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Pause Strong: A Movement From Lifespan to Healthspan

A science-backed, comprehensive approach to helping you create habits that lower inflammation, nourish your body properly, and maintain essential muscle and bone health. Lifetime access to continuously updated education and resources for just $49.
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Discover our NEW comprehensive wellness program, developed by Dr. Mary Claire Haver. Based on the Menopause Toolkit and expanding the popular Pause Strong 28-Day Free Challenge, you’ll dive deep into the six tools that reduce symptoms, build strength, and support long-term health.

No subscriptions — purchase once for access to continuously updated education and resources.

What is the pause strong program?

The Pause Strong Online Program provides you with a roadmap to help you build strength during perimenopause and menopause to support long-term health. Hormonal changes increase the risk of muscle and bone loss, which may lead to a slower metabolism. Restrictive dieting and under-fueling can make these challenges worse by draining energy and weakening muscle and bone. Real, sustainable results come from eating enough protein, lifting weights, staying active, and avoiding deprivation-based approaches. Join the Pause Strong Online Program and start building a stronger, healthier future today.

How do I access the program?

The Pause Strong Online Program is housed in The 'Pause Life Free Community. Once you purchase access to the Program you will be prompted to create an account and you can get started right away. Your one-time purchase provides you with lifetime access to the course materials.

What do I need to get started?

The Pause Strong Online Program includes a downloadable and printable journal to guide you the course materials. You will learn how to fuel your body with lean proteins and fiber rich foods. You may eventually need access to some exercise equipment such as dumbbells, but if you are just getting started, bodyweight exercises and walking is just fine!

The 6 Tools in Our Toolkit

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Tool #1: Nutrition 
Nutritional strategies with a focus on consuming adequate protein and fiber for lasting health.
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 Tool #2: Exercise 
Move your body with purpose. Exercise to build strength, protect your bones, for health and power, not thinness.
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Tool #3: Pharmacology 
Modern medicine meets menopause with safe, evidence-based pharmacology that relieve symptoms and protect long-term health.
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Tool #4: Stress Reduction
Support overall wellbeing with stress reduction techniques including mindfulness, meditation and breath-work.
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Tool #5: Sleep
Rest as medicine to more achieve more restful nights, brighter mornings, and better energy throughout your days.
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Tool #6: Community
Communities allow us to share experiences, support each other, and build confidence, while fostering belonging, and a sense of togetherness.
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THE CHALLENGE THAT STARTED IT ALL

More Than 170,000 Women Have Begun Their Pause Strong Journey

"The Pause Strong Challenge got me out of my comfort zone and helped me develop a new perspective on my lifestyle. With the purpose to build strength. It was challenging and it was enough for me to break out of some unhealthy patterns by changing things up! Motivated me to keep going, because I’m not deteriorating as I age, I’m only getting stronger!"
- Kimberly D., Pause Strong Challenge participant
"The Pause Strong Challenge got me to lift weights for the first time in my life. I was so sore when I started, but over time it got better. I did the challenge 3 times in a row and I just joined a gym and have a trainer 1/week. Thank you!'
- Susan A., Pause Strong Challenge participant
"The Pause Strong Challenge is my favorite! I love a good challenge because it keeps me accountable to my goals and makes my health a priority. Over the past year, I’ve been laser focused on learning how to eat high protein and high healthy fat and the challenge taught me how to eat a variety of plants and veggies."
- Deb S., Pause Strong Challenge participant
"The most impactful thing for me with the challenge was that it showed me, through the tracker, where I was short in my diet - fiber and 30 weekly plants. It was really eye opening."
- Kimberly D., Pause Strong Challenge participant
"I lost 5 lbs. during the challenge. Excited to continue with what I learned to making my body stronger. I feel so much better feeding my body more plants and adding protein. I was only able to walk during the challenge due to still recovering from my hysterectomy but look forward to adding weights and a rebounder as I am able."
- April H., Pause Strong Challenge participant
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    Developed By an OBGYN Who's Right There With You

    We have a powerful opportunity to redefine how we live and how we age. The goal is no longer just to live longer, it’s to live better.

    Gone are the days of restriction and deprivation with a goal of becoming smaller. And, while this program includes nutrition recommendations, there are no meal plans (though I will provide some suggestions and recommendations throughout). I encourage you to welcome the days of fueling your body with adequate nutrition, preserving and protecting your muscles and bones with resistance training, and moving your body to maintain and improve your cardiovascular health. 

    What you do today will affect the woman you are in twenty or thirty years. The tools in my Toolkit will provide the path!

    Finding Strength in Community

    Being part of a supportive group, whether in person or online, offers connection, understanding, and encouragement during a time when both emotional and physical shifts are happening.

    Form connections with others who can relate to you and help you build your confidence, work through challenges, and reach your goals.
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    We've Got Answers

    What is pause strong?

    The Pause Strong FREE Challenge and Online Program are built upon the six most powerful, evidence-based changes you can incorporate into your daily life to create strength and resilience. I walk you through changes to your nutrition and exercise routines and provide practical strategies to help you negotiate pharmacological options, sleep issues and the effects stress has on your body, in an effort to help you feel better today and for years to come.

    When does the program start and finish?

    You can start at any time! While the free challenge is 28 days, my hope is that it will be a starting point for you and that you'll keep going long after day 28. The Pause Strong Program can provide you with more information and deeper insights that will keep you focused on living Pause Strong!

    WHAT APP DO YOU SUGGEST TO TRACK MICRONUTRIENTS?

    My favorite is Cronometer , but you can use whatever nutritional tracker you prefer.

    Are supplements necessary?

    Supplements are not required to be successful, but they can help to fill gaps in your nutrition.

    I CAN'T LOGIN OR RESET MY pause strong PASSWORD. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

    Please contact us for login help at success@thepauselife.com  

    how can i access my supplements subscription?

    Login to your customer portal to manage your subscriptions. 

    Nutrition First, Supplement the Gaps

    While no supplement replaces a foundation of nutritious eating, movement, sleep, and stress management, targeted formulations can help address common nutrient gaps.

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    Your body is not a problem to solve, it’s an asset to protect.

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