Are you feeling like your body is working against you during perimenopause? If you’re struggling with perimenopausal weight gain and uncomfortable symptoms, know that you’re not alone.
Michelle's Story
Michelle, a client of mine and fitness professional, faced similar challenges. Despite her commitment to health - eating what she thought was enough protein, strength training and walking 12,000 steps daily - she felt frustrated and was still dealing with frequent UTIs, night sweats, irregular periods and weight gain.
The Turning Point
When Michelle sought my help, she knew she needed a personalised approach and it needed to be tailored to her stage of life. She was conscious that it would require changes to her lifestyle and even the use of supplements, but we were careful to only go at a pace she felt comfortable with.
Here’s the step-by-step process we followed to address her unique needs and achieve the results she was after.
Step 1: Comprehensive Testing
We began with thorough testing to uncover underlying hormonal imbalances and nutrient deficiencies. This step provided us with essential insights into what was happening in Michelle’s body, guiding our priorities and her plan.
Step 2: Tailored Nutrition
Based on the test results, we created a customised nutrition plan that included details on:
Meal Composition: Ensuring the right balance of macronutrients and micronutrients tailored to her training needs, lifestyle and preferences.
Addressing Nutrient Deficiencies: Targeting specific deficiencies to optimise her overall health and energy levels.
Optimising Meal Timing: Adjusting when she ate to enhance her training recovery, muscle development, cravings, metabolism and energy levels.
Hormone Balance: We used diet and supplements to help cushion her hormones and alleviate symptoms like night sweats and irregular periods.
Gut Health Focus: Incorporating gut-friendly foods and probiotics to improve her digestion, immune system, risk of UTI's and general wellbeing.
Step 3: Lifestyle Adjustments
We implemented several lifestyle strategies to support Michelle’s wellbeing:
Sleep Hygiene: Establishing a sleep routine to enhance sleep quality, boosting her energy and mood.
Mindful Alcohol Consumption: Reducing alcohol intake to optimise her metabolism and sleep quality as well as hormone balance.
The Results
After just 12 weeks of implelenting our plan, Michelle experienced a complete turnaround. She no longer suffered from UTIs or night sweats and her periods became regular. Best of all, she regained her waistline and confidence!
Is This You?
If you’re struggling with similar issues, including unwanted weight gain, hormone imbalances and other symptoms associated with perimenopause, it’s time to seek tailored advice. When was the last time you received nutrition guidance specifically designed for YOUR body and THIS stage lifestyle?
A Personalised Approach Matters
In perimenopause, every woman’s experience is unique, but the foundations for minimising symptoms lie in personalised diet and lifestyle choices.
If you're ready to address permenopause symptoms and unlock your weight loss potential, just like Michelle did, I’m here to help! I invite you to learn more about the Mind Body Makeover.
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