Women deserve to thrive in their 40s and 50s. Work with an experienced menopause nutritionist to find your own magic formula (not someone else's)

Menopause Era

Your

Redefined

You are more in control of your health in midlife
than you think

(And a prescription will only take you so far).

I know you feel your body is letting you down. You look in the mirror and wonder what the hell happened to your waistline, energy or motivation. And what's with the menopausal hot flushes, brain fog, anxiety, rage and all the bloating? You just don't feel like you any more...

You're a successful woman who has every other aspect of her life handled and yet these things seem beyond your control. You think you 'should' be able to do this on your own but, in truth, most people can't. As an experienced nutritionist I can help you navigate these choppy waters and get your glow back.

Want to reach your happy weight, tame your raging midlife hormones & regain your energy? Work with a menopause nutritionist.

WORK WITH ME

Hi, I'm Ailsa

I'm on a mission to help you get the health you deserve and a life you love

Menopause Nutritionist & Nutrigenomics Practitioner for all midlife women

I’m an award-winning Registered Nutritionist & Nutrigenomics Expert with over 10 years clinical experience working in women’s health. I’m also the author of the new book Everything they told you about menopause weight loss is wrong - a nutrition and lifestyle guide to help you fix your midlife metabolism.

I'm based in Chelmsford, Essex, but help all menopausal and midlife women nationwide (and further afield) who want to lose weight, fix their hot flushes, say goodbye to their bloating and finally get a good night's sleep so they feel fabulous. I show them how to change their diet and lifestyle using evidence-based strategies so they can stop feeling knackered and start feeling confident, in control, and living a life they love. I bring a practical, empathetic but no-nonsense approach that works for real women living real, sometimes messy, lives.

My new book is here!

Everything they told you about menopause weight loss is wrong

From peri to post, every woman with menopause symptoms, low energy, low mood needs to read this - not just those who want to lose weight. Grab your copy today!

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Workplace Wellness

Inspirational webinars and workshops (on all nutrition and lifestyle topics), drop-in clinics and other events to keep your team healthy.

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Why wait? Stop trying to work it out for yourself. Start now with an online course designed for all perimenopausal/ menopausal women.

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Consultations

There are several options, from a one-off nutrition and lifestyle strategy session to my signature 12-week Midlife Method programme.

Unmissable Menopause Nutrition Guide

Everyone deserves to feel great whatever their stage of menopause. This free guide will help.

Menopause - from peri to post - can be a bumpy ride for midlife women. Regarless of where you are the conversation about HRT, there really is a LOT you can improve with some diet and lifestyle changes. As a menopause nutritionist, I'm spilling all the tea in this free ebook. You won't want to miss it!

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All your biggest perimenopause/ menopause questions answered in one place

From menopause symptoms, to diagnosis, diet, weight gain and bloating, get the lowdown on how to handle your health so you can thrive

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Notes from Midlife: menopause nutrition & lifestyle inso

@foodfabulousnutrition

I’m not rich because of designer handbags or business-class flights (although I wouldn’t say no).
I’m rich because I see midlife women rise.
Because I watch them stop shrinking themselves - physically and emotionally.
Because they stop surviving and start thriving.
That’s the good stuff.
That’s the real wealth.
Thank goodness for the power of nutrition and lifestyle medicine, nutritional therapy, coaching - and all the other tools I have that make all this possible.
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If you’re a women going through menopause - peri to post - this one’s for you 👇

The truth is, midlife can feel hard and as though you’re the only one going through what you’re going through. You just need a small adjustment to what you are doing (and what you used to do) and some gentle encouragement.

Here’s what I want you to remember: you are a rockstar and you really CAN feel great again (without doing any weird stuff). You can do this on your own. You don’t need to wait for permission from anyone. And you can start today.

This is exactly why I wrote my book Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong. I’d love you to read it. It’s getting great reviews - keeping it real, not being patronising, really helps. It’s not just about weight, it’s about all things menopause. If you comment BOOK, I’ll send you the link (or it’s in my bio).

Drop a 💙 if this video landed for you, and tell me - what’s your biggest challenge right now.
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✨ So my midlife friends, some straight talk today...

You say you want to feel energised, confident, and in control again.

But your actions still reflect “I’ll start when things calm down.”

You say you’re ready to prioritise yourself.

But you’re still putting everyone else first – the kids, the deadlines, the endless to-do list.

You want a version of you who feels strong, healthy, and calm.

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But you keep repeating old patterns that leave you drained.

Here’s what I’ve learned:

The results you want don’t come from more willpower.
They come from the strategies and support that work for you – even when life is messy.

Inside The Midlife Method, that’s exactly what we do.

12 weeks. Personalised nutrition and lifestyle coaching.
Support that doesn’t flinch when life throws a curveball.
A blueprint to feel better – without having to figure it out alone.

