Living Energy Nutrition

I’m so looking forward to exhibiting with The Wellness Collective at the Goose Green Fair this Sunday as part of the Dulwich Festival ✨

I’ll be there alongside Mindset Coach Jenni Hallam and Independent Travel Agent Dagmar Kipp, ready to chat all things health, wellbeing and self-care. It feels really special to be stepping out into the local community and connecting in person.

If you’re planning to visit the fair, do come and say hello. We would genuinely love to see you, whether you have a question, want a quick chat, or simply fancy a wander and a catch-up.

We’ll also be running a giveaway with six fantastic prizes up for grabs, and there will be a limited number of goodie bags for the first visitors to our stall.

Come and soak up the atmosphere, support local businesses and treat yourself to a little inspiration for the season ahead. See you there

Waking at 3am is one of the most common sleep changes I see in perimenopause, and yet it is often brushed off as “just insomnia”.

But when we look a little deeper, there is usually a clear physiological reason behind it.

As progesterone begins to decline in this phase of life, the brain loses some of its natural calming support. This can make the nervous system feel more alert at night, even when your body is tired.

It is not about trying harder to sleep, it is about understanding what is shifting underneath.

When we start to connect the dots between hormones, blood sugar, stress patterns and sleep, things begin to make a lot more sense.

And more importantly, they become workable.

If this feels familiar, you are not alone in it, and there are ways to support the system gently back into balance.

If you'd like to explore what is happening for you personally, you can book an introductory session and we can look at your patterns together.

Stress does not always arrive loudly.

Sometimes it whispers.

It looks like waking unrefreshed.
Needing caffeine to feel normal.
Feeling wired but exhausted.
Cravings that are harder to ignore.
A system that never quite switches off.

We often think of stress as emotional. But your body experiences it biologically too. Blood sugar swings. Poor sleep. Constant stimulation. Inflammation. It all registers as demand.

Cortisol is not the enemy. It helps you adapt. But when it stays elevated for too long, sleep, energy, and mood can start to feel less steady.

Support does not always feel instantly calm. Sometimes the body has to work before it can rest more deeply. The shift is often subtle at first. Then steadier. Then sustainable.

So instead of asking, how do I push through this?
Try asking, what is my body asking for right now?

If this resonates and you feel ready to explore what your body may be carrying, I offer a gentle introductory session to see how I might support you. It is a simple, no pressure space to talk things through and get clarity on what you need next.

A new systematic review published in Frontiers in Nutrition examined high fructose corn syrup and its impact on liver health and glucose metabolism. We already know fructose is primarily processed in the liver, and excessive intake may contribute to fat accumulation and metabolic strain.

But here is the bigger issue.

Many ultra processed foods contain long ingredient lists filled with substances most of us would never cook with at home. If you cannot recognise it, pronounce it, or explain what it does, we have to question whether it is truly food.

Whole foods do not need an ingredient list.
They do not require chemical enhancement.
Your body understands them.

If it is not nourishing you, it does not deserve space on your plate.

You cannot expect a different health outcome while repeating the same dietary patterns.

Change becomes realistic when you have support and accountability. That is why community matters. Doing this alone can be challenging. Doing it together creates momentum.

This week, choose one product in your kitchen.
Turn it over.
Read it.
Reflect.

Your future health is being built one ingredient at a time.

If reading this made you pause, don’t scroll past it.

Awareness is powerful, but action is what changes your health.

Reading labels is a start. Understanding your body and having a clear, personalised plan is where real transformation happens.

If you’re ready to stop hoping things will improve and start actively changing them, DM me to book your free introductory session. Make a good choice for your future self today.

If you’ve noticed changes in energy, weight, or mood in your late 30s or 40s, you’re not alone. Your body is adapting to hormonal shifts, especially declining oestrogen, and this affects metabolism, muscle, fat distribution, and even bone health.

Here’s what helps you support your body during this transition:

Prioritise Protein – Eggs, grass-fed meat, poultry, fish, at every meal to protect muscle and metabolic health.

Choose Stable Fats – Ghee, butter, coconut oil, olive oil support hormones, satiety, and cellular health. Avoid industrial seed oils.

