Dk wellness, Toronto, ON (2025)

09/05/2025

You cannot fight your biochemistry.

If intermittent fasting (IF) worked for you in the past, over age 40 it won’t work for you anymore.

I am sharing this from personal experience and professional expertise having worked with hundreds of women towards sustainable fat loss, great energy and living free of (peri)menopausal symptoms.

I used to believe the answer to staying fit and metabolically healthy was to “eat less” and “do more.” 🚫

Restrictive diets, skipping meals, intense workouts—you name it, I tried it.

But instead of feeling better, in my mid 30’s my hormones went haywire.

👉 Hot flashes in my 30s

👉 Weight swings + endless cravings

👉 Low energy that made everything harder

Here’s the truth: quick-fix diets + intermittent fasting often backfire for women in their late 30’s, 40s, 50s, and beyond.

⚡ They disrupt thyroid function

⚡ Slow down metabolism

⚡ Create nutrient gaps

⚡ Spike stress + cortisol (hello belly fat + poor sleep)

What’s sold as “healthy” can actually be the reason you’re feeling stuck.

✨ The good news? You don’t need extremes. You need a balanced, sustainable approach that supports your hormones and metabolism.

That’s exactly what I teach in my free masterclass.
👉 Link to watch is in the comments

Because the answer isn’t doing more. It’s knowing what actually works for your body in (peri)menopause. 💃🏻👍🏼

09/04/2025

✨ September, chill out! ✨

You don’t need another restrictive diet.

You don’t need another extreme workout.

Because extremes = burnout + yo-yo results.

Instead—try these 10 simple hormone balancing + metabolism-boosting tips (no prep needed!):

1️⃣ Start your morning with protein → eggs + veggies + avocado + fruit + low-GI bread (optional). Balanced blood sugar all day.

2️⃣ Drink lemon water + pinch of sea salt OR clean sugar-free electrolytes → you get better hydration + steady energy.

3️⃣ Get outside for 20-min walk first thing in the morning → daylight regulates cortisol + it improves sleep quality.

4️⃣ Chew your food slowly → digestion starts in your mouth, this helps with nutrient absorption.

5️⃣ Eat every meal sitting down → mindful eating = better digestion + feeling satisfied.

6️⃣ Swap coffee overload for green tea/matcha → it provides gentler energy, it also supports your adrenals.

7️⃣ Do a 2-min breathing reset before meals → try 4-4-6 breathing to reduce stress.

8️⃣ Add ½ plate of veggies at every meal → fiber supports gut health + hormone balance.

9️⃣ Close the kitchen 2–3 hrs before bed → supports digestion, blood sugar + sleep.

🔟 Set a bedtime alarm → consistency in sleep = hormonal balance + deeper rest + metabolic repair overnight.

✨ These little shifts = lasting habits.

No extremes, no yo-yo. Just calm, confident progress.

👉 Want to learn what exactly works for hormone balance and metabolic health over 40, over 50 and beyond?

✨ Watch my free masterclass on Hormone Balance Over 40 - link is in the comments 👍🏼

09/03/2025

August, you were amazing and a little too short!!! ☀️🌊💃🏻There was travelling, family, friends, beaching, relaxing, hiking, biking and lots of yummy food. Our hearts are full ❤️🥰
September, we are ready for you!

08/31/2025

Toronto / GTA friends! 👋🏼

Next Sunday at 10am, I’m heading out for a 5K trail walk/hike right in the heart of Toronto.

I can’t think of a better way to connect, catch up, talk life + health, and enjoy time with great people than out in nature. 💚

If you’d like to join me, just drop a comment below and I’ll send you the details!

Hope to see some of you there!
— Daphne

08/29/2025

✨ Truth 💣: it’s not the intensity of your workouts or being in caloric deficit that will deliver the results you want ✨

It’s how doable, easily applicable and simple to implement your routine is, so you can keep it consistent 💯

Take it from a chronic dieter who spent years doing high intensity and relying on lengthy workouts. It’s not sustainable and it can lead to imbalances and deficiencies over age 35 🚫

Instead, why not try being consistent and support the root causes of hormonal and metabolic imbalances?

Want to learn more?

👉🏼 Watch my free masterclass on Hormone Balance Over 40 - link in comments 💛

08/28/2025

What is your “WHY”?

You don’t have to tell me… 😀 But it’s important that YOU know.

Let it take you places and know it will change with time. And that’s ok. As long as it helps you get closer to your health goals.

Ready to live without (peri)menopausal symptoms and wake up energized every day with a root cause holistic approach?

👉🏼 Watch the free masterclass on Hormone Balance Over 40 - link in comments 💚

08/27/2025

Life hack: Make your meals easy.

And quick.

Who has hours to spend in the kitchen? 🤔🚫

Lunch today was salmon leftovers from last night, quickly chopped up tomato and avocado over greens. Flaxseeds and balsamic vinaigrette to top it up. I added almonds for extra nutrients and an apple for dessert.

