Trying to âeat more protein,â but get stuck at snack time? I love talking about snacks as this is one place where, for most women, can have a lot of easy wins. (or is the place that is letting you down the most right now)
Ok, so you have probably heard that a higher-protein way of eating can help with weight management in perimenopause and postmenopause while also smoothing brain fog, cravings, energy dips, and recovery.
True.... BUT not all high-protein diets are created equal.
Youâve probably heard of limiting beliefs.
But have you ever considered that your positive self-image might also be in the way?
Let me explain with a story.
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I was speaking with a woman who was struggling with weight around her middle... so common in midlife. I asked a few questions to see if I could help.
She cut me off:
âI eat healthy. I did a nutrition course when I was 20 and have eaten well ever since. Thatâs not the problem.â
I nodded politely, but in truth, it was...
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Hot flushes are talked about the most when we bring up menopause.
But this isnât usually the first symptom - While physical symptoms become more obvious closer to your final period, the transition often starts more quietly.
Slight changes in your cycle or mood, subtle shifts that blood tests miss.. but you feel them.
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If youâve been wondering âIs this normal?â or thinking âWhy does no one talk about this?â, youâre not alone. If youâre feeling off lately, emotionally drained, physically...
You know you need more protein.
You've read the articles, heard the podcasts, and maybe even felt the effects: less energy, muscle loss, and those stubborn midlife cravings that donât respond to willpower alone.
So you start loading up your plate with grilled chicken, lentils, quinoa, maybe some Greek yoghurt. But despite your best efforts, youâre still not hitting that 130g+ daily target. And letâs be real â eating that much food can feel exhausting.
If you're consistently falling short - sa...
The wellness world loves a trend.
But the recent sport light on protein isnât one of them.
Protein isnât just for bodybuilders.
Itâs essential, especially for women in midlife.
If youâve noticed your energy dipping, your body changing, or your appetite playing tricks on you⊠protein might be the missing link.
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As we age, our bodyâs ability to build and maintain muscle slows down.
This is called anabolic resistance.
Think of your body like a house.
When you were you...
If you're struggling with motivation latelyâyouâre not alone.
In perimenopause and menopause, hormonal shifts can leave even the most disciplined women feeling flat, scattered, and frustrated. Things that used to feel easyâworking out, eating well, sticking to routinesâsuddenly feel like a battle.
But what if the problem isnât you?
What if itâs the way your brainâs reward system is wired during this new season of life?
Enter: Gamifying your life.
Gamifying simply means turning everyday ha...
I know the thought has crossed your mind...
Youâve noticed that alcohol hits differently now
Or maybe you just donât bounce back like you used to.
Yet, giving it up? That feels like a big step.
Because for years, alcohol has been a reward, a social norm, a way to unwind.
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But hereâs the thing:
After 40, alcohol is secretly working against you. The friend you once knew has gone and in her place is vindictive B, ...
Why Am I So Angry?
I stood at the smoothie counter, tapping my foot, willing the server to move faster. She clearly wasnât a get-shit-done kind of person. Five minutes turned into ten. She spent more time chatting than actually making smoothies.
âMum, can I have aââ
âNO.â
Sharp. Clipped. Immediate regret.
My son picked up on my mood instantly, stepping back, creating space. I wasnât yelling, but the frustration in my voice was enough.
And hereâs the thingâI didnât even really know why I wa...
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Not having protein for breakfast is like trying to run a marathon in flip-flopsâyou might get through the day, but itâs going to be wobbly, exhausting, and full of unnecessary struggles.
If youâre in perimenopause, what you eat in the morning can set the tone for your entire dayâimpacting your energy, cravings, metabolism, and even how your bo...
If youâre post-menopausal and still thinking about weight loss the way you did in your 30sâstop 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)âand the #1 way to support it?
Eating enough protein.
 
As estrogen levels decline, everything from metabolism to muscle mass to insulin sensitivity is affected. If youâve noticed your body feeling âso...
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