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Why a Vision Is Better Than a New Year’s Resolution for Lasting Change in Midlife

Every January it starts the same way. The diary is fresh, the gym is suddenly very busy, and the words “this is my year” are said with genuine conviction. And then… life happens. If you’ve ever set a New Year’s resolution with the very best intentions, only to quietly abandon it a few weeks later, I want you to know this straight away: you’re not broken, you’re not unmotivated, and you’re definitely not alone. For many women, especially in midlife, the problem isn’t effort or d...

Why Dark Chocolate Deserves a Spot on Your Christmas Table (Yes, Really!) — Especially in Menopause

Picture this: it’s mid-December, Christmas music is playing everywhere (even the supermarket chillers seem to hum along), and you’ve just opened yet another box of chocolates gifted by Susan from Accounts.  Most are filled with mysterious sugary centres. Some are shaped like bells. One tastes suspiciously like toothpaste.  But tucked away in the bottom corner… there it is. A piece of proper dark chocolate. The kind that says: “I support your health, your taste buds, and yes —...

How Nutrition Can Help Prevent Muscle Loss in Menopause

As women move through menopause, many notice subtle changes in their body — a little less strength, a little less tone, and sometimes, a little less energy. While some of this is a natural part of aging, much of it comes down to one often-overlooked issue: muscle loss, or what’s known as sarcopenia.But here’s the good news — with the right nutrition and lifestyle strategies, this decline is not inevitable. You can absolutely maintain muscle, strength, and energy well into your 50s, 60s, ...

3 Things I Wish I Knew About Nutrition Before Menopause

When I first started to notice changes in my body in my forties, I brushed them off as “just getting older.” A bit more tired, a bit more irritable, clothes fitting differently — nothing too dramatic at first. But then came the 3am wake-ups, the mystery weight gain, and the hot flushes that made me feel like I was living in a sauna. Suddenly, I realised this wasn’t just “getting older”… this was menopause knocking, or rather, banging at the door.Like many women, I had spent years t...