If you’re done feeling stuck and ready to create something better,
comment MIDLIFE or DM me MIDLIFE and I’ll send you all the details.

🐾 Many-paws HQ reporting for duty.

If you’ve ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes of a menopause nutrition business…here it is:
✅ Myth-busting about midlife metabolism
✅ Teaching women to eat more (not less)
✅ Written a book to call out diet culture nonsense Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong
✅ And…attempting to work under the supervision of four cats who fully believe they are the CEOs.

(Honestly, they probably are.)

Want to learn how to eat, live, and thrive in your menopause era—cat hair optional?
📩 Pop me a message or check the link in my bio to get started.

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If you’d told journalist-me 20 years ago I’d end up writing a book about menopause and metabolism, I’d have laughed (and probably asked if you’d been drinking 😅).

But here we are! 🎉 Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong is out there, helping women cut through the menopause BS, reclaim their energy, and finally get the answers they deserve.

Celebrating this today, because apparently I’m rubbish at shouting about myself—so consider this my very British humble-brag. 😉👏🏼

Tell me below—what’s YOUR round-of-applause moment?

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You say you want change.

More energy. Less weight. Confidence that doesn’t disappear the minute you look in the mirror.

But the truth?

Your results are just reflecting the standards you’re living by.

If you’re still:

Starting again every Monday.

Eating like a sparrow all week then raiding the biscuit tin by Friday.

Telling yourself you’ll “start properly” when life is less busy. (Good luck with that).

…it’s not a willpower issue.

It’s the story you’re stuck in.

And the story you keep telling yourself is the one your body believes.

If you’re ready to step into something better – more nourishing, more honest, more you – I’ve got you.

Comment MIDLIFE below and I’ll send you the details to get started with my Midlife Method.

✨ This is your moment. Let’s make it count.

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So many women are dragging themselves through their 40s and 50s when they should be living their best lives, thwarted by the big M. HRT will take you so far, then you have to get the bus…
Comment THRIVE and I’ll send you my free guide to feeling more like YOU again in menopause naturally.

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Call me delulu, but I believed I could grow an account that actually helps midlife women stop feeling like crap and start feeling like themselves again.

No calorie counting. No “just eat less and move more” nonsense. Just smart, hormone-savvy strategies and a big dose of midlife rebellion.

I’m on a mission to hit 5k followers – not for the vanity metrics, but because more women need to know this isn’t just “part of getting older”.

👉 If you’ve ever:
• cried over a bloated belly
• been told “it’s just menopause – deal with it”
• tried everything but still feel stuck and exhausted
Follow along. You’re not asking too much. You’ve just been told too little.

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You’re not crazy or demanding. These are not outrageous expectations.

You’re just a midlife woman who deserves more than fatigue, belly fat and “just push through.”

These 9 things are the baseline. And you get to start asking for them – now.
👇

What’s one thing you refuse to settle for anymore?

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NOOOOOO! 🙅‍♀️
When someone suggests you should skip breakfast in your menopause era.
Cortisol says no 👀
The science is changing all the time but now we’re pretty bloody certain these long fasts are a terrible idea.
Feeling great in menopause needs work. You can’t start the day on fumes.
EVEN IF you want to lose weight and an 18-hour fast makes logical sense and feels the easiest to fit into your life. In the morning, your midlife body will have a big cortisol/ stress spike (in fact everyone’s body does but your 40+ body is more sensitive to cortisol and that spike will stay high if you don’t get breakfast and, if you’re also exercising fasting before food, you can expect that stress to climb even higher.
Stress hormones go against everything you want for yourself in midlife - maybe losing some weight, feeling energised and balanced, sleeping well.
Your body doesn’t like this level of restriction - even if you want to lose weight. (Notes here: A small calorie deficit but no more. Yes, it will take longer than a big calorie cutback but it’s a lot more effective in the long run even if the thought messes with what you think you know…)
Get the complete lowdown in my book Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong. Comment BOOK and I’ll send you the link. The link is also in my bio.
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Still stuck in 1999 with your weight loss plan?
Here’s the truth:
What worked in your 20s doesn’t work in your menopause era.

✅ 1,200 calories
✅ Cardio every day
✅ Fat-free everything
✅ Living on lettuce and regret
❌ None of that helps now.

Your midlife body hasn’t gone rogue - it’s just not a maths equation anymore.
It’s a hormone equation.
Time to eat like a woman in her power. Protein. Fibre. Colour. Real fat. Real results.

✨ Want a plan that works with your body, not against it? Comment MIDLIFE and I’ll send you the details.

