Perimenopause is something every woman will go through, yet the unspoken suffering we experience through the 10 Years (or more) on the lead up to Menopause can vary & be so daunting.
If you may be wondering why your energy is on the floor, or your sleep doesn’t make you feel rested, or you have anxious feelings more often than before…
Are you are reading this & nodding your head, and you’re over age 35 +?
This blog is for you.
RIGHT NOW is the key time in your life, to take extra special care of your body systems, as you move through peri-menopause & menopause.
Because the unexplained body fat, mood changes & brain fog doesn’t need to be so debilitating.
There are hormonal shifts to contend with now, as well as family dynamics & work demands. Prioritising your own health, maybe the last thing on your growing to do list…so rather than feel overwhelmed, I’m here to break it down.
In my clinic, I use these 3 foundations with clients:
- Nourishment
- Movement
- Mindfulness
Today, I’m just going to touch on 3 ways to make Nourishing yourself & your hormones an easier option.
Whilst I can’t promise you that all the family are going to want to eat exactly the same thing all the time, getting nutrition inside you all that serves YOU TOO, IS POSSIBLE. This grazes the surface of the juicy conversations we have inside the Goddess Program.
Important note to take-away:
Keeping YOUR body rested & fueled is JUST AS IMPORTANT as your family
Ready to dive in? Then once you’ve had a read, contact me & tell me which one you are going to implement this week!
1) Hidden Goodness
Confession time. I bend the truth to Joshua. Because it fuels his body whilst helping my hormones.
There I said it. His bolognese has blitzed broccoli in it (which really helps our oestrogen to progesterone balance) & his potato mash is sometimes butternut squash…they are the easy ones. I bet you’ve done it too.
~but~ wait for it…our baking has hidden veg in…and he is happy to eat them! And just to show you that they actually taste great – watch out for my recipe blog next week.
2) Macro-nutrients Swaps
How many minutes have you spent over the Years trawling through recipe books to try & find something you all like? And then, is it quick? Are the ingredients hard to source?
We all need protein, fats & gentle carbohydrates ~ getting them in can be the tough part!
Protein is particularly important in perimenopause, as it helps to maintain our muscle mass & keeps us fuller for longer ~ avoiding the blood sugar roller coaster is so important for our hormones to function as best they can.
Within the Goddess program, I name very well researched specific nutrients for Women over the age of 35+ from clinical trials that have proven effective.
So if you have a protein predicament when aiming for family meals, try replacing meat or pulses with one of these peri-menopause friendly protein packed beauties:
- Quinoa
Quinoa is not only a superfood loaded with iron and every amino acid your body needs, it has 8 grams of protein per serving.
- Superfood Nuts & Seeds
Almonds, walnuts, chia and hemp are more than just salad toppings – they’re powerful protein sources packed with essential nutrients like magnesium. They can be eaten raw or roasted, made into milks or butters, tossed into stir-fry dishes or smoothies.
- Vegan Protein Powder
I recommend grabbing a tasty plant–based protein powder, one that’s free of dairy, soy, gluten and GMO-ingredients. There are dozens of options available, many at your health food stores, or I stock the Sunwarrior brand 🙂
3) Embracing Imperfection
When we have hard rules, I don’t know about you…but I just feel the need to break them!!
To ‘Perfect the Art’ of macronutrients, of calorie counting, of saying “I can’t have this”…can be a sure-fire way to suck the fun out food for all the family. Would you agree?
Small actionable changes, not perfect big ones, are the way to create real shifts.
- Try using the phrase “I choose not to eat…”
- Or even better reframe to look at the things you CAN eat ~ this is a huge focus within the Goddess Program.
- The World doesn’t need anymore diets, we need a more 360 degree level of self care.
If you are female over 35 & love the idea of breaking free of dieting, nourishing your body with foods proven effective for hormone balancing and still eating some good quality chocolate, you are in the right place! I’m sure you will LOVE our 5 week online Goddess Program. We start on 4th October, but *heads up* the early bird pricing & bonuses go live on Sunday 12th September !! (Put it in your diary)
Hope to see you on the inside!
You may also be interested in…
Easing the Peri-Menopause Transition Zoom workshop Wed 22nd Sept at 7.45pm – 8.30pm
Come & learn:
- the signs of when perimenopause is happening
- how to alleviate debilitating symptoms
- why supporting your progesterone production is extremely important for how you feel
- Access the Zoom in real-time, or watch on demand anytime for 60 days