It may surprise you to know that there are actually 34 symptoms of menopause. Some are more common than others and whilst most women won’t have to deal with all of these changes the sheer number of possibilities may seem daunting. So what are the 34 symptoms of menopause? It …
Read on my ravenous friend we are going to learn how to control menopause hunger easily. Menopause hunger is the type of intense hunger that hits hot and hard and short of unburdening the fridge of that delicious looking whole chicken it seems impossible to get under control. I struggle …
Intermittent fasting is a trend on the rise. The main benefit of intermittent fasting for menopausal women is that it is easy and no-fuss. It is no secret that bloating and menopause weight gain go hand in hand. Fasting to stop bloating, and lose menopause weight works extremely well. It is similar to …
As I have said many times in my posts “losing weight over 50 is very different to when you wer younger”. It’s no longer about eating lettuce and cottage cheese after sweating your body weight at the local gym like you did in your 20’s and 30’s. So what are …
Are you struggling with losing menopausal belly fat and keeping it off? Menopause weight is like that clingy child that hangs on around your middle and won’t let go. You get rid of it for it only to come back in greater bulk and so much more stubborn to remove. …
You didn’t have to worry about having the right mind set for losing weight when you were in your 20’s. You would stock the fridge with celery and cottage cheese, starve yourself for 3 or 4 weeks and lose 3 or 4 kilos? Then when you hit 40 it was …
Menopause symptoms for some women can be difficult and include, putting on weight especially around our mid section, hot flushes, night sweats, poor sleep quality, lack of energy, brain fog and more. To avoid making these symptoms worse here are 6 foods to stop eating during menopause. To reduce menoapuse …
Have you been feeling more anxious than usual? Maybe you are bone shattingly tired, or you find yourself craving sugar. Perhaps you’ve been waking in the night for no apparent reason. You could be experiencing adrenal fatigue. Read on to find adrenal fatigue foods, tests and supplements, what they are …
When I first started my weight loss efforts in perimenopause and on into menopause I could have done with a comprehensive list of foods I could enjoy without the worry of it finding its way directly onto my newly aquired belly. Or of foods I should avoid because they were …
This post was originally just going to be about a deep breathing exercise that I use to relax. However, a mutation took place. Wait. What? It’s all good, there’s nothing revolting going on here. Except. It is five in the morning, I’m in my gym clothes, no makeup… Seriously though, …
Once we enter perimenopause we know we may have to deal with some of the usual symptoms that this time of life brings such as hot flushes, night sweats and weight gain. But there are some other symptoms that many women don’t realise may become part of their lives while …
We learn more everyday how key gut health to our overall health and that it is important to improve your gut health naturally in midlife if you have been stuggling with health issues.r As we go through perimenopause and into menopause the changes in hormones can mess with our weight, …
These are my first choices for weight loss kitchen essentials for easy meal preparation. It’s important to keep things simple and convenient, especially when your are trying to change habits. One of the easiest ways to lose weight and get rid of that muffin top especially in midlife, menopause or …
When I first plunged into my weight loss journey over 5 years ago I didn’t have a plan. I had no idea where to start and had nightmare thoughts of all my past diets on repeat play through my head. I didn’t have a “best tips to make menopause weight …
Apple Cider Vinegar has a long list of health benefits especially for women who are going through perimenopause and menopause. For many years women have been using apple cider vinegar for hot flashes with great success. See below for dosage and other uses including making it easier to lose menopause …
For midlife women, how to improve your health and live longer becomes something we begin to think more about the older we get. What if you could go to the doctor and get a prescription for a tablet that would fix all the health problems you’re at more risk of …
Once you hit 50 it is not as easy to lose weight as it was when you were younger. And back then the weight didn’t hang around your middle like an overly clingy child. It’s a little more difficult to get rid of now and there are a few hurdles …
If you’ve spent any time browsing through my website you’ll know that I’m a massive believer in self-care. These luxurious self care gifts for women in midlife are perfect to help women make self care more enjoyable. With these beautiful things to practice self care with you won’t be able …
What to do if you have urinary incontinence in menopause is a question asked in hushed tones or not at all. It’s time those of us comfortable with the subject help to highlight the issue that it may become a little less off-limits. In a nutshell there are several different …
The best supplements for energy in midlife is a little subjective and depends on what works for your particular body type but I have listed what’s worked for me as well as some that have been recommended. I take supplements but it is a bit ad hoc. I either forget …
I am declaring an amazing mental self-care day for you. This is going to be awesome! You get to put down those 50 hats you are wearing and put on just one, your most favorite one, the one that truly suits you, has your name on it and nothing else. …
As women enter menopause there can be emotional symptoms experienced such as increased feelings of stress, anxiety and fear. What causes depression and anxiety during menopause and how can we deal with it naturally? These feelings can be attributed in part to physical changes such as declining levels of the …
One of the easiest ways to improve your health and lose fat is to cut as much sugar from your diet as you are able. Read on to learn how to quit sugar easily and the exact reasons this is the best thing for your health. You need carbohydrates but …
To boost energy naturally and avoid feeling fatigued and tired can be difficult to do, especially when your sleep-deprived our you’re going through a particularly stressful time in your life. All that important self-care and wellbeing stuff can get put to the side onto a steaming pile of “I don’t have time …
In life it is important to your health and well-being to have things to look forward to every day. It might be sitting the sun, buying a new top, having family visit, that awesome new book you want to read. These are the things that are ordinary in our day …
Currently approximately one in five of every man, woman and child around the world are still in lockdown. There has never been a more important time for staying healthy when working from home. Are you completely over being in lockdown and starting to climb the walls if only to get …
It is so important to be able to reduce stress. Especially right now, in the midst of the Coronavirus and doubly so if you are going through perimenopause, menopause or have a disease such as diabetes as you may already be dealing with hormonal imbalance. Each morning when I walk …
How to reduce menopause symptoms naturally isn’t some secret squirrel thing that only people we read about can know. It is achievable by all women reaching this age. The number one cause of menopause symptoms is stress. But there is more to it. Read on my menopausal friend. Somewhere just …
The constant battle of trying to sleep better at night naturally can add to the stress that women in midlife often need to contend with especially as thanks to fluctuating hormones sleep can sometimes be difficult. Do you have bags under your eyes that are so big you could pack …
When searching Google for the best remedies for hot flashes there is an awful lot of “noise” to sift through. In this post, I have done my best to make it as simple as possible with things you can do quickly and easily to relieve and in some cases end …
