Chris DeHollander Health Coaching

Chris DeHollander Health Coaching Chris DeHollander - Health Coach www.chrisdehollander.com Chris is an ex-Engineer turned Functional Health Coach.

She helps mid-life women balance their hormones, sleep better, lose weight, gain energy and banish pesky belly fat.

This is 56. Who’s staying?
04/30/2026

This is 56.
Who’s staying?





🎉 Comment RESET and I’ll send you info on my Midlife Metabolism program. We start on Monday!Imagine this...
👉You wake up...
04/20/2026

🎉 Comment RESET and I’ll send you info on my Midlife Metabolism program. We start on Monday!

Imagine this...
👉You wake up feeling refreshed—not foggy.
👉You move your body because it feels good—not because you’re trying to undo what you ate.
👉You eat full, satisfying meals and still watch your waistline shrink.

And that stubborn midsection?
It finally starts responding.

This isn’t wishful thinking.

It’s what happens when midlife women stop doing what worked at 30—and start giving their bodies what they actually need now.

Over the past few years, I’ve helped thousands of women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s feel strong, energized, and confident again—with real food, smart movement, and hormone-supportive strategies that actually work.

You don’t have to settle for stuck.
You don’t have to guess your way through it.
And you definitely don’t have to do it alone.

Imagine what’s possible when your strategy finally matches your season.

🎉 Comment RESET and I’ll send you info on my Midlife Metabolism program. We start on Monday!

Looking back at these photos from the past six years honestly makes me emotional 🥹Six years ago, Hunter .eecoach and I w...
04/19/2026

Looking back at these photos from the past six years honestly makes me emotional 🥹

Six years ago, Hunter .eecoach and I were two women in our 50s doing all the right things but feeling tired, frustrated, and not quite at home in our bodies.

We had worked out together for over 20 years, back to when our kids were in the YMCA nursery. We met in step class (I was the instructor and Hunter was the front row regular). We did marathons and triathlons. We lived a healthy, active lifestyle, and it worked… until midlife changed the rules.

Our bodies were shifting anyway.
Jeans getting tighter. Energy lower. Results harder to find.

So we stopped trying harder and started getting smarter.

We shifted to strategic strength training, prioritized protein, tracked macros, and followed a plan designed for midlife bodies.

No starving.
No cutting carbs.
No endless cardio.

Just consistent support for the bodies we have now.

Six years later:
👉Hunter is 17 pounds lighter, stronger, and finally feels in control around food.
👉I’m 5lbs light and I’m leaner, stronger, and have more energy than I did in my late 40s.

We aren’t special. We just followed a strategy that made sense.

And I’ve now watched this same approach work for thousands of midlife women.

What if your body isn’t the problem… what if your strategy is?

If you’re ready to rebuild instead of decline, comment THRIVE and I’ll send you the details. We start Monday.

🎉 Comment THRIVE or send me a DM and I’ll send you info on my Midlife Metabolism program. We start Monday.You know the r...
04/18/2026

🎉 Comment THRIVE or send me a DM and I’ll send you info on my Midlife Metabolism program. We start Monday.

You know the reason I’m so passionate about being a nutrition and fitness coach?

Because I have my own story.

I gained weight.
I was exhausted.
I was doing all the “right” things and still didn’t feel like myself.

Six years ago I stood in my closet wondering if tighter pants and constant fatigue were just part of getting older.

I didn’t want to accept that.

So I started learning.
I stopped guessing.
I stopped punishing my body.

And I found a way of eating and training that actually works for women in midlife.

Here’s the part that still blows my mind…

At 56, I have more energy than I did in my 40s.
More muscle.
And I’m doing shorter workouts and eating more — not less.

I never imagined that was possible.

And once I figured it out, I couldn’t keep it to myself.

Because imagine if you could feel this way too.

Imagine waking up with steady energy instead of dragging yourself out of bed.

Imagine your jeans fitting without the mental negotiation.

Imagine building muscle instead of fighting belly fat.

Imagine feeling proud of how you’re showing up instead of frustrated.

Imagine heading into spring break already feeling stronger and more confident.

You don’t have to push harder.
You don’t have to eat less.
You don’t have to start over for the hundredth time.

If you’re ready to make a real shift — one that actually lasts —

🎉 Comment THRIVE or send me a DM. We start Monday.

🎉 Comment THRIVE or send me a DM and I’ll send you info on my Midlife Metabolism program. We start Monday.You know the r...
04/18/2026

🎉 Comment THRIVE or send me a DM and I’ll send you info on my Midlife Metabolism program. We start Monday.

You know the reason I’m so passionate about being a nutrition and fitness coach?

Because I have my own story.

I gained weight.
I was exhausted.
I was doing all the “right” things and still didn’t feel like myself.

Six years ago I stood in my closet wondering if tighter pants and constant fatigue were just part of getting older.

I didn’t want to accept that.

So I started learning.
I stopped guessing.
I stopped punishing my body.

And I found a way of eating and training that actually works for women in midlife.

Here’s the part that still blows my mind…

At 56, I have more energy than I did in my 40s.
More muscle.
And I’m doing shorter workouts and eating more — not less.

I never imagined that was possible.

And once I figured it out, I couldn’t keep it to myself.

Because imagine if you could feel this way too.

Imagine waking up with steady energy instead of dragging yourself out of bed.

Imagine your jeans fitting without the mental negotiation.

Imagine building muscle instead of fighting belly fat.

Imagine feeling proud of how you’re showing up instead of frustrated.

Imagine heading into summer already feeling stronger and more confident.

You don’t have to push harder.
You don’t have to eat less.
You don’t have to start over for the hundredth time.

If you’re ready to make a real shift — one that actually lasts —

🎉 Comment THRIVE or send me a DM. We start Monday.

