Generation M Quotes

“Learn to say no. It’s okay to set boundaries that reflect what you can and can’t handle. It’s not the amount of time but the quality of the work that matters.”
― Jessica Shepherd, Generation M: Living Well in Perimenopause and Menopause

“Stop multitasking. While it is tempting to catch up on texts while watching TV or talking on the phone, multitasking impairs focus and memory.”
― Jessica Shepherd, Generation M: Living Well in Perimenopause and Menopause

“studies show that strength training can also significantly reduce depression and improve body image in midlife women as well. It may even help regulate hormone levels and lessen the impact of hot flashes.”
― Jessica Shepherd, Generation M: Living Well in Perimenopause and Menopause

“am not a proponent of fad diets, fasts, or eating plans that are overly restrictive. Not only do they have the potential to negatively impact your metabolism in the long run, but any diet that requires ongoing deprivation is not sustainable.”
― Jessica Shepherd, Generation M: Living Well in Perimenopause and Menopause

“Just twelve minutes of yoga a day can improve bone mineral density in your spine, hips, and femur. Better yet, it improves posture, balance, and coordination. And it leads to greater range of motion, more strength, and less”
― Jessica Shepherd, Generation M: Living Well in Perimenopause and Menopause

“One activity that truly stands out for bone health and fall prevention is yoga.”
― Jessica Shepherd, Generation M: Living Well in Perimenopause and Menopause

“Along with working on your posture, improving the strength of your glute (i.e., butt!) and thigh muscles can protect your hip bones. A simple “bridge” exercise is a good place to start.”
― Jessica Shepherd, Generation M: Living Well in Perimenopause and Menopause

“estimated 50 percent of women over fifty years old will experience an osteoporosis-related fracture, often with devastating consequences in terms of disability, mortality, and personal costs.”
― Jessica Shepherd, Generation M: Living Well in Perimenopause and Menopause

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive and do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”
― Jessica Shepherd, Generation M: Living Well in Perimenopause and Menopause

“Recent studies have pointed out the large variations between African American, Hispanic, Japanese, Chinese, and Caucasian women when it comes to the severity of their symptoms and the treatment options they are offered.”
― Jessica Shepherd, Generation M: Living Well in Perimenopause and Menopause

“Women are so often at the center of their families. We comprise half the workforce in this country.”
― Jessica Shepherd, Generation M: Living Well in Perimenopause and Menopause

“The most common symptoms include fatigue, joint pain, sleep disturbance, and headaches.”
― Jessica Shepherd, Generation M: Living Well in Perimenopause and Menopause