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One way or another, you’re going to have to get to the food and lifestyle work.
The new reality for most midlife women is this:
Insulin resistance
Declining muscle mass
Poor sleep (total sleep or sleep quality)
Patchy energy
Brain fog - and other cognitive challenges

HRT (even if you take it), is keeping the wolves from the door. My personal and clinical experience (not as a doctor but working with hundreds of women in their menopause era) has shown me HRT can be helpful for anxiety but the biggest shifts come from focussing on what you eat and how you move.

Not just eat less (looking at you ladies with a weight loss goal) but nourishing with the right kinds of foods like plenty of protein, fibre and adding in some healthy fats.

Not exercising to kill calories but for strength (muscles are metabolic gold and will keep you strong and independent for years to come) and flexibility.

Then there’s the lifestyle stuff - actually prioritising your sleep and your rest. If you have a smart watch, smart ring or any of those apps measuring heart rate variability, stress levels and sleep, take note of the stats. Stop pretending it must be a glitch.

Obviously, you need to work out which bits most apply to you and how you can get them into your already-busy life. Oh, and do those things long enough to get the benefits. And keep doing them like it’s your new religion. That’s where working with a menopause nutritionist and health coach comes in.

Hello from me! 👋

If you already know you need support and you’re ready to put in the work, we should talk. Send me a DM or comment MIDLIFE and we can work out where to start.

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Still knackered – even though you're "doing all the right things"?
Early workouts ✅
Green smoothies ✅
Collapsed on the sofa by 8.45pm ✅✅✅

You're not lazy. You're not failing.
You're just following a plan that doesn't work for your midlife body (or brain).

This is your sliding doors moment.
You can keep pushing through the exhaustion, blaming your willpower –
or you can choose a new strategy that actually works with your hormones.

✨ Want my simple fix for getting your energy – and your sparkle – back?
Drop “MIDLIFE” in the comments and I’ll DM you the exact strategy that changes the game

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New chapter. New plot. New lead character.
And she’s not here for diet culture nonsense.

She’s been through the juice cleanses.
The 1,200-calorie apps.
The “just try harder” advice from people who have never had a hot flush in their life.

That version of the story? Over.

This is the chapter where she:
✨ Fuels her body, not starves it
✨ Balances her hormones, not blames herself
✨ Builds habits that work with her life, not against it

Because main characters don’t run on cortisol, coffee and crackers.
Fuel the plot.

Your energy, your mood, your metabolism?
They all need more, not less.

If you’re ready to stop living on crumbs (literal and emotional), let’s rewrite this story together.

🖊️ Start with my book Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong
💬 Or send me a message about my Midlife Method 1:1 programme

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Psst. Did you know it’s not all about the food?

Why this matters:
✨ Your midlife metabolism is ruled by more than your meal plan
✨ Hormones like cortisol, insulin and dopamine can sabotage your best efforts
✨ Fixing your metabolism = more energy, better sleep and the scale finally shifting

I’m sharing this now because so many women are still stuck in diet mode when what they really need is a midlife reset.

Want to learn more about what’s really blocking weight loss in menopause?
Comment RESET below and I’ll send you my Reset Your Midlife Metabolism masterclass replay that shows you how to work with your body – not against it.

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You’re not imagining it.
What used to work, doesn’t anymore.
Because your body isn’t stuck – it’s changed.

Midlife weight loss isn’t just about eating “better” or exercising harder. It’s about eating differently, moving smarter, and knowing how your midlife metabolism actually works.

That’s exactly what we do in my Midlife Strategy Session – 90 minutes to get laser-focused on what’s no longer serving you and what your body needs now.

It’s for you if:

You’re doing all the things but not seeing results. It doesn't have to be weight loss. Frankly, all kinds of things get a bit off-kilter in midlife.
You want clarity before committing to a full programme
You’re ready to stop second-guessing every meal and every workout
📩 Comment STRATEGY and I’ll send you the link to book.

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✨The next best thing to a magic pill for menopause weight loss?✨
 It’s not green juice. Or 1,200 miserable calories a day. Or spinning until you want to cry.
It’s this 👇
 A practical, no-nonsense guide to fixing your midlife metabolism. Zero fluff. Zero shame. Just real answers that actually work for your hormones, your stress levels, and your energy.

Inside Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong you’ll find:
 📘 Why the old rules stopped working 📘 What your body’s really asking for in midlife 📘 How to reset your metabolism without hating your life

This isn’t another diet book. It’s your midlife user manual.

Grab your copy now and let’s get your energy, confidence - and jeans - back where they belong.

Comment BOOK and I’ll send you the link.

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If the calorie deficit actually worked for women in midlife, you wouldn’t be reading this.

You’re already eating clean.
You’re already tracking like a pro.
And still, your body’s like… “Nice try.”

