Hey there, it's Rena!
Nice to meet you!
Hey there, it's Rena!
Nice to meet you!
I’m Rena Hedeman - Certified Nutrition Coach, Certified Life Coach, and founder of Thrive After 45
And if you’re here, I already know something about you: You care about your health, your energy, and how you feel in your body.
I want the absolute best for you, and I’m committed to helping you get it. Because I know firsthand how frustrating it can be to do all the “right” things - eat right, exercise regularly and still not get the results you want.
How I Got Here (aka, Why I Get It)
Like many women, I hit midlife and thought I had my health and fitness figured out—until my metabolism, energy and joints decided to have other plans.
My energy slowly decreased. My body felt different. That ‘middle aged spread’? Appeared out of nowhere and stubborn as hell! I was doing all the things that used to work—but nothing was working!
Sure, I knew that declining hormones and general “aging” were partially to blame. But I wanted to know more.
So, frustrated by all this, I threw myself into learning about metabolic health, hormones, nutrition, aging, and what it actually takes for women over 45 to thrive. Not just “age gracefully” but actually flourish — and look & feel strong, vivacious, healthy and better than ever.
I wanted answers—not just for myself, but for the countless women around me feeling just as frustrated.
Now, as a Certified Nutrition & Life Coach specializing in metabolic health, I help women cut through the noise, take back control of their bodies, and start feeling like themselves again—strong, lean, energized, and confident in midlife & beyond.
What I Do (and How I Can Help YOU)
Here’s the truth: Fat loss, muscle strength, and energy don’t just “happen” after 45—they need a new approach.
I teach women how to:
Boost their metabolism naturally (no more extreme dieting or deprivation)
Lose stubborn fat & keep it off (without exhausting workouts)
Eat in a way that supports their hormones & energy levels (no more guesswork!)
Stay strong, lean & vibrant—at ANY age.
And because I’m also a Certified Life Coach (with 16 years’ experience), we work on the mindset shifts that make it all not only possible but also sustainable—so you don’t just lose the weight, you keep it off and stay lean, strong and healthy - ALL of which help you avoid ailments and age-related diseases.
I don’t believe in quick fixes or fads. I believe in real strategies that work with your body, not against it.
Where to Start
If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck and start feeling amazing again, here’s how I can help:
1. Subscribe to My Free Weekly Email:
Every week, I send out practical, science-backed strategies for fat loss, metabolism, and vitality—so you can feel your best without the extremes.
2️. Work With Me One-on-One and GET RESULTS:
If you want personalized nutrition coaching to help you reach your health & weight goals, I offer private coaching for women (and men too) who are serious about making lasting changes.
Life after 45 or 50 is not a downhill ride — it’s your opportunity to become your strongest, healthiest, most vibrant self. And I’d love to show you how.
Let’s do this together. 💛
#ThriveAfter45
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Rena Hedeman Formal Bio
Rena Hedeman is a Certified Nutrition Coach, Certified Life Coach, and the founder of Thrive After 45, a movement dedicated to helping women over 45 reclaim their health, metabolism, and confidence—without fads or extremes.
With a B.A. from Yale University and certification from the International Coaching Federation, Rena has spent more than 15 years coaching thousands of men and women from a variety of backgrounds. Her expertise now focuses on metabolic health, nutrition, and sustainable fat loss strategies for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause.
Certified by the Nutritional Coaching Institute and soon to be credentialed by Harvard Medical School Executive Education, Rena blends science-backed nutrition with mindset coaching to help women stop fighting their bodies and start working with them—so they can finally achieve lasting energy, strength, vitality and optimal health.
Rena is known for her compassion and her ability to cut through the noise, demystify midlife metabolism, and create personalized, sustainable health strategies that fit seamlessly into her clients’ lives. With a deep understanding of both nutrition and behavioral change, she helps women not only transform their health—but sustain it for life
