If you’re a woman over 40 who’s set health and weight loss goals for the new year – this blog could make things a little easier for you! You see, I don’t believe in crash diets or depriving yourself. I’m all about balance, eating well, staying hydrated and getting adequate exercise. Yet as we get older our bodies change, and we must also focusContinue reading “Nutrient Deficiencies That Sabotage Weight Loss for Women Over 40”
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Forget New Year Resolutions and Embrace a Lifestyle of Small, Sustainable Change
As the new year begins, again we’re bombarded with messages of two extremes. On the one side, we have the ‘New Year, New You’ messaging we are all very used to, telling us it’s time to make radical changes to our behaviours and lives. And, on the other, in complete contrast, we have the recently emerging ‘don’t start anything, January is a time toContinue reading “Forget New Year Resolutions and Embrace a Lifestyle of Small, Sustainable Change”
A Year of Reflection: Embracing Growth and Lessons Learned
Christmas can be a hectic time for many of us – rushing to meet deadlines, preparing for the festive break and having a busy social calendar. It can feel like we are hurtling towards the end of the year without a moment to catch our breath! Yet remember, as the year draws to a close, it’s important to takeContinue reading “A Year of Reflection: Embracing Growth and Lessons Learned”
How to Have Fun and Stay Healthy This Festive Season
It’s here! The holiday season is officially upon us and along with the joy and celebrations comes plenty of indulgences. From Christmas parties to family dinners, it’s a time when temptation surrounds us, and maintaining healthy habits can feel like an uphill battle. However, the goal during this festive period isn’t to lose weight or restrict yourself but to find balanceContinue reading “How to Have Fun and Stay Healthy This Festive Season”
Transitioning from Autumn to Winter: Staying Motivated and Healthy
As the last of the leaves fall to the ground and autumn ends, we face long months of darker, colder days ahead of us. Whilst the bustle and cheer of the festive season keeps many of us busy up to the new year, it’s not uncommon to feel a shift in energy levels and mood. We may feel more tiredContinue reading “Transitioning from Autumn to Winter: Staying Motivated and Healthy”
Strengthening Bones and Joints Naturally: What Your Body Needs After 40
My last few articles have looked at how to maintain and build optimal health after 40. In this post I’m going to look at bone and joint health – along with maintaining muscle mass, both are incredibly important if we want to stay physically strong and flexible as we age. Natural Ways to Strengthen Bones and Joints After 40 Building healthy bones peaksContinue reading “Strengthening Bones and Joints Naturally: What Your Body Needs After 40”
Managing Weight Naturally in Your 40s and Beyond
As women, it’s tempting to focus on all the negative aspects of getting older. After all, as we move through our 40s and beyond, we experience hormonal changes that can bring challenges—like weight gain, a slower metabolism, and reduced energy, to name a few. Yet this time in a woman’s life can also be vibrantContinue reading “Managing Weight Naturally in Your 40s and Beyond”
Top Nutrients for Vibrant Ageing: Essential Vitamins and Minerals After 40 for Women
As we move through our 40s, we find we have to start thinking about our health and bodies in a way we perhaps haven’t had before. Our bodies begin to undergo changes that require a more focused nutritional approach to maintain energy, vitality, and overall health. As women, we go through many changes in our lives so even if you have aContinue reading “Top Nutrients for Vibrant Ageing: Essential Vitamins and Minerals After 40 for Women”
Why We Need to be Looking After Our Gut Health After 40
Research increasingly shows us how important gut health is for physical and mental health. Referred to by many as our ‘second brain’, our gut health plays a crucial role in our overall wellness, influencing everything from digestion to immunity and even mood. You can see why it’s important to pay attention to our gut health whatever ourContinue reading “Why We Need to be Looking After Our Gut Health After 40”
Burnout Recovery: The Best Nutrients, Foods and Supplements for Recovery
Burnout is incredibly common – research by Mental Health UK suggests that: ‘91% of adults in the UK told us they experienced high or extreme levels of pressure or stress at some point in the past year’. This is an alarming figure! In last week’s blog, I looked at burnout, its causes, symptoms, and how to start the emotional recovery process.Continue reading “Burnout Recovery: The Best Nutrients, Foods and Supplements for Recovery”