Because weight loss in menopause isn’t just about maths - it’s about metabolism, hormones, stress, sleep, inflammation, and about a million other things no influencer ever mentions.

That’s why I wrote Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong.
To help you stop blaming your body - and start working with it instead.

📖 Comment BOOK and I’ll send you the link
🔥 Midlife strategy, no starvation required

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There are a lot of so-called “menopause experts” online But if their advice sounds like it came straight off Pinterest—or they’re trying to sell you supplements based on your star sign—it’s a no from me 🚩

I’ve been doing this a long time. 🧠 4 years of training to become a nutritional therapist 📚 11 years in practice 🧬 Ongoing CPD in functional medicine, nutrigenomics, and advanced testing 🙋‍♀️ And I’ve worked with hundreds of women just like you

Midlife isn’t the end. But it is a turning point. You need support from someone who gets the science and the chaos of real life (the parenting juggle however old your kids are, the 3am wake-ups, the brain fog, the “what the hell is happening to my body” moments).

I don’t live off green juice.
 I give practical, grounded advice that helps you feel like you again - balanced, sleeping better, at the weight that feels good, energised, and confident in your own skin.

Not an influencer. A qualified practitioner. Someone who’s making a difference every day.

📩 DM me if you’re ready to get your own magic formula for midlife and finally feel in control again.
 Let’s do this properly.

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Once upon a time, there was a woman in midlife who felt 500 years old.
Tired to her bones.
Running on carbs, caffeine and sheer bloody willpower.
Wondering if this is just how it is now.

It’s not.

Gone are the days of just coping through menopause.
Of pretending you’re fine when you’re running on fumes.
Of thinking you’ve got to figure it all out alone.

🦄 You’re here to EVOLVE. To feel powerful, clear-headed, strong – not like a walking stress ball who forgot why she walked into the kitchen.

And that means learning how to:🔥 Eat in a way that supports your hormones
🧠 Balance your blood sugar (and your mood)
💪 Build habits that help you feel good in your body again

You didn’t come this far to come this far.

It’s time to step into the next level version of you.

The one who knows her body, owns her energy and actually feels like herself again.

Want that? I can help.

👇 COMMENT MIDLIFE and I’ll send you the details.

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Some hills I WILL die on but not this one 🤷‍♀️

Midlife women are out here being told to eat rice cakes instead of biscuits, skip breakfast, and take slimming gummies – and somehow that’s supposed to fix their hormones?

Nope. Not today, Satan.

Here’s your permission slip to stop falling for the nonsense.

You don’t need cauliflower pizza.
You need real food, real support, and a real strategy.

Want to know what actually works for weight loss in menopause (and doesn’t involve counting calories or cutting out half your life)?

📖 Grab a copy of my book Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong

📥 Or comment MIDLIFE and I’ll DM you the details of my 12-week programme that actually fixes your midlife metabolism.

What “propaganda” are you questioning now you’re in your menopause era? Let me know in the comments!

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The number one thing you can do to cut your midlife cravings👇
Start the day with a protein-rich breakfast. Here’s why this single action is so powerful:

1️⃣ Fills you up and keeps you full till lunch

2️⃣ Helps balance your blood sugar levels - no more cravings and chasing snacks

3️⃣ Contributes to preventing muscle loss*
* for women in all stages of menopause, you’ll want to make sure you’re having a decent amount of protein at every meal - a palm size amount of animal protein or 1.5 palm of veggie protein.

I’ve seen this help countless midlife women and get them out of the feeling they’re chasing their hunger all day.

Obviously, there’s more to weight loss in menopause than just stopping cravings and eating protein for breakfast but it’s a great place to start.

Ideas include:
Eggs - any kind - on 1 slice wholegrain toast
Greek yoghurt, berries, sprinkle of seeds
Protein oats - overnight oats or porridge with protein powder, chia seeds/ nut butter, plus berries
Ready to start to feel great again? Comment BOOK and I’ll send you the link to grab my book Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong.

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Let’s be real.

That free meal plan you downloaded?
It’s not bad… it’s just not a strategy.

✔️ It doesn’t know your hormones are doing the hokey cokey
✔️ It doesn’t care that your kids won’t eat lentils
✔️ It won’t check in when you’re stress-eating biscuits at 9pm

It’s just a PDF.

If you want to actually see results in menopause - weight loss, energy, feeling like YOU again - you need more than random recipes.

You need structure.
You need strategy.
You need support.

That’s what I give you inside my 12-week Midlife Method.

💬 Comment MIDLIFE and I’ll send you the details
📩 Or DM me if you’re ready to get off the meal plan merry-go-round

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When I hear women in coffee shops debating whether to go keto or juice cleanse to lose weight in menopause…
The deep, twitching professional urgency I feel is very real.

