Menopause & Perimenopause Weight Loss Online coach nz

Anastasia Bennett

Registered Clinical Nutritionist in New Zealand

Perimenopause & Menopause Weight Loss for Women Over 35 Who Feel Like Their Body Has Changed.

Women often experience sudden weight gain during perimenopause and menopause, even when diet and exercise stay the same. Hormonal changes affect metabolism, sleep, cortisol levels and insulin sensitivity, making fat loss much harder after 40. As a clinical nutritionist specialising in perimenopause weight loss and menopause weight management, I help women understand what is happening in their body and create a personalised plan to support sustainable fat loss, improve gut health and regain energy.

My Story

Why Women Gain Weight During Perimenopause and Menopause

Perimenopause is the transitional phase before menopause, typically starting in your mid-30s and lasting anywhere from 8 to 15 years. During this time, fluctuating oestrogen and progesterone trigger a range of symptoms that are frequently misattributed to stress, burnout, or just getting older.

The most common symptoms are weight gain, heavy periods, mood swings, anxiety, low mood, poor sleep, itchy ears/skin and brain fog.

What makes perimenopause challenging is that symptoms can begin years before most women expect them, and they rarely arrive in isolation.

Menopause is confirmed after 12 consecutive months without a period but by that point, most women have been navigating perimenopause for years.

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An Introduction to This Stage of Life

I focus on helping women with menopause and perimenopause weight loss, gut health and energy levels in New Zealand and overseas. However, first, we need to ask ourselves, what is perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause?

Perimenopause is the transitional phase before menopause, usually starting in a woman’s mid-30s to early 40s, and can last 4-10 years or longer for some. During this time, hormonal fluctuations cause symptoms like irregular periods, heavy bleeding, rage, mood swings and weight gain. Sleep disturbances, joint pain, and fatigue are also common. Hormone levels gradually decrease, making this phase challenging, but lifestyle changes like proper nutrition and exercise can help manage symptoms.

Menopause occurs when a woman has gone 12 months without a period, typically around age 50. It marks the end of menstruation and significant drops in oestrogen and progesterone. Common symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and mood changes. These changes can affect quality of life, but symptoms vary widely in intensity and duration among women.

Postmenopause begins after 12 consecutive months without a period and continues for life. Many menopause symptoms, like hot flashes, subside, but the lower oestrogen levels may increase the risk of osteoporosis and heart disease. Symptoms like vaginal dryness and decreased libido can persist, so ongoing health management, including exercise and regular check-ups, is important for long-term well-being.

Dedicated Coaching Programs

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Dedicated Coaching Programmes

My coaching programmes are designed specifically for women over 35 navigating perimenopause and menopause — helping you lose weight, balance hormones, improve energy, stabilise mood, and feel like yourself again.

I work with women who:

Feel like their body has suddenly changed and they don’t know why
Struggle with stubborn weight gain, especially around the middle
Deal with fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, or anxiety
Have tried diets that used to work — and don’t anymore
Are ready to stop guessing and get a plan that actually fits their body

Ways to Work With Me

1:1 Private Coaching Fully personalised coaching with weekly check-ins, custom nutrition and training plans, daily tracking, and direct access to me. Available as a 16-week, 6-month, or 12-month programme depending on your goals.

The Metabolic Reset Method — 12-Week Group Coaching A structured group programme rebuilding the 8 foundations of metabolic and hormonal health — blood sugar, gut health, sleep, stress, inflammation, movement, hydration, and habits. Live weekly calls, modules, workbooks, and direct messaging support. Next intake starts 27 April.

Online Self-Paced Courses Learn at your own pace with expert-led courses covering perimenopause, menopause, hormones, and nutrition. Perfect if you want education and tools without a coaching commitment.

One-Off Consultation + Plan A single deep-dive session where we look at what’s going on with your body and you leave with a clear, personalised plan to move forward.

Not sure which option is right for you? Book a free consultation and we’ll figure it out together.

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