Modern Midlife Hormone & Weight Loss Coaching
Feel like yourself again with personalized support designed for women 40+.
No more guessing. No more extreme diets. Just hormone-smart strategies that finally make sense in midlife.
Located in Chesapeake, VA • Serving women locally & virtually nationwide
Hi, I’m Heather — Menopause Coaching Specialist & Your Midlife Bestie
Helping women 40+ lose stubborn weight, reduce hormone symptoms, and finally feel like themselves again.
At 40, I found myself exhausted, overweight, and confused by changes no one prepared me for — heavy periods, mood swings, stubborn weight that didn’t budge, and a body that suddenly didn’t respond the way it used to.
I was putting in the effort, yet my body wasn’t responding — and I didn’t understand why.
That’s when I learned the truth: midlife isn’t the problem — it’s a biological shift. And when you understand how your hormones, metabolism, and nervous system shift during this phase, everything becomes clearer and far less overwhelming.
Today, I’m a:
Certified Menopause & Women's Coaching Specialist
Certified Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach
My coaching blends science, strength training, hormone literacy, and real-life support to help you work with your body — not against it — so you can lose weight, reduce symptoms, and feel confident again in midlife.
How We Can Work Together
I offer three ways to get the support, clarity, and structure you need in midlife — whether you want a full reset, hands-on training, or virtual coaching from anywhere.
Midlife Reset Strategy Session
Your personalized roadmap for weight loss, symptom relief, and clarity.
In this session, we review your hormone patterns, lifestyle, goals, and symptoms to create a clear, actionable plan. You’ll walk away knowing exactly what’s driving your symptoms — and what steps to take next.
Identify your unique hormone imbalances + symptoms
Understand why weight loss has felt harder
Get personalized recommendations for nutrition, training, supplementation, sleep, and stress management
Receive a clear 60-day action plan so you know exactly where to start
1-1 and small group personal Training
Strength training built for the midlife woman — not a 20-year-old athlete.
In-person training designed around your hormones, joints, and lifestyle. We focus on building strength, improving mobility, and boosting metabolism without burnout, extreme cardio, or injury.
Learn how to train smarter, not harder with a coach to hold you accountable
Customized hormone-smart training to help you build lean muscle and boost metabolism
Feel confident using weights and equipment with correct form
Support bone density and long-term health
Virtual CoachIng
1:1 support from anywhere — flexible, customized, and midlife-friendly.
Work with me remotely through personalized workout programming, weekly check-ins, and hormone-informed guidance so you stay consistent and supported no matter where you live.
Customized workouts, habit tracking, and nutrition guidance delivered via app.
Stay consistent with structured weekly check-ins and support
Nutrition and lifestyle coaching support + guidance
Hormone-informed strategies for weight loss & symptom relief
Get long-term support to build habits that actually stick
Real Women. Real Results.
“I’m 60, postmenopausal, and working out 5 days a week—but I still struggled with symptoms that no amount of exercise could fix.
Heather helped me understand exactly what my body needed—through food, movement, and mindset—and for the first time, I’ve seen real relief without needing hormone meds. I feel more balanced, strong, and in control of my health again.”
— Angela, 60 | Chesapeake, VA
“Heather is the real deal. She helped me stop treating fitness and nutrition like a punishment—and start seeing them as tools to support my hormones, mindset, and metabolism.
Her approach goes way beyond workouts. She teaches you how to fuel your body, trust your strength, and believe in your potential again. I’ve never felt more empowered or more in tune with my body.”
— Shanteille, 40s | Virginia Beach, VA
“I’m already through menopause, but Heather’s classes still taught me so much about how my body works—and how to support it now, not just when I had a cycle.
Her energy is contagious, and her personal journey is so inspiring. What I love most is that she breaks down hormone health in a way that actually makes sense. I left every session feeling empowered, informed, and ready to make real changes.”
— Melissa, 50s | Hampton Roads, VA
Midlife Bestie Blog
Because your body deserves better answers than “this is just aging.”
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Discover how common birth control methods like the pill and IUD suppress ovulation—and what that really means for your long-term health, especially in perimenopause. ...more
Menopause Bestie
June 05, 2025•5 min read
What If the Reason You’re Stuck Isn’t You—It’s Your Rhythm?
You’re not broken—you’ve just been living by the wrong clock. Discover how syncing with your infradian rhythm can help you reclaim your energy, mood, and metabolism. ...more
Menopause Bestie
June 04, 2025•4 min read
Reclaim Your Rhythm: Why Women Over 40 Need a Different Health Strategy Than Men
Most health advice ignores your infradian rhythm—the 28-day biological cycle that controls everything from mood to metabolism. Here’s why syncing with it is the key to thriving in midlife. ...more
Menopause Bestie
May 04, 2025•3 min read
Cycle Syncing in Perimenopause: What If You Don’t Get a Period Anymore?
Think cycle syncing is only for women with regular periods? Think again. Discover how to use moon syncing to align with your body's natural rhythms in perimenopause and beyond. ...more
Menopause Bestie
March 28, 2025•4 min read
Why You’re Gaining Weight in Perimenopause (Even Though You’re Working Out)”
Discover why weight gain in perimenopause happens even when you're exercising and eating well. Learn how hormone shifts impact metabolism and what you can do about it. ...more
Menopause Bestie
March 28, 2025•4 min read
About Your Menopause Bestie – My Story, My Mission, and Why I'm Here for You
Meet Heather McCarel, certified hormone health and fitness coach, founder of WanderCoach, and your go-to guide for thriving through perimenopause with strength, confidence, and compassion. ...more
Menopause Bestie
March 28, 2025•8 min read
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