Why You Need MORE Protein After Menopause (Muscle, Metabolism & Longevity)

If you’re post-menopausal and still thinking about weight loss the way you did in your 30s—stop right there.

The goal now?

Muscle gain and muscle maintenance.

Because muscle is the organ of longevity (As Dr Lyon Says in her great book Forever Strong)—and the #1 way to support it?

Eating enough protein.

 

 

Why Protein is Crucial After Menopause

As estrogen levels decline, everything from metabolism to muscle mass to insulin sensitivity is affected. If you’ve...

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Why I NEVER Tell Clients to Count Calories (And Never Will)

I have never—not once—in my 20 years as a nutritionist—told a client to count calories. And I never will.
Let me tell you why.

 

The Science Doesn’t Add Up

I was lucky enough to do my Master’s in energy intake and expenditure—basically, studying how we eat and burn energy. And here’s what I learned:

Counting calories is wildly inaccurate.

To gain or lose 5 kg in a year, all you need to do is overeat by one medium banana per day. That’s...

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10 Things That Wreck Your Hormones (and How to Fix It)

I’m talking to you—the one who feels like something is off, but you can’t quite put your finger on it.

Maybe you’re waking at 3 a.m., experiencing tingly skin, or noticing more hair in the shower drain. You’re wondering if you might be entering perimenopause, but surely you’re too young… right?

Your periods are still showing up month after month, so it couldn’t be that.

Or maybe you’ve noticed your clothes feel tighter, your mood swings...

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Perimenopause and Mental Health: What Every Woman Needs to Know

You’re Not Feeling Like Yourself…

Moments of brain fog. Snapping at loved ones over something small. Watching yourself have a meltdown and thinking, "Who even is this person?"

Your emotions are running the show, and you don’t know how to get off the train. One moment, you’re managing just fine, and the next, you’re overwhelmed, irritable, or inexplicably sad.

If you’re in your 30s, 40s, or early 50s, and these feelings seem to come out of nowhere, they...

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Weight Loss After 40: Don't Settle thrive during Perimenopause and After Menopause

 

Why Weight Loss Feels Different After 40

Let’s face it—our bodies after 40 feel like they’ve thrown out the old rulebook. The weight loss tricks that worked in your 30s suddenly don’t. You’re eating the same, exercising more, and yet the scale seems to have a mind of its own. What’s going on?

Here’s the truth: hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause completely shift the way your body handles fat, muscle, and energy. But this...

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Boost Gut Health and Ease Perimenopause Symptoms with these Gut Health Hacks

Uncategorized Nov 18, 2024

Perimenopause can feel like a constant rollercoaster.

One minute, you’re feeling fine, and the next, you’re bloated, sluggish, or suddenly intolerant to foods you’ve eaten for years.

These unpredictable shifts in your body are largely driven by fluctuating hormones, which not only affect your mood and energy but also have a significant impact on your gut health.

Your gut microbiome—home to trillions of bacteria—plays a key role in digestion, immunity, and even...

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Worried About Expensive Urine? The Missing Ingredient in Choosing the Right Supplements

lifestyle perimenopause Nov 15, 2024

When it comes to supplements, many of us dive straight into the world of pills, powders, and capsules with the hope of boosting our health. But here’s the thing: just like a toolbox full of tools, the right supplement is only effective when you know what you need. Imagine trying to fix a leaking pipe with a hammer—you wouldn’t do that, right? The same goes for choosing supplements. So, what’s the missing ingredient?

 

It’s simple: start with your needs.

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Mastering Your Cycle: Training and Nutrition

Feeling overwhelmed with conflicting advice on how to eat and train throughout your menstrual cycle?

One moment you’re told to push through a tough workout, and the next, you’re advised to take it easy before your period. It’s enough to make anyone confused!

The truth is, training and nutrition around your cycle can be a powerful ally if approached with a little bit of information mixed with knowing your body.

By learning to listen to your body and understanding your...

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Chocolate Cravings? Discover the Surprising Reasons Women Canโ€™t Resist

Have you ever been the “good girl” all week, only to find yourself yearning for chocolate when your period is just around the corner? You’d brave a downpour just to get your hands on some cocoa goodness!

Before you start trash-talking yourself, let me assure you—it’s not all your fault. You’re not to blame, but you can do something about it.

 

Here Are 8 Little-Known Reasons Behind Those Cravings

Let’s Break It Down

We’re constantly...

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How to 'Get Through' Menopause with Ease

Perimenopause & Menopause; a effing shit time with the hallmark of constant frustration, body not working properly, a time in life when shit hits the fan

The Menopause Transition is a time when shit often hits the fan. Our bodies stop responding to what has always worked which leaves us frustrated and overwhelmed with all the things we ‘should be’ doing.  

By focusing solely on actions—what we should and shouldn't do, you’ll end up...

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