04/17/2026

🎉 Comment THRIVE below and I’ll send you the details on my Midlife Metabolism program and we can build a plan that actually works for where you are right now.

Even health coaches have to dial things in. 👇

A few months after I turned 56, my jeans were tighter.

I was eating healthy. Working out. Doing “everything right.”

So I went back to basics and started tracking again.

Here’s what the data actually showed:
→ Thought I was hitting 130g protein. I was at 110g.
→ Fiber was 15 to 20g. My body needed 30g.
→ Fats slightly high. Carbs all over the place.

Nothing major. Just slightly off.

But here’s what most women get wrong.
Tracking is just data. Knowing your exact targets and how to adjust them for the midlife body, that’s the strategy most women never get.

Most women see the numbers, panic, and either cut more or add more cardio.

So I made a few tweaks based on my macro plan.

I increased my protein to 130g.
Brought fiber to 30g.
Ate up to my carb and fat goals.

I didn’t do it perfectly. The first week was messy.

But eight weeks later the last 5 pounds were gone and I was comfortable in my jeans again.

And honestly it wasn’t just the scale.

My skin looked healthier.
My energy was steady instead of crashing.
My digestion improved, yes better bowel movements matter.
And I had clarity again. I was following a plan I knew worked instead of guessing.

That peace is underrated.

This is the exact same framework my client Tammy used.

Tammy learned how her midlife body actually responds, followed a structured plan, and stayed consistent with real support.

She’s now down 100 pounds. 🙌

Here’s the truth nobody tells you at this stage of life.
It’s not about trying harder.
It’s not about guessing.
It’s about having a strategy built for the midlife body.

If your clothes are tighter, your energy is off, your digestion feels sluggish, or you feel like you’re doing everything right and still not seeing results, this is for you.

🎉 Comment THRIVE below and I’ll send you the details on how we can build a plan that actually works for where you are right now.

My next group starts Monday.

04/16/2026

🎉 Comment THRIVE and I’ll send you the details on my Midlife Metabolism Program.

Both of these women are eating healthy… but only one is getting sustainable results.

Here’s what I see with the woman on the right:�❌ Skipping meals�❌ Not enough protein�❌ Guessing portions

Results:�-Low energy�-Losing muscle�-Slower metabolism�-Weight comes back

Now the woman on the left (this is me and my clients):
✅ Eating enough�✅ Prioritizing protein (every meal)�✅ Spacing meals out across the day�✅ Balancing carbs + fats strategically

Results:�→ More energy�→ Getting stronger�→ Fat loss that actually lasts�→Consistency

That’s the difference.

If you’re feeling frustrated and stuck, doing all the “right” things and still not seeing results… your body is not broken and you’re not alone.

You just need a strategic approach that works in midlife.

I can help you! 👇

🎉 Comment THRIVE and I’ll send you the details on my Midlife Metabolism Program.

🎉 Comment TRANSFORM below, and I’ll DM you the details. We’re in this together, friend. 💛6 years ago, when I turned 50, ...
04/15/2026

🎉 Comment TRANSFORM below, and I’ll DM you the details. We’re in this together, friend. 💛

6 years ago, when I turned 50, I honestly thought, “Well, I guess this is just how it is now.”

I was tired all the time.

My jeans were getting tighter, even though I was “eating healthy.”

And the workouts that used to work? They just left me exhausted and frustrated.

Looking back, here’s what I wish someone had told me:

1️⃣ You don’t have to crush yourself in every workout.
I thought the more I sweated, the better. But midlife bodies are different — they need smarter, not harder. Once I switched to shorter, purposeful workouts with real rest, I actually started seeing better results and feeling human again.

2️⃣ Those high-rep “body pump” classes aren’t the secret to muscle.
I used to think more reps meant more results. Nope. Real muscle and definition came when I focused on lifting heavier weights with fewer reps. That’s what sparked strength and shape, not burning out on endless reps.

3️⃣ “Healthy eating” isn’t the same as eating enough.
I was undereating without realizing it, especially carbs. Once I learned to balance my protein, carbs, and fats (and stopped fearing food), my energy, sleep, and body all improved.

💡 And here’s the thing: you can’t track what you don’t measure.
Learning to track my macros showed me what my body needed and how much. It was a game changer.

If any of this hits home, just know you don’t have to figure it out the hard way.

👉 My Midlife Metabolism Reset starts MONDAY, and I’d love to guide you through it.

You can feel leaner, stronger, and more like yourself again without the hustle, the guesswork, or the burnout.

🎉 Comment TRANSFORM below, and I’ll DM you the details. We’re in this together, friend. 💛

04/14/2026

🎉 Comment BREAKFAST and I’ll send you my simple high-protein breakfast guide

Two eggs aren’t a high-protein breakfast…�but it is a great place to start. You just need a little more.

Two eggs = 12 grams of protein�Most midlife women need closer to 30 grams to actually support metabolism, muscle, and energy

Here are 5 easy ways to make your eggs actually work for you:
1. Add 3 more eggs�5 eggs = 30 grams of protein

2. Add egg whites�2 eggs + 2/3 cup egg whites = +18 grams (about 30 total)

3. Add cottage cheese�2 eggs + 1 cup cottage cheese = +22 grams (about 34 total)

4. Add Greek yogurt�2 eggs + 3/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt = +19 grams (about 31 total)

5. Add lean protein�2 eggs + 3 oz ground turkey or chicken = +21 grams (about 33 total)
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Nothing fancy here… just simple ways to get your protein up so your breakfast actually keeps you full and supports your body

Save this so you have a few easy options to come back to

🎉 Comment BREAKFAST and I’ll send you my simple high-protein breakfast guide

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