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Make sense of menopause: lose weight, fix hormones, feel amazing
Why ‘eat less, move more’ doesn’t work in menopause (and what to do instead)
‘Eat less, move more’ is the kind of throwaway advice that sounds sensible, but has caused more misery, hunger, and hormonal chaos than I care to count. Sure, calories matter a bit. But they’re far from the whole story. Especially in menopause, when your metabolism has its own ideas about how things should work. So if you’ve been eating less, moving more, and still watching the scales laugh in your face, pull up a chair. Let’s unpack what’s really going on in your midlife bo
Ailsa Hichens
Oct 225 min read
Menopause morning ritual: how to start your day feeling calm, steady and energised
Struggling with low energy, cravings or brain fog in menopause? Discover the 60-minute breakfast rule - the simple tweak that helps balance hormones, boost energy and calm the caffeine chaos.
Ailsa Hichens
Oct 184 min read
The DUTCH test in menopause: why it could be the missing piece of your midlife puzzle
Discover why the DUTCH test for menopause is your midlife game-changer. Uncover hidden imbalances and regain control with the DUTCH test for menopause.
Ailsa Hichens
Aug 274 min read
The surprising link between menopause and summer burnout
Discover why menopause and seasonal changes can leave you exhausted and burnt out, and learn simple ways to cope with summer stress and anxiety in midlife.
Ailsa Hichens
Aug 134 min read
Midlife swelling? Survival tips for when menopause meets summer
Hot mess in a heatwave? Swelling body this summer? We hear you. From sausage fingers to sweaty... everything... here's how to stay in control the best you can.
Ailsa Hichens
Jun 195 min read
Pushing even harder is not going to help your menopause symptoms
If you’re someone who’s always handled life by pushing harder, you’re exactly the kind of gal who menopause hits the hardest. Shots fired.
Ailsa Hichens
Apr 267 min read
Awkward truths about weight loss in your menopause era
(but honestly? You kind of need to) If you’ve been Googling “menopause weight loss” and wondering why none of it seems to work, I see you. You're not lazy. You're not doing it wrong. You're just in a chapter of life where everything – from your metabolism to your mindset – has shifted… and no one gave you the manual. Most advice out there is either outdated (“just eat less and move more!”) or overly simplified (“take HRT and you'll be fine”). And while both of those ideas mig
Ailsa Hichens
Apr 196 min read
Everyday habits that kill your mood in menopause
No one tells you this about menopause: your daily habits can make or break your mood in midlife and change how you experience the whole day
Ailsa Hichens
Mar 218 min read
When menopause weight loss feels impossible. Here's why and what to do about it
Struggling with menopause weight loss? Discover why it feels impossible and how to actually fix it with expert tips on menopause weight loss
Ailsa Hichens
Mar 144 min read
Reasons to raise a glass to our gal pals in midlife
Forget flowers and candlelit dinners—this one’s for the real MVPs in your life. The women who pick you up when you’re down, who know exactly
Ailsa Hichens
Feb 114 min read
How to Hygge like a queen in midlife
Instead of feeling drained, take a leaf from the Danish playbook. Embrace the concept of hygge - feel calmer and more content in menopause
Ailsa Hichens
Dec 13, 20245 min read
Is winter weight gain inevitable in menopause?
The cold weather, darker days, and cravings for sugary snacks make it seem impossible to avoid winter weight gain - let's see why
Ailsa Hichens
Nov 2, 20245 min read
How to stop menopausal hot flushes this summer 🌞
Here's how midlife women can stay cool in the hot weather. Tips for minimising your hot flushes.
Ailsa Hichens
Jun 28, 20243 min read
Why summer is the BEST time for menopause weight loss
Summer isn't just about beach days and ice cream - it's the perfect season to shed the extra pounds. Here's why.
Ailsa Hichens
Jun 14, 20244 min read
How to break through a menopause weight loss plateau
Here's exactly what to do when your weight loss grinds to a halt when you're in perimenopause/ menopause Losing weight can be hard enough...
Ailsa Hichens
Apr 26, 20245 min read
Could grounding help your menopause?
Grounding (aka earthing) could be the solution you're looking for to improve sleep, energy & aches and pains in midlife Have you ever...
Ailsa Hichens
Apr 12, 20244 min read
Want to say goodbye to menopause symptoms? Here's your plan
Menopause can be one of the trickiest times for women to get their head around. One minute you’re 30, full of energy to do all the things you want in your life. There may be challenges but none of them seem unmanageable. The next minute, you’re a gold member of the 3am wide awake club, hot flushes are driving you crazy, you can’t remember names for toffee, everything annoys you and your weight keeps climbing up and up and up.
Ailsa Hichens
Feb 16, 20246 min read
Is your body trying to tell you something? Don't dismiss these midlife warning signs
In the busyness of your daily life, whether you’re juggling work, family, and other responsibilities, it can easily feel like another...
Ailsa Hichens
Nov 12, 20238 min read
7 lovely ways to relieve stress in menopause
The key to stress relief in menopause lies in making it simple and enjoyable. Here are 7 ideas you can weave into daily life
Ailsa Hichens
Nov 5, 20234 min read
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
Ailsa Hichens
Oct 1, 202213 min read
Must-read book
Want to lose weight in menopause? You need to fix your metabolism. This book will help.
The Midlife Method
The 12-week high level 1:1 programme for menopausal women who want to lose weight, fix their hot flushes and stop feeling knackered and start feeling confident and in control so they live the life they love
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