Feeling flat, hormonal, and completely over the “new year, new you” noise? We’ve all been there. Today's conversation gets real about why motivation is so unreliable during perimenopause and menopause—and shows how to build momentum without waiting to feel ready. I unpack the brain chemistry behind motivation, how dopamine dances with oestrogen, sleep, blood sugar, and stress, and why the calendar can be your strongest ally when willpower is wobbling.
I break down a simple soft-start plan that actually fits a tired life. You’ll learn the power of keeping the schedule even when you can’t keep the full routine, the ten-minute rule that gets you over the hardest part, and how tiny actions compound. I go practical with five foundations: three meals a day, protein first to steady glucose and insulin, gentle movement you can scale from five minutes, sleep as a nightly priority, and water mapped across the day so you hit your target without midnight sprints to the loo. These aren’t perfection plays—they’re steady, repeatable steps that help you feel lighter, calmer, and more in control.
I also talk about why consistency beats intensity for women over 40. No more extreme plans or fad diets that wreck your gut. Instead, we focus on predictable routines, nourishment, and calm. If weight loss is on your list, we explain why nutrition is the main lever and how movement supports results without burning you out. And if you want structure, accountability, and expert guidance, I share how coaching can fast-track early wins so you’re not relying on motivation alone.
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Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause?
It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight).
I’m here to help with my proven method.
Here's how I can support you -
1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. Book your call here.
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3. Join the waitlist for my innovative NEW 8 week group program, In Your Skin™️, for women in perimenopause and post-menopause who want effective solutions to manage skin changes at this time of life.