You don’t need another extreme plan you can maybe stick to for two weeks before crashing out and blaming yourself.

Menopause weight loss isn’t about punishing restrictions or green sludge in a bottle.

The best way to do this? With someone who actually knows what they’re doing. (Hi, that’s me.)
Next best? Get your copy of Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong.
Because it is.
And it’s time someone told you what’s actually right.

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Still buying one more supplement hoping this will be the one that fixes your hot flushes?

Spoiler: the women who’ve actually stopped sweating through their sheets aren’t doing that.

They’ve got a plan. A proper one.

And that’s exactly what we build inside The Midlife Method – my 12-week 1:1 programme for women who are done with guesswork and ready to fix their symptoms for good.

Drop MIDLIFE in the comments below and I’ll send you the details.

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Here’s the truth:
Midlife requires a completely different approach.
More rest, not more hustle.
More support, not more willpower.
More nourishment, not more restriction.

And you don’t have to do it alone.
Stop waiting for rock bottom.
You’re allowed to ask for help before it gets that bad.

If this hit home, you’re not alone.
You deserve to feel like you again.

Comment MIDLIFE and I’ll tell you how we can work together in The Midlife Method—my bespoke 1:1 coaching programme for women like you.

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You know what else is rude?
 Being handed the hormonal equivalent of a hand grenade in midlife… ...and then being told to “just eat less and move more” 🙄
Midlife weight gain isn’t about willpower.
 It’s hormones. It’s metabolism. It’s stress. It’s sleep. It’s a thousand things no one told you mattered – but they really do.

🎯 That’s why I created The Midlife Method – my 12-week 1:1 programme to help you untangle the hormonal chaos and finally fix your midlife metabolism. Totally bespoke. No fads. Just science, strategy, and support.

✨ Want to know more? Comment MIDLIFE and I’ll send you the details.

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Power through? I’m not rebooting a laptop, Dave. I’m living in a hormone bonfire.

Menopause isn’t a personal development challenge. You don’t win it by gritting your teeth and cracking on.

You can feel more like yourself again – without white-knuckling through the brain fog, bloating, or hot flushes of doom.
Comment THRIVE below and I’ll send you my 7 Secrets of a Happy Healthy Menopause –
(including how to feel better without needing bail money because someone made a smug comment.)

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You say you want more energy. Fewer symptoms. To feel calm, confident and in control.
But you’re still stuck in the “Maybe next month” loop (again).

Meanwhile… women just like you – with less time, less money, more chaos – are feeling lighter, sleeping better, and finally zipping up those jeans.
They didn’t wait until life was “less busy” (spoiler: it never is).
They just moved.

👉 What if that version of you – energised, clear-headed, in control – is just on the other side of doing something different?

✨ The Midlife Method is open.
This is where things change. For real this time.

Comment MIDLIFE to get started

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You’ve been “good.” You’ve tried harder. But where’s the magic midlife weight loss you were promised?
This one’s for you if:
You’ve got a summer goal (but the scales aren’t playing ball)
You’re doing “all the right things” (and nothing’s shifting)
You’re ready to scream if someone suggests another salad
It’s not about willpower. And it’s not just about calories or steps.
If you’re in perimenopause or menopause and want to lose weight in a way that actually works for your body now, these are exactly the questions I’d start with.
👀 Slide through for the truth bombs
💥 Expect a few lightbulb moments
💡 And remember—there’s only so far DIY will get you.
Personalised support changes everything.
That’s why I created The Midlife Method - to take the guesswork out, so you can stop starting over.

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Ever had one of those weeks where your brain has gone rogue and everything feels like you’re stuck in a time-loop of chaos?

Blame cortisol. Blame blood sugar crashes. Blame the midlife hormone cocktail that turns simple tasks into quantum physics.

You’re not losing it – it’s just your brain in its menopause era.

The good news? You don’t have to keep white-knuckling your way through the day, living off caffeine and forgotten intentions.

My 12-week 1:1 programme – the Midlife Method – is designed to help you:
   •   Rebalance the hormones behind the brain fog, mood swings and sugar cravings
   •   Eat in a way that gives you energy (without cutting everything you love)
   •   Get your clarity, confidence and motivation back – for real

No overwhelm. No ridiculous rules. Just proper support and a plan that actually works for midlife.

Because tomorrow will be today tomorrow is not a strategy.

Comment ‘Midlife’ to chat about getting started.

Midlife myth incoming:
You need to fast all morning to lose weight.
🙄 As if.

Here’s the truth: what actually works in midlife isn’t skipping meals or surviving on caffeine until lunch.
It’s fixing the real root causes.

Like…
🔁 Hormone chaos (even if your GP said “everything’s normal”)
💤 Crap sleep and sky-high stress
🍪 Emotional eating that sneaks in around 4pm
😵‍💫 A metabolism that’s slowed right down but refuses to be told what to do

My client Sarah got her energy back, stopped the biscuit binges and lost weight – all without fasting a single day.

