Eat, move, and live in sync — so your body finally feels like home again.
Your hormones are shifting — but your power isn’t.
Reduce symptoms, restore steady energy, and rebuild strength and confidence with a plan designed for women 40+ navigating perimenopause or menopause.
Why Midlife Feels So Hard — and Why It’s Not Your Fault
Your body is changing — energy, sleep, cravings, and shape included — but the advice you get is still built for women half your age.
You’ve tried the supplements, the fasting windows, the old workouts, the cutting-carbs/cutting-calories/cutting-your-will-to-live routines.
You’ve Googled until 2 a.m.
You’ve listened to every midlife podcast, tried to “be good,” and wondered why your body suddenly has its own agenda.
You’re smart. You’re capable. You’ve handled harder things. But this feels slippery — like the rules keep changing and no one handed you the updated playbook.
Here’s what I want you to know: You haven’t failed. You’ve simply been following plans that weren’t built for this stage of life.
That’s why I created the SUMMER Method — a midlife-specific approach that blends nutrition, strength, and mindset coaching in a way that finally aligns with your physiology.
It helps you understand what’s changing, what your body needs now, and how to support it — so you can feel steady, strong, and in control again.
Because once you understand what your body actually needs, midlife finally makes sense.
I see you. I hear you. And I’m right here with you.
Imagine that in just a few months, you could shift from…
Rather than throwing random tips at your symptoms, we move through six purposeful phases:
Dragging yourself out of bed, living on coffee, and crashing by 3 p.m.→ to waking up with real energy, moving through your day with focus, strength, and breathing room.
Feeling hijacked by symptoms — heat waves, brain fog, shifting weight, unpredictable moods…
→ to feeling steady again, with practical tools that actually work for your midlife body.
Tugging at your clothes, dodging cameras, and shrinking your world because you don’t feel like “you”…
→ to feeling confident again, showing up fully, and reclaiming the spark you thought you’d lost.
Trying to DIY your way out of midlife changes, piecing together podcasts and generic advice…
→ to having a real plan designed for you, backed by support that feels human, kind, and doable.
This is what we build together inside the Second Summer Signature Solution.
Meet Byrd
I’m Byrd Schas, Registered Dietitian and founder of Second Summer Nutrition — a space built to help women understand their changing bodies and thrive through menopause feeling capable, steady, and supported.
After seeing how confusing midlife advice can be — and experiencing it firsthand — I created the SUMMER Method to cut through the noise and give women a plan that actually makes sense: grounded in science, flexible for real life, and designed to help you feel strong, vibrant, and unstoppable — without fad diets, guilt, or overwhelm.
The SUMMER Method: Your Menopause Roadmap
You’ve tried what worked back in the day, but your body has changed, sweet pea. That’s where the SUMMER Method comes in — a science-backed, midlife-specific framework designed to help you feel clear, steady, and confident again.
Created for women who are ready to stop guessing and start thriving, this five-part approach helps you restore balance, rebuild strength, and rediscover confidence that lasts — meeting you where you are and guiding you forward with purpose.
Inside the SUMMER Method, You’ll Move Through:
Swift Wins — quick, simple shifts that bring early relief and momentum
Stability — balanced nutrition + movement habits that steady your energy, sleep, and mood
Strength — progressive nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle techniques that build muscle and confidence
Specialization — personalized strategies and recommendations that fit your symptoms and your story
Sustainability — lasting know-how and results you can maintain for the long run
Why It Works
Most programs try to make midlife women fit a one-size-fits-all plan.
The SUMMER Method flips that script — it works with your changing physiology, not against it – so every step feels doable, strategic, and rooted in research.
This isn’t another diet.
It’s midlife nutrition and lifestyle coaching that finally makes sense.
Real Words from Real Women
Women who are sleeping better, feeling stronger, and finally living with the kind of balance they thought was gone for good.
I had plateaued in weight loss about a year after bariatric surgery. I was close to my goal, but not there. I was frustrated that I had come so far but couldn't get all the way there, and my confidence wasn't at its highest. I needed a personalized and professional approach. I thrived when I focused on healthier eating as not being boring and just eating less. Incorporating new foods and recipes into my life made working on my health fun and exciting. Besides weighing less, I feel stronger, both physically and emotionally. Byrd doesn't just go through a regimented program. She listens and customizes each session and remembers things you discuss together. The personalization is really motivating. It's a step to get you going in the right direction and you will find it enjoyable. It's hard, don't get me wrong, but it's not difficult. It was a pleasure working with Byrd. She truly cares and is very personable. It was great to see her just as excited about my accomplishments as I was! If you’re on the fence, I definitely recommend taking the leap.
