Menopause and Perimenopause Weight Loss and Wellness Blog
Menopause Weight Loss: Why Women Gain Weight After 40
Many women reach menopause and suddenly feel like their body has changed overnight. The weight that used to be easy to manage begins to creep up. Belly fat appears even though eating habits have not changed. Exercise...
Weight Loss for Women Over 40: Hormones, Metabolism and Fat Loss
Weight Loss for Women Over 40 becomes a new norm. Many women reach their forties and feel like their body suddenly changed. The strategies that used to work in their twenties or thirties stop working. The scale climbs...
How to Calculate Your Maintenance Calories for Weight Loss
If you ask how to lose weight, you’ll hear one answer on repeat: calorie deficit. And yes, fat loss does require a deficit. But here’s what no one explains properly: you cannot calculate a deficit until you know your...
Why Stress is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss
Stress and weight loss seem to go hand in hand, right? You’re doing everything “right” … eating well, exercising, drinking water and yet the scale won’t budge. Or worse, it creeps up. Let’s talk about why stress might...
What is the Easiest Way to Lose Weight?
If you’re in your 40s, dealing with perimenopause, and trying to shed those extra kilos and lose weight, you’ve probably heard a million different “quick fixes” that just don’t work. I’ve been there too, trust me. I...
The Impact of low Iron on Perimenopause
If you’re in your late 30s or 40s and dealing with anxiety, heart flutters, breathlessness, crushing fatigue, poor sleep, or feeling wired but exhausted, you should check your iron levels and remember normal does not...
Perimenopause & Menopause: What’s Actually Going On In Your Body
If your periods have gone weird, your sleep is cooked, you have hot flushes, your moods are all over the place, your jeans are tighter and your GP keeps saying “your bloods are normal”… you’re probably in...
7 Essential Facts About Perimenopause Testing: Can You Really Test for It?
Many women start asking about perimenopause testing when their body suddenly begins changing. One day you’re sleeping well and feeling fine. The next you’re waking at 3am with anxiety, struggling with brain fog,...
Will HRT Help Me Lose Weight?
One of the most common questions I get is: “If I go on HRT, will it help me lose weight?”The answer is NO! HRT is not a weight-loss drug. But it’s also not that simple. To really understand this, we need to look at...
Is Low Vitamin D Making Your Perimenopause Worse?
You’re doing everything right.. eating better, moving your body, trying to sleep but still feel exhausted, moody, bloated, and like your body’s working against you? It might not be your willpower. But what is it...
What Is Perimenopause?
Perimenopause is the transitional period leading up to menopause and can start from mid-30s to early 40s. It can last anywhere from 4 to 10 years, and during this time, the body experiences a range of hormonal changes...
How Nutrition Impacts Mental Health: The Gut-Brain Connection Explained
We often talk about how nutrition affects weight, digestion or energy levels. But what’s often left out of the conversation is how much what you eat affects how you feel. Your mood, motivation, clarity, and mental...
How to Lose 5kg in a Week? Let’s Talk About That…
I get it. You’ve seen those “lose 5kg in a week” headlines everywhere. They’re tempting, right? I mean, who wouldn’t want to shed that much weight in such a short amount of time? But let’s take a reality check for a...
How to Lose a Hanging Belly – For Good
Ah, the dreaded hanging belly. If you're in your 40s, juggling the ups and downs of perimenopause, you know exactly what I mean. That stubborn belly fat seems to appear out of nowhere, even if you're eating well and...
You Can’t Just Pick One Area to Lose Weight – Here’s Why
If you've ever tried to focus on just losing weight in one spot – like your stomach, thighs, or arms – you’ve probably realised it doesn’t quite work that way. Trust me, I’ve been there. I’ve tried everything from...
How to Fight Perimenopause Weight Gain
If you’re in your 40s or early 50s and feeling like your body is changing in ways you can’t control, you’re not alone. Perimenopause can bring a whole bunch of changes, and for many women, weight gain is one of the...
Why Waiting Until January to Lose Weight is a Mistake: Start Today for Real Results
Let’s be real—how many times have you told yourself, “I’ll start lose weight after the holidays” or “New Year, new me!”? You’re not alone. Every year, women (and men, too) promise themselves they’ll get their weight...
120g of Protein: A Mind-blowing Boost for Your Perimenopausal Health!
For perimenopausal women, a daily intake of 120 to 140 grams of protein is ideal. This may sound like a lot, but let me show you how to break it down into your meals and snacks so it doesn’t feel overwhelming. When we...
Hormonal Harmony: Sleep and Perimenopause
One of the most common and most devastating symptoms of perimenopause is undoubtedly sleep disruption. Studies have shown that up to 70% of women suffer from significant sleep disturbances during this period. Depending...
Why Undereating Might Be Your Biggest Weight Loss Roadblock—Especially in Perimenopause
If you’ve been cutting calories, skipping meals, or relying on coffee to power through the day, hoping to shed those stubborn pounds, you might be unknowingly sabotaging your weight loss efforts. Undereating can be a...
Fasting During Perimenopause: What You Need to Know
Fasting has been around for centuries, but it’s gained a lot of traction recently, especially in the wellness world. If you’re navigating perimenopause and trying to manage your weight, you might have considered...
The Weird and Wonderful World of Perimenopause: Unusual Symptoms Explained
When we talk about perimenopause, the first things that usually come to mind are hot flushes and night sweats. But let me tell you, there’s a whole array of lesser-known, downright weird symptoms that can crop up...
How High Cortisol Levels Affect Glucose Metabolism and Contribute to Weight Gain
Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but chronic stress can have more profound effects on your body than you might realize. One of the key players in this process is cortisol, a hormone released by the adrenal glands...
Understanding Perimenopause Symptoms: It’s Not Just Hot Flashes
When we talk about perimenopause, many people immediately think of hot flashes. While hot flashes are one of the common perimenopause symptoms, they’re just the tip of the iceberg. Perimenopause can bring a whole host...
The Role of Mindfulness in Women’s Wellbeing
One of the biggest challenges women face these days is the relentless pressure to be everything to everyone, all of the time. The expectation to put everyone else’s needs ahead of our own, combined with the practical...