What changed?
She stopped guessing and started doing what works for her body.
With a proper plan.
Support.
Accountability.
And me in her corner.

🔥 Working with a coach makes you 95% more likely to stick to your goals.
So… ready to see what that looks like for you?

👇 Drop MIDLIFE in the comments and I’ll DM you the programme that’s designed to help women like you finally feel like themselves again.

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Stop bullshitting yourself.

You’ve told yourself you’ll figure it out.
That you just need to try harder. Be more consistent. Eat less. Move more.
(Yawn. If that worked, we wouldn’t be here.)

Here’s the truth:
🛑 You don’t need more willpower.
🛑 You don’t need another random plan from Google or your mate’s cousin’s HRT group.
🛑 And you definitely don’t need to suffer through menopause on guesswork and green juice.

What you do need is a proper strategy.
One that actually fits your body, your life, and your hormones.

That’s where The Midlife Method comes in.
This is my high-level 1:1 programme - completely bespoke, built around you.
We write your plan together so it works with your real life (not some fantasy version where you’ve magically got loads of time, energy, and no children/meetings/hot flushes).

When you join The Midlife Method, here’s what you can expect:

🚫 Weight creeping on, even when you’re “doing all the right things”? Sorted.
🚫 Bloating that makes you want to live in leggings? Gone.
🚫 3am wake-ups? See ya.
🚫 Mood swings, hot flushes, brain fog? Consider them evicted.

Instead, you get:
✅ Sleep that actually restores you
✅ A wardrobe full of YES
✅ Food that you enjoy and that supports your hormones
✅ A brain that actually works when you need it
✅ Energy, clarity, and confidence that feels like you again

✨This is what happens when you stop winging it and work with someone who gets midlife metabolism and the madness of menopause.

The Midlife Method is tailored to you – and it works.

Comment ‘Midlife’ below and I’ll send you the details.

Women in their menopause era, listen up:

🛑 It’s time to STOP scrolling on your phone to relax - especially at night.

Here’s why:
One minute you’re checking your messages...
🐈 Next minute you’re 47 cat videos deep, wondering why you feel wired and weirdly flat.
That’s dopamine overload. Your brain’s reward system is frazzled. (And no, you don’t need another 3 hours of reels on tiny home makeovers.)
Midlife hormones already mess with your dopamine - and endless scrolling makes it worse.
Result?
Low motivation
Meh mood
Cravings that won’t quit
Brain fog like you’re starring in your own personal sitcom called Where Are My Keys?

Instead, try going old school. If your body tells you it’s tired, actually sleep instead of other forms of ‘me time’. Or read. Just as enjoyable and better for your brain.

Annnnnnd… My book Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong will give you all the strategies you need to feel incredible in midlife - whether you want to lose weight or not. The link is in my bio or COMMENT BOOK and I’ll send you the link right now…

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There’s one message I wish I could shout from the rooftops… But I find myself whispering it.
Because I know what alcohol is doing to your midlife body. I see it in the hot flushes. The stubborn belly fat. The brain fog. The awful sleep. The 3am wake-ups. The low mood. The “why don’t I feel like myself anymore?”
But it feels dangerous to say it out loud. Because I get it. Wine has become… everything. It’s the treat. The ritual. The reward. The release. The coping mechanism. And yes – I used to drink. Sometimes too much. But eventually I realised it was stealing more than it was giving. So I stopped.
No judgement. Just truth. And I still tiptoe around it – because no one wants to hear that their glass of wine might be the thing getting in the way of feeling better.
But I’m saying it anyway. Because someone has to. You deserve the full story. Not just the palatable parts.

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The “Oh sh*t” moments I wish someone had told me about sooner – the menopause edition.
 Cereal for breakfast. Crisps by 10am.
 Dinner? Dunno, I didn’t plan anything.
 And don’t even get me started on the wine + sleepless nights combo…

If you’re ticking off this list like a hormonal bingo card – you are NOT alone.

Menopause isn’t a willpower problem. It’s a fuel and support problem.
 And there is a better way to eat (one that doesn’t involve cutting everything joyful).

Want my book Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong is packed with advice that actually works with your hormones at this stage of life.

👇 Drop BOOK in the comments and I’ll send you the link.

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Menopause doesn’t come with a manual – just a bunch of symptoms you didn’t see coming.
One minute you’re smashing life – the next, you’re knackered, puffy, snappy, wired-but-tired and wondering if your brain has actually left the building.

Sound familiar? You’re not alone. And you’re not stuck like this.

