Why you need more than just 30 minute workouts during your Menopause transition.
I remember the fitness messages in the 1990’s. This was the time when ‘lack of time’ became the new mantra for the fitness industry. Motivated by the very new scientific domain of exercise psychology, one of the messages coming out of the emerging research, was that most people lack time to exercise. Alongside these messages, was […]
Making sense of your weight gain in menopause [and why you shouldn’t follow weight loss strategies from the ‘Biggest Loser’ reality TV shows!]
Have you put on belly fat with peri-menopause? Is belly-fat hard to shift no matter the exercise you might be doing? If any of these symptoms sound familiar, you need to understand why controlling surges of insulin through optimal blood sugar regulation as well as managing your sleep quality and quantity and understanding the hormonal influences on your weight gain are critical aspects to weight management during your menopause years.
“I’m slimmer, healthier, sleeping and happy. Your menopause programme is life-changing.”
“Hi Wendy .. with renewed confidence I went clothes shopping today for the beautiful slim woman I see in the mirror everyday. Participating in your programme has been life changing for me. A huge thank you to you for taking the challenge to study healthy ageing and share your discoveries on menopause. I would not […]
“I can now fit a sari that I haven’t worn for 7 years!” [Ragni, Auckland, NZ]
I love this photo of Ragni – not only is it the first time that I have seen what she looks like, but she tells me that she is so excited because not only is she fitting into the clothes that she had outgrown as the belly-fat stacked on in menopause, but she is now […]
Have you ever wondered about the purpose of your hormonal changes in menopause?
When it comes to talking about menopause symptoms and the struggle many of us have to make sense of how we are feeling, it often feels like no-one is listening or understanding what is actually going on. That’s how I used to feel too. But it doesn’t have to be this way any longer, as […]
Are high fat, KETO diets necessary for you in Menopause?
Have you heard all the hype about Low Carb, High Fat (Ketogenic) Diets at the moment? They are getting a lot of coverage as a way for people from all walks of life to improve their health and performance, but are they suitable for those of us in menopause? Well I decided to look into […]
Lost your Christmas Cheer this year? In peri-menopause? Then learn why.
I still remember three years ago at Christmas, when everyone around me was looking forward to it, all I could think of, was ‘oh no, I really can’t be bothered’. I had no energy for shopping, no motivation for social events and with my belly-fat weight going up and up and Christmas drinks setting off […]
