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 don’t 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, you’re still not hitting that 130g+ daily target. And let’s be real — 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 isn’t one of them.

Protein isn’t just for bodybuilders.
It’s essential, especially for women in midlife.

If you’ve noticed your energy dipping, your body changing, or your appetite playing tricks on you… protein might be the missing link.

What’s really going on?

As we age, our body’s 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 lately—you’re 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 easy—working out, eating well, sticking to routines—suddenly feel like a battle.

But what if the problem isn’t you?
What if it’s the way your brain’s 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...

You’ve noticed that alcohol hits differently now

• the restless nights,
• the sudden anxiety spikes,
• the sluggish mornings.

Or maybe you just don’t 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.

But here’s 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 wasn’t a get-shit-done kind of person. Five minutes turned into ten. She spent more time chatting than actually making smoothies.

“Mum, can I have a—”

“NO.”

Sharp. Clipped. Immediate regret.

My son picked up on my mood instantly, stepping back, creating space. I wasn’t yelling, but the frustration in my voice was enough.

And here’s the thing—I didn’t even really know why I wa...

Why You Need Protein for Breakfast in Perimenopause (And How It Changes Everything)

Skipping Protein in the Morning? Here’s Why That’s a Big Mistake

Not having protein for breakfast is like trying to run a marathon in flip-flops—you might get through the day, but it’s going to be wobbly, exhausting, and full of unnecessary struggles.

If you’re in perimenopause, what you eat in the morning can set the tone for your entire day—impacting your energy, cravings, metabolism, and even how your bo...

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 noticed your body feeling ‘so...

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 it. Or a teaspoon of peanut butter. Or half a sli...

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 are unpredictable, and that one glass of wine now feels ...

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 might not be "just stress"—they could be...