Why You Need Protein for Breakfast in Perimenopause (And How It Changes Everything)

Skipping Protein in the Morning? Here’s Why That’s a Big Mistake

Not having protein for breakfast is like trying to run a marathon in flip-flops—you might get through the day, but it’s going to be wobbly, exhausting, and full of unnecessary struggles.

If you’re in perimenopause, what you eat in the morning can set the tone for your entire day—impacting your energy, cravings, metabolism, and even how your bo...

If you’re post-menopausal and still thinking about weight loss the way you did in your 30s—stop right there.

The goal now?

Muscle gain and muscle maintenance.

Because muscle is the organ of longevity (As Dr Lyon Says in her great book Forever Strong)—and the #1 way to support it?

Eating enough protein.

Why Protein is Crucial After Menopause

As estrogen levels decline, everything from metabolism to muscle mass to insulin sensitivity is affected. If you’ve noticed your body feeling ‘so...

I have never—not once—in my 20 years as a nutritionist—told a client to count calories. And I never will.

Let me tell you why.

The Science Doesn’t Add Up

I was lucky enough to do my Master’s in energy intake and expenditure—basically, studying how we eat and burn energy. And here’s what I learned:

👉 Counting calories is wildly inaccurate.

To gain or lose 5 kg in a year, all you need to do is overeat by one medium banana per day. That’s it. Or a teaspoon of peanut butter. Or half a sli...

You’re Not Feeling Like Yourself…

Moments of brain fog. Snapping at loved ones over something small. Watching yourself have a meltdown and thinking, "Who even is this person?"

Your emotions are running the show, and you don’t know how to get off the train. One moment, you’re managing just fine, and the next, you’re overwhelmed, irritable, or inexplicably sad.

If you’re in your 30s, 40s, or early 50s, and these feelings seem to come out of nowhere, they might not be "just stress"—they could be...

Why Weight Loss Feels Different After 40

Let’s face it—our bodies after 40 feel like they’ve thrown out the old rulebook. The weight loss tricks that worked in your 30s suddenly don’t. You’re eating the same, exercising more, and yet the scale seems to have a mind of its own. What’s going on?

Here’s the truth: hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause completely shift the way your body handles fat, muscle, and energy. But this isn’t about blaming hormones; it’s about learning to w...

Perimenopause & Menopause; a effing shit time with the hallmark of constant frustration, body not working properly, a time in life when shit hits the fan

The Menopause Transition is a time when shit often hits the fan. Our bodies stop responding to what has always worked which leaves us frustrated and overwhelmed with all the things we ‘should be’ doing.  

By focusing solely on actions—what we should and shouldn't do, you’ll end up feeling like your body is working against you. As humans, we a...