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...
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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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...