Balance Blood Sugar –Pair protein with fibre-rich vegetables and whole foods at every meal.

Move Your Body – Strength training and weight-bearing exercises preserve muscle and bone.

Sleep & Stress Matter – Restorative sleep and stress management protect hormones and energy.

Perimenopause is not decline. It’s a metabolic transition. Nourishing your body with the right foods and lifestyle habits allows you to feel energised, steady, and supported.

Curious how this applies to your body? DM me to read the research or to book a free introductory session, let’s make this life stage feel manageable, empowering, and sustainable.

There’s something I see all the time with women in perimenopause:

☕ Coffee first
🍽 First proper meal at midday
🌙 Dinner late… then snacks in the evening

And it feels normal.

But here’s what the research is starting to show:

Eating later in the day, especially delaying breakfast, is linked to

👉🏽 more fatigue

👉🏽 poorer mental health

👉🏽 and even shorter lifespan

That’s not about blame or shame. It’s about biology.

Your body runs on a rhythm.

When meals are irregular or pushed later, it can disrupt:

👉🏽 blood sugar balance

👉🏽 cortisol patterns

👉🏽 energy production

And that’s when you start to feel:
👉🏽 wired but tired
👉🏽 foggy in the morning
👉🏽 crashing mid-afternoon

In perimenopause, this matters even more because your hormones are already shifting.

So instead of asking “what should I eat?”

Try asking “when is my body ready to receive energy?”

Small shifts can change everything.

If this resonated, I’d love to hear what your current eating rhythm looks like. DM me or comment below.

Feeling exhausted, even after a full night’s sleep?

You’re not imagining it, and it’s not just “age” or “stress.”

Research from the University of California, San Diego shows that during perimenopause, hormonal shifts, especially fluctuating oestrogen, can disrupt how your cells produce energy.

This means your body isn’t failing… it’s adjusting to a new rhythm. And when energy production is less efficient, you can notice:

Waking up already drained

Hitting a wall mid-afternoon

Brain fog or difficulty concentrating

Slow recovery after busy days

The good news? There are ways to support your energy at a cellular level:

Stable blood sugar

Nutrient-rich meals

Adequate protein

Gentle, consistent movement

Recovery routines and sleep

Small changes can make a big difference, helping you feel clearer, stronger, and more like yourself again.

If fatigue has been holding you back, an introductory session can help uncover what’s driving it and how to restore your energy.

Double-tap if this resonates, and save this post for the days when fatigue hits hard!

If your body feels more inflamed in perimenopause, your cooking oil might be part of the problem.

If your body feels more inflamed during perimenopause, the oils you cook with might be worth a closer look.

Seed oils have become the default fat in many processed foods and restaurant meals, yet they are often heavily processed and high in omega 6 fats that can push the body towards inflammation when consumed in excess.

During perimenopause, when hormones are already shifting, reducing inflammatory triggers can make a meaningful difference to how you feel.

A simple starting point is to cook with stable fats such as butter, ghee, coconut oil, or tallow, and enjoy oils like olive or avocado oil cold.

Small shifts in your kitchen can support calmer inflammation, steadier energy and better metabolic health.

If you’re navigating symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, or stubborn weight gain, personalised nutrition can make all the difference.

Through the Metabolic Balance programme, I create nutrition plans based on your blood values to help restore metabolic and hormonal balance.

Book an introductory session via the link in my bio or DM me if you’d like to explore whether it could support you.

✨ Your body has been carrying you. When was the last time you paused to truly listen to it?

This International Women’s Day, I’m offering something just for you.

🌸 20% off all services (5th – 12th March)
🌿 A gentle opportunity to prioritise your hormone health, energy and wellbeing.

If you are:
• Feeling tired but pushing through anyway
• Struggling with stubborn weight or brain fog
• Noticing hormonal changes as you move through life
• Ready to feel more like yourself again

Then this is your sign to take the first small step.

All programmes start with an initial consultation so we can explore your needs properly. I’m also offering a free introductory session if you want to talk before deciding anything.

Send me a message if this feels like the support you’ve been looking for 🤍