In case no one’s told you lately:
👉 You don’t have to just “put up with it” 👉 You don’t have to give up bread, wine and the will to live 👉 And you definitely don’t need another generic “diet” that leaves you hangry and hating everyone

Here’s what I help my clients fix: ⚡ Low energy ⚖️ Stubborn weight gain 😵‍💫 Brain fog 🌙 Poor sleep 💣 Anxiety and stress that won’t quit
And we do it in a way that actually fits your life – no unrealistic plans, no shame, no BS.
So if you’re ready to feel like you again (just a more energised, clear-headed, less-snappy version)… I’m your woman.

👇 COMMENT MIDLIFE and I’ll send you the details. Or send me a message if you’re more of a DMer. Let’s get your mojo back.

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🙅‍♀️ Thanks, but no thanks. As a menopause nutritionist, some things are just non-negotiable in my world.

Calorie restriction and over-exercising are what is killing your chances of reaching your happy weight over 45 but so many women are being given this 💩 advice and it boils my blood.

If you’re not the weight you want to be in midlife there are a bunch of things to consider, and item 97 on the list is calorie counting. There are many things that are so much MORE important. Anyone who tells you otherwise is wrong.

(Which, incidentally, is why I wrote my book Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong). If you don’t yet have a copy, this is your sign. Obviously I am biassed, but I think it should be on every woman’s bookshelf! Link is in my bio - or comment BOOK and I’ll send it to you.

I’m also super interested about the worst weight loss advice you’ve been given now you’re in your ‘menopause era’... Tell me in the comments 👇

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You can’t starve your way through menopause.
Not with green juices. Not with calorie counting. And definitely not by skipping dinner because you had a sandwich at lunch.

If you’re 45+ and feeling like your body’s been hijacked - brain foggy, bloated, boiling hot and stuck with weight that won’t budge no matter how “healthy” you eat - it’s not your fault.

You don’t need another diet.
You need a midlife method that actually works.

💥 Real food.
💥 Real strategy.
💥 Real results.

The Midlife Method is my 12-week high-touch 1:1 coaching programme for women ready to:
🔥 Lose the weight (without losing their minds)
🔥 Sleep through the night
🔥 Tame the flushes
🔥 And finally feel calm, confident, and in control again

You bring the commitment. I’ll bring the method.
Let’s get your life - and your body - back.

👇 Comment MIDLIFE for the deets on my fab programme The Midlife Method. Or send me a message.

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Feeling like midlife is a never-ending cycle of discomfort and diet fads? Your menopause era doesn’t (and shouldn’t) have to be like that.
I’ve been a practising nutritionist for over 10 years and I swear that going in hard is NOT the solution for women over 45.
So let me introduce you to my signature programme The Midlife Method, which is designed to help you navigate menopause with grace, not grit.
No extreme restrictions. No punishing workouts.
Just practical, sustainable strategies to help you feel your best.
Ready to redefine your midlife journey?
DM midlife for questions and to get started.
OR, if you’ve not yet grabbed your copy of my fab book Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong, go to all book places and gr

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If you’re a woman over 40, you’ll know there are 472 different things you need to ‘prioritise’. And you’ve probably already clocked that the very last things on that priority list are the things you want to do just for the joy of doing them rather than ‘in order to…’

The sheer relentlessness of it all is exhausting.

So now is an excellent time to get VERY GOOD at two things:
Understanding the stuff you must prioritise in your own health to thrive - rather than just keep your head above water.
Stop giving as many f*cks about things. Luckily, this gets easier with age.

Item #1 is covered in detail in my book Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong. Get it on Amazon and other places you can buy books. This is one wild read you need in your life. Before you do item 23 on your list, go and get yourself a copy on ebook or paperback.

Item #2 might take a little longer but it’s worth practising if you’ve not quite got the hang of it. But consider this: for everything single thing you do or don’t do in your life, other people will have an opinion. You cannot stop it, you’re not in control of it, and it will slowly mess with your confidence. Let them (as the wonderful @melrobbins says in her bestselling book).

And, if you haven’t listened yet, I was talking about this - and other things - on the brilliant Big Drink Rethink podcast this week..

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🎤 Mic drop!

I think we all do know what happens when you skip breakfast and try to power through with just caffeine:

🚨 Mid-morning brain fog
🍪 11am snack attack
😩 Blood sugar chaos
🍷 Wine o’clock starts feeling necessary by 5

But me? I’ll never know.
Because this is how I start my day now 👇

Colourful. Satisfying. Packed with protein.

Midlife metabolism needs more than just willpower - it needs fuel.
Especially first thing.

Learn the new rules of feeling FABULOUS over 40. Comment BOOK and I’ll send you a link to the read that’ll make all the difference.

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👀 Irresistible? Absolutely.

