Balance over 40 - link in comments 👍🏼

08/11/2025

JOY is a health strategy—especially for women in (peri)menopause 💃🏻✨

It’s not just “feel-good fluff.”

Joy - whatever that means to you - actually supports your hormones, immune system, and mental health.

Here’s why joy matters for your body:

💛 Supports stress hormones

💛 Boosts immunity

💛 Improves mood + heart health

💛 Helps bring your body back into balance

Here Are 7 Easy Ways to Add More Joy Into Your Day:

🌼 Start a gratitude journal and write in it daily

🌼 Get 5–10 mins of morning sunshine

🌼 Eat nourishing meals without guilt

🌼 Move in ways that feel good

🌼 Get outside—nature heals

🌼 Sip your morning tea/coffee/matcha mindfully

🌼 Prioritize guilt-free rest (yes, do nothing!)

Supporting your feel-good hormones - dopamine, oxytocin and serotonin is foundational for hormonal balance.

Inside the Hormone Balance Solution program, we share and celebrate JOY along with weekly wins inside our community twice a week—because when you feel good, your health follows. 💫

✨ I’m opening 5 new client spots for late August & September.

Want in?

Watch the free masterclass- link in comments. If it resonates with you - you’ll be prompted to book a call. The first 5 who are qualified and ready for results will get a spot.

Let’s bring more joy and balance into your life.

08/09/2025

Are you a woman over 40?

Here’s why balanced blood sugar still matters—even if you already eat healthy 👇

Stable blood sugar is key to…

🌿 More steady energy + mood (no more crashes or feeling “off”)

🌿 Hormonal balance (your endocrine system will thank you!)

🌿 Easier weight balance without constant fluctuations

🌿 Lower risk of insulin resistance & inflammation

👉 While food is foundational, some supplements can offer extra support:

✨ Chromium – helps insulin work better

✨ Magnesium – improves glucose control

✨ ALA (Alpha Lipoic Acid) – supports insulin sensitivity

✨ Berberine – can help lower blood sugar naturally

✨ Cinnamon – may reduce insulin resistance

Always check with your holistic practitioner before starting anything new.

💛 Want help balancing your blood sugar and hormones naturally and without the need for taking too many (or ANY) supplements.

👉 I have just 5 spots opening for new clients starting in late August / September. Watch the free masterclass on Hormone Balance over 40 - link is in the comments. 💛

You don’t have to live with crashes, cravings, or hormone chaos. This is the perfect season to reset 🌞

08/07/2025

Let’s talk about a game-changer for your hormones, energy, and mood:

💥Blood sugar balance.

It often gets overlooked, but especially during perimenopause and menopause, keeping blood sugar stable is one of the most powerful things you can do for your health.

Here’s why it matters so much:

✨ No more energy crashes, mood swings, or foggy thinking

✨ Less stress on your hormones = better hormonal balance

✨ Easier weight regulation & less inflammation

✨ Lower risk of insulin resistance & chronic disease

Simple ways to start today:

🥗 Fill half your plate with fiber-rich veggies

🍗 Eat protein at every meal

🥑 Add healthy fats like avocado & olive oil

🫘 Include legumes to keep blood sugar steady

🥣 Choose low glycemic carbs (steel-cut oats, rye, wild rice)

You don’t need perfection—you just need consistency.

🌞 This summer is the perfect time to reset with nourishing food and simple habits that actually work for your body.

✨ Want to go deeper with support?

💥 Watch my free masterclass on Hormone Balance over 40 - link in comments 👍🏼

You deserve to feel stable, energized & symptom-free 💛

08/06/2025

Feeling off lately? 😣

Low energy, mood swings, restless sleep, stubborn weight…?

You don’t have to “push through” or just accept it as your new normal.

✨ There’s another way.

Hormone balance and optimal metabolic health can change everything.

Here’s what happens when your hormones and metabolism are supported:

🌿 Energy comes back

🌿 Mood stabilizes

🌿 Sleep gets deeper

🌿 Cravings calm down

🌿 Weight loss becomes possible again

🌿 Skin & hair improve

🌿 Periods get easier

🌿 You feel like YOU again

This is what I help women 40+ do inside The Hormone Balance Solution.

It’s not about extremes—it’s about giving your body what it actually needs to thrive.

🌞 And summer is the perfect time to begin.

More daylight, more fresh food, and more space to reset.

