Do not skip meals or go on crazy calorie restrictive diets. Skipping meals increases the stress response in the body which leads to fat storage. It increases glucose secretion into the blood stream so increases risk of insulin resistance and diabetes type 2. It can also lead to adrenal stress…
How to create healthy habits to improve your sleep, mood, stress and fat loss!
‘Habit’ by definition is ‘a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up, as per Oxford Languages. Let’s explore some common habits, both good and bad: Eating pop corn when watching a movie Chewing with your mouth open Brushing your teeth in the morning…
Why am I suddenly gaining weight when I haven’t changed anything?
One of the first signs of perimenopause is the gradual increase in weight when nothing else has changed. The closer to menopause you get, the greater that increase may get. There are a few factors at play here including metabolism, reduced insulin sensitivity, decreased muscle mass and reduced energy. We’ll…
10 Ways to Boost Your Energy:
Sleep – Getting adequate sleep is vital for energy. You need at least 7-8 hours per night. Otherwise, you are trying to function on fumes. Hydration – Ensuring you are fully hydrated as water is vital for all hormone synthesis and digestion. Your hormones and digestion coupled together, dictate your…
What is the best exercise for fat loss, for women in perimenopause or menopause?
As you enter the next phase in life, over 35, your hormones start to change, and as a result, so do your needs. The same food and training will no longer be as effective as it once was, you need to change your strategy to go with the changes in…