That feeling when you stumble across a book that actually tells the truth about menopause weight loss (and doesn’t make you feel like a broken machine or a walking hormone bomb).

What you’re seeing: ✨ My fab new book busting the biggest menopause myths ✨ Real science - no scare tactics, no celery ✨ Everything you should have been told about your metabolism at 45

Want to know what all the fuss is about?
 Grab your copy of Everything They Told You About Losing Weight in Menopause Is Wrong on Amazon now.

Comment BOOK and I’ll send you the link.

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Ever feel like everything you were told about weight loss is completely useless in midlife? Same.

The old diet rules don’t work for your changing metabolism - but that doesn’t mean you’re stuck.
📖 Comment “BOOK” and I’ll send you the link to the new rule book. You MUST stop prioritising cutting calories, doing long vasts, and tonnes of cardio. It’s not you, it’s your hormones.

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Feeling flat? Frayed? Like your hormones have taken early retirement?
Here are 10 small-but-mighty things you can do this weekend to start feeling more like yourself again. No celery juice. No 27-step morning routine. Just real stuff that actually helps.

✨ Avocado, eggs, smoked salmon, sourdough - your hormones will thank you.
✨10 mins of nothing = nervous system reset.
✨Morning light = happy hormones + better sleep.
✨Rainbow food = gut love + mood boost
✨New policy - only books you love
✨ Connection > isolation - oxytocin for the win.
✨ At least one thing - no productivity, no purpose - just pleasure.
✨Future you will scream thank you for making that meal
✨ No and zero fs given
✨Jjournal, scribble, rant - less 3am spiralling)

Your weekend reset starts here - simple shifts that soothe your symptoms, calm your nervous system and support your midlife metabolism.

And if you’re nodding along thinking “Yes please, but tell me why this all works?” –
📖 You need to read my book: Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong.
Real talk. Real science. Real solutions for fixing your midlife metabolism, balancing your hormones and ditching the fluff.
Grab your copy now – link’s in the bio.
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When anxiety meets menopause: a 4-week transformation

At 48, Melissa felt completely flat. Nothing was technically ‘wrong’ (according to her doctor), but she’d lost her spark. Ducking out of social events, hating what she saw in the mirror, and feeling constantly on edge.

Fast forward 4 weeks and things couldn’t be more different.

She joined my Midlife Method signature programme and, with my support, she made some strategic changes to what she ate. Nothing weird or faddy, just ensuring she had the right balance of foods to keep her blood sugar steady throughout the day.

We sorted her digestive health (because your gut and mood are linked), and made some small but mighty tweaks to her daily routine (stuff that hardly anyone talks about).

Her words: “I could not believe the difference. Within maybe a week or 10 days, I started having more energy where before I just could not be ars•d. I was sleeping better, I felt less bloated. It’s almost like it was magic.”

Melissa put in the work but she also had someone on her side to cut through the 4089 different things she *could* be doing and create an evidence-based plan that actually fitted her life. No weird food required.

Struggling with similar symptoms? Let’s chat about how we can help you get your spark back. Comment MIDLIFE to get started

🙋‍♀️ Question time: who’s taking care of YOU?

I’m asking because…
In menopause and midlife, all kinds of things matter in feeling happy and healthy (and energised). And taking some time out to focus on you, what you want and prioritising the things that matter is key. It can feel uncomfortable. So many women I speak to have become distanced from taking care of their needs or even understanding what makes them happy.

I talk a lot about this in my book Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong, which (although it’s about weight loss is really about all things that matter in midlife).

Now it’s the weekend, it’s the perfect time to do something great for yourself. Even if that means just taking an extra 10 minutes to sit in peace and quiet.

Let me know what you’re doing for yourself today. And, if you don’t have my book yet, comment BOOK and I’ll send you the link.

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If I could go back 10 years, I’d tell myself this:

* Stop the endless cardio – lifting weights is what actually protects your metabolism
*Stop cutting calories to the extreme – it only backfires
* Self-care is as important as exercise – stress makes weight loss harder, not easier
* If your digestion is off, fix it first – gut health controls everything, including whether your body will let go of weight.

Midlife weight loss isn’t impossible. But it does require a different strategy.

If you’re still following the old rules and getting nowhere, I can help:

DM me to book a strategy session so we can create a personalised plan

Comment BOOK and I’ll send you the link to my book, where I break it all down step by step

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Still clinging to the old ways, hoping they’ll ‘fix’ things? Spoiler: they won’t.

Your metabolism has changed, and the rules are different now. No more starving yourself, over-exercising, or relying on willpower alone..

You have to save yourself- and my book is the perfect place to start.

📖 Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong will show you exactly how to fix your midlife metabolism—without the nonsense. Ready? Head to my bio for the deets or comment BY OK and I’ll send you the link.

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