👉🏼 Want to learn how to support your hormones and metabolism naturally? Watch my free masterclass on Hormone Balance Over 40 - link in comments 👍🏼

To your best health,
—Daphne 💛

Staying Strong & Balanced on Vacation 💪🌞Just finished a quick 10-minute strength session on my yoga mat—yes, even in Eur...
08/04/2025

Staying Strong & Balanced on Vacation 💪🌞

Just finished a quick 10-minute strength session on my yoga mat—yes, even in Europe at my vacation home 💛

The truth is: it doesn’t take much to keep your body feeling strong, your hormones supported, and your metabolism humming while you’re away.

Here are 5 super simple ways to stay on track—without missing out on the fun:

1️⃣ Walk daily – Whether it’s sightseeing or beach strolls, walking supports blood sugar, digestion, and stress hormones.

2️⃣ Move your muscles – Even 10 minutes of bodyweight or free weights exercises can do wonders.

3️⃣ Eat 3 - 4 meals a day – Skipping meals leads to crashes & cravings. Stick to balanced meals with protein first.

4️⃣ Stay hydrated – Carry a 1L water bottle with you so you’re never guessing.

5️⃣ Aim for progress, not perfection – Enjoy that treat meal or glass of wine. Then reset with your next meal. You’re not “off track”—you’re living in balance.

You don’t need to do it all. You just need to do something.

Even on vacation, how you feel matters most so you keep enjoying life to the fullest.

✨ Your body doesn’t need more pressure—it needs care, intention, and consistency.

👉🏼 Want to get answers on how to balance hormones and support a healthy metabolism? - Watch my free masterclass on Hormone Balance Over 40 - link in comments 👍🏼

08/02/2025

Feeling bloated, tired, foggy, or just “off”? 😣

It is not your age - but it could be your gut.

Most women don’t realize this…

But your gut microbiome is deeply connected to your energy, hormones, mood, and metabolism.

When your gut is out of balance, everything else can feel harder…

💤 You’re more tired

🥴 Your mood swings more

💥 Inflammation increases

🤯 Brain fog creeps in

🍽️ Even digestion and weight loss stall

I like to say:
Your gut is the root of your health tree—and you can’t thrive if the roots are struggling.

Inside the Hormone Balance Solution, we start with the gut because that’s where lasting hormone + energy balance begins.

✨ Want to learn what’s really going on in your body (and what to do about it)?

👉 Watch my free masterclass: “Hormone Balance and Metabolic Health After 40” Link in comments 👍🏼

To feeling like YOU again,
—Daphne 💛

Only 13 days in—and Bonnie already feels like a 10.✨She’s got her energy back, mental clarity is here, no more afternoon...
07/31/2025

Only 13 days in—and Bonnie already feels like a 10.✨

She’s got her energy back, mental clarity is here, no more afternoon crash, and even her period symptoms have improved.

Oh—and she’s down 3kg (7lbs). 👏👏👏

All without coffee or cravings running the show.

This is what happens when you nourish your hormones and support your metabolism the right way.

💚 Want to be next?

Watch the free masterclass on Hormone Bakance over 40 - link is in the comments 👍🏼

07/29/2025

“Nothing works for me…” 🤔😱

If you’ve ever said this to yourself—you’re not alone.
But here’s the truth:

👉 You are NOT the exception.

👉 Your body is not broken.

👉 You just haven’t been given the right support yet.

Yes, we’re all unique. (“But please don’t fool yourself you are a special snowflake” 😱😱- that’s what my mentor told me. It was the best advice at the time!)

But when it comes to hormone balance + metabolic health after 40, the foundational principles work for every woman:

✨ Real, balanced meals

✨ Blood sugar support

✨ Nervous system care

✨ Sleep, movement, gut health

✨ Less stress, more nourishment

Your body wants to feel better.

You just need the right tools to support it.

💛 Ready to understand what’s actually going on in your body?

👉🏼 Watch my free masterclass: Hormone Balance After 40
The link is in comments!

07/28/2025

Tired of feeling like your body’s working against you after 40?

Perimenopause and menopause bring real changes—but there’s so much you can do to feel amazing again.

🌿 Balanced hormones =

✅ Easier weight loss

✅ Stable moods & more energy

✅ Better digestion

✅ Stronger bones & heart health

It starts with nutrition—and no, I’m not talking about dieting.

I teach women how to nourish their hormones naturally, sustainably, and in a way that actually works.

With a root cause approach.

✨ Ready to feel like yourself again?

👉🏼 Watch the free masterclass: “Hormone Balance Over 40” Link is in the comments 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

You deserve to thrive—not just survive.

💛 Daphne

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