How do you feel when you hear the phrase "What's for dinner"? If you're anything like me, it brings up a bunch of different emotions!

If you're trying to prioritize your OWN health, with anti-inflammatory meals, you might find that it's hard to cook for your family, too.

But what if I told you that I have a solution that let's you cook family meals just THREE nights a week - anti-inflammatory, easy, delicious, and family-friendly?! Sounds too good to be true, right?

In this week's episode of The Family Fork I'm giving you the complete method for making this way a cooking a reality. It's called the Component Cooking method, and it's going to completely change your life!

Once you've listened and taken notes, try the method for yourself, using the Family Fork Dinner Guide (available here for free!)

Then, grab monthly meal plans in the Supper Club, so you're never without a Component Cooking plan again.

Links mentioned, and ways to connect:
- The Family Fork Dinner Guide
- The Supper Club monthly recipes, bonus guides, coaching sessions, and more!

Ashley Malik is a women's health and wellness coach, helping busy moms lose weight in perimenopause. You can learn more, and discover how to work with Ashley, by clicking here!

Feel like you're always looking for that ONE THING that will finally help you lose weight in perimenopause?

I wish I could tell you there was an "easy button". But the truth is that it takes a well coordinated effort of a few approaches, to finally lose weight in perimenopause.

Don't worry though, it's easier than you think!

In this episode of The Family Fork I'm giving you the exact, step-by-step playbook of what it took for me to lose 10 lbs (and gain muscle!) in perimenopause. There's no holding back, and I'm giving you the exact roadmap, which will work for you, too!

Be sure to listen to the last half of the episode, where you'll hear a real-world example of how to use THE secret sauce for weight loss!

Links mentioned, and ways to connect:
- The Perimenopause Weight Loss Method program details
- The ONLY workout programs I use (that helped me lose 65 lbs!)
- Protein for Perimenopause (free guide)

Ashley Malik is a women's health and wellness coach, helping busy moms lose weight in perimenopause. You can learn more, and discover how to work with Ashley, by clicking here.

Are you trying to manage your weight, and other perimenopause symptoms...but you're worried about falling off track over the holidays? (Or worse yet, thinking about "restarting" in the new year?!) Don't let the upcoming season throw you off course!

Grab a notebook and a pen, because you're going to want to take notes! In this episode of The Family Fork we're looking at how holiday traditions around food and alcohol can derail your health and wellness goals.

Plus, you get very specific strategies for maintaining anti-inflammatory eating throughout the holidays...without feeling deprived...without saying goodbye to holiday food traditions.

And we definitely cover how to manage alcohol, not drinking, and how to get into the mindset of being ok with that.

Links mentioned, and ways to get in touch:

• Savor the Season Holiday Cookbook
• Prime Protein (my top fav protein!)
• Vegan Chocolate Protein (creamy like hot cocoa!) **Use code ASHLEYS1NOV15 for 15% off!
• Swig tumblers as conversation starters
• More anti-inflammatory resources here

Ashley Malik is a women's health and wellness coach, helping women lose weight in perimenopause. You can learn more, and discover how to work with Ashley, by clicking here.

"Gut health” is a phrase that gets thrown around a lot these days. You even see it on products like soda, chips, and prepackaged snacks, claiming that they’re good for your gut health.

But what does it mean to have good gut health? How do you know if your gut is unhealthy?

And the BIG question, how does perimenopause impact your gut health?

In this episode, we dig into all of that, and more! Plus, you'll hear some slightly embarrassing (well, vulnerable!) personal stories about my own gut health journey, and how I’m managing things in perimenopause.

And once you've decided that you definitely need to eat right to support your gut health, grab the free Family Fork Dinner Guide here! Filled with anti-inflammatory dinners that are easy, delish, and family friendly!

Ashley Malik is a women's health and wellness coach, helping women lose weight in perimenopause. You can learn more, and discover how to work with Ashley, by clicking here.

You've heard that you should eat more protein in perimenopause, but what does that even mean?

It leaves you wondering how much, what kind is best...and ultimately you just grab a protein shake.

In this episode of The Family Fork you'll learn exactly how much protein you need in midlife, what kind is best, and you'll even get a plan for how to meet your protein requirement everyday.

Protein helps you lose weight in perimenopause, reduces cravings by keeping you fuller for longer, and will help you actually enjoy this season of life.

• Download the FREE Protein for Perimenopause guide with recipes, a daily plan, and more...that you can start today!

• Looking for more protein-rich recipes? Grab the Family Fork Dinner Guide here for anti-inflammatory dinners that are also family friendly!

Do you get down on yourself when you give up (again!), when things get really challenging?

Believe it or not, this is just your brain trying to keep you safe! Because challenging things like weight loss and eating healthy require hard work and dedication. And those are not things your brain loves.

In this episode of The Family Fork you'll learn about various types of resistance, why your brain wants you to give up (agh!), and how to manage resistance, so that you can actually achieve your health and wellness goals!

If you're tired of knowing WHAT to do, but never actually DOING it, this episode is for you!

And if you're ready to get started on a health and wellness journey that is realistic, actionable, and gets you results quickly, click here!

Ashley Malik is a women's health and wellness coach, specializing in anti-inflammatory nutrition for women with perimenopause or hypothyroidism. You can learn more, and discover how to work with Ashley, by clicking here.

Did you know it IS possible to lose weight in perimenopause?

It requires a different approach than you're used to, but doing the "right" things with your nutrition, fitness, and mindset can help the number on the scale to budge. Finally!

In this episode we dig into what kind of fitness and nutrition works best for perimenopause weight loss. Learn how cardio is a no-go, and why nutrition is about more than the food you eat.

Plus, you'll get an inside look at what it takes to adjust your mindset, to achieve the weight loss goals you're after!

• To get started on your own journey, DM the word PERIMENOPAUSE to me on Instagram, or send me an email to ashley@ashleymalik.com.
• Kick-off your anti-inflammatory nutrition journey with a dinner plan that is family-friendly, too! Click here to download your copy and start cooking today!

You've heard about an anti-inflammatory diet, but how do you know if it's right for you?

An anti-inflammatory diet can help women with hypothyroidism, who are in perimenopause, and who are over 40 years old. (It definitely can't hurt you!)

But in this episode we identify 10 symptoms of inflammation, that aren't talked about regularly. Listen in to see which symptoms you're experiencing, and learn what you can do about it!

Be sure to check out the fascinating show on Netflix, too: Hack your Health: Secrets to your Gut

And when you're ready to get started on an easy, delicious, and family-friendly anti-inflammatory plan, grab a FREE copy of the Family Fork Meal plan!