Before we started working together, I was trying to manage weight gain, and overall, breaking the cycle of my current eating style. I found that I was not making the best choices. These challenges were affecting me because they were slowing me down, literally. I’m going through a hard time with a lot of moving parts right now. And working with Byrd has calmed me down to take time and pay attention. Since starting to work with Byrd, I’m feeling more confident–she’s knowledgeable and authentic. I truly believe she offers the ultimate holistic approach. Join her program.
I didn't know that all the symptoms I was experiencing could be linked to perimenopause until I started seeing Byrd for nutrition counseling. My husband especially noticed how my mood had shifted, which had affected our relationship. I found Byrd to be supportive and understanding, encouraging and motivating, and knowledgeable and trustworthy. She helped me stay consistent, and I’ve noticed improvements in my physical health, emotional well-being, nutrition habits, and exercise. Among my biggest “wins” working with her were getting my doctor onboard with trying HRT and finally realizing what Byrd meant by "enough" protein. I am six months into using HRT and it has been a huge help. I have also started really focusing on protein which has helped me feel full throughout the day. I’d definitely recommend Byrd’s program to anyone–she is great and easy to work with. To anyone who’s considering signing up, I’d say “Just do it.”
Before working with Byrd, I was really dragging–I mean full-body tired, waking up drenched in the middle of the night, and gaining weight no matter what I did. My mood went from fine one minute to serious rage the next, and, on a scale of 1-10 my libido was at a -6. It felt like living in the Twilight Zone. Byrd made things that felt super confusing suddenly make sense. She kept it real, gave me simple steps to follow, and somehow managed to make me laugh even when I was hormonal and hangry. Just making a few key shifts to my food and sleep gave me energy again—not just to exercise, but to enjoy life. I started thinking more clearly, stopped feeling guilty about taking care of myself, and even dusted off my guitar for the first time in years. One thing that I didn’t really expect was that I got back to relishing the time I get to spend with my family and friends rather than it feeling like an exhausting chore. Oh! And I got back into jeans I hadn’t worn since pre-pandemic. My body just feels good now. Working with Byrd didn’t just change my health—it changed how I show up in my life. I am so grateful that I found her program.
From Fatigue and Frustration to Strength and Stability — Here’s How We’ll Make That Transformation Happen Together.
The Second Summer Signature Solution combines expert guidance, scientifically sound strategies, and the accountability you need to feel stronger, clearer, and more in control — without restriction or overwhelm.
Here’s what’s inside your 12-week journey:
Six private 1:1 sessions with Byrd — Personalized coaching focused on your goals, symptoms, and lifestyle
Monthly group coaching calls — Stay motivated and supported alongside women who get it
Midweek check-ins + priority feedback — So you never lose momentum between sessions
Handouts, habit trackers, and video modules — Practical tools designed for real life, not perfection
Private community access — Connection, accountability, and ongoing encouragement
Meal planning and Recipe Support — So your choices start to become second nature
Access to discounted professional — grade supplements that are third-party verified – To cover any bases
A proven framework designed for long-term confidence — not quick fixes
The opportunity to continue working with Byrd beyond the 12-week program
Your body, your plan, your pace — with the structure and support to make it last.
Before vs After:
Hot flashes, brain fog, unpredictable energy
Brain fog and irritability
Weight gain despite “doing the same things”
Feeling isolated and dismissed
Fewer symptoms, steady energy, restful sleep
Clear focus and emotional stability
Nutrition and movement strategies that finally work
Feeling supported, informed, and in charge
Is This Program Right for You?
This program is a good fit if you’re ready to be a teammate with your body instead of its critic. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be willing.
You’re a great fit if you’re ready to:
Experiment and be honest about what’s working
Set aside a bit of time each week for sessions and small changes
Look at food, movement, stress, and sleep as connected pieces
Play the long game instead of chasing quick fixes
Second Summer is not for you if:
You’re hoping for a strict meal plan to follow without reflection
You prioritize rapid weight loss above all else
You want a quick fix you can set and forget.
This is collaborative work — thoughtful, supportive, and designed for women who are ready to be active participants in their own care.
Ready to Begin Your Second Summer?
It starts with one simple step:
A free call In just 30 minutes, you’ll gain clarity on your symptoms, a personalized roadmap, and expert guidance to help you thrive in midlife and beyond.
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