Side note: We need to chew our food, that’s why we have teeth. Can’t chew on a whole apple? Slice it. Almonds too hard for you? Soak them overnight. There’s always a way to get your nutrients in. But if you can chew them, don’t try to be dainty, chewing hard foods is good for you!

5 minute prep.

Thinking about dinner already. I’m full (my breakfast was also satiating) but I like to be ahead of things. I have ground beef for tacos, fresh tomatoes and onions, avocados and fresh parsley for the salsa. Lemons and limes are a staple in my home (lemon juice adds natural electrolytes to my water and my 17 y/o is obsessed with sour foods). I’m good! 🍅🍋

The best hack for getting the nutrients you need is having the foods available.

💛 Want to know exactly where to start on your journey to a better metabolism and hormone balance?

✨ Watch my free masterclass - link in comments 👍🏼

08/26/2025

✨ Building a strong body starts with building a strong mindset.

Self-love.

Appreciation.

Reconnecting with that playful child inside who loved to move and explore. 💫

When we honor what our bodies are capable of today—not just what we want them to be tomorrow—we unlock the energy, balance, and consistency that carry us to our goals.

Your journey begins with love, not punishment. 💕

Want to learn where to start?

👉🏼 Watch my free masterclass on Hormone Balance Over 40 - link in comments ✨

08/25/2025

Happy Monday from my post yoga morning walk 🧘🏻‍♀️😀

For 15 years, I pushed my body to the limit—extreme workouts, endless dieting.

The result?

A slowed thyroid, sluggish metabolism, hypothalamic amenorrhea (that’s lack of period due to extreme dieting and/or exercising), and very early perimenopausal symptoms in my 30’s.

Now, I am in my mid 40’s and I live symptom-free. Not by doing more… but by doing less.

✨ Nourishing instead of restricting.

✨ Balancing instead of overworking.

The truth? Hormone balance and a healthy metabolism can be simple—if we give ourselves permission.

No need to be/look busy to be successful even when you have a full life - work, business, family responsibilities. I have all of the above.

You can get to your health goals by doing less.

Want to know how?

👉🏼 Watch my free masterclass on Hormone Balance Over 40 (link in comments).

08/23/2025

🚫 It’s not your willpower.

It’s your hormones + metabolism.

When they’re out of balance, fat loss feels impossible, energy disappears, and symptoms take over.

I’ve lived it and I know it first hand.

But when you bring your hormones back into balance through natural, nourishing nutrition and small lifestyle changes… everything changes.

✨ Women in my community experience:

1️⃣ Energy that lasts all day (no more 3pm crash!)

2️⃣ Weight that finally shifts—without dieting or over-exercising

3️⃣ Hot flashes + night sweats ease and disappear

4️⃣ Cravings calm down

5️⃣ Deeper, restorative sleep

6️⃣ More balanced moods

7️⃣ Stronger digestion (bye-bye bloating)

8️⃣ Clearer skin + stronger hair

9️⃣ Confidence in food choices

🔟 A metabolism that actually works for them again

💛 These aren’t “quick fixes.” They’re your body finally working the way it’s designed to.

👉 Want to learn how? Watch my free masterclass: Hormone Balance Over 40. The link is in the comments 💛

Because the real secret to natural fat loss isn’t eating less—it’s finding the right balance.

08/21/2025

An impromptu reminder…

💛 You are worth it. 💛

So many women put themselves last—after the kids, the work, the endless to-do list.

And before they know it… they’ve forgotten how good their body is designed to feel.

Here’s the truth ⬇️

Your health, energy, and confidence aren’t luxuries.

They are the foundation for everything else in your life.

When you act from a place of worth:
✨ You nourish your body instead of depriving it

✨ You find energy you thought was gone forever

✨ You show up differently—for yourself & everyone you love

👉 Want to learn how to improve your metabolism, balance your hormones, and feel good in your body again?

Comment or DM me MASTERCLASS and I’ll send you the link to my free training: Hormone Balance Over 40.

You are worth it—today. 🌿

08/20/2025

✨ The 5 Qualities Women Who Get Results Share ✨

After years of coaching women 40+, I’ve seen a pattern…

It’s not about willpower.

It’s not about perfection.

And it’s definitely not about giving up chocolate. 🍫

The women who see real results with hormone balance + metabolism reset all embody these 5 things:

1️⃣ They take ownership—no waiting for the “right time.”

2️⃣ They stay curious, not judgmental.

3️⃣ They value progress > perfection.

4️⃣ They lean on support (no one should do this alone).

5️⃣ They keep their “why” front + center.

When these qualities come alive…

⚡ Energy returns

⚡ Weight balances

⚡ Symptoms fade

⚡ Confidence grows

⚡ Food feels freeing again

This is what happens inside The Hormone Balance Solution. 💛

👉 Want to learn how to activate these qualities in your own journey?

Comment or DM me MASTERCLASS and I’ll send you the link to my free Masterclass: Hormone Balance Over 40.

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