With the end of the year almost upon us there is never a better time to talk festivities. I don’t know about you, but for me the end of the year can be especially challenging when we are in menopause. I remember feeling exhausted and having no motivation to get through the endless social events, Christmas shopping, meal-planning and then organising to go away with the family … [Read more...] about Festive season menopause fatigue
5 Reasons for your Weight Gain in Menopause
By Dr Wendy Sweet, Women’s Healthy Ageing Researcher & MyMT Coach If your waist is ‘thickening’, your body-shape is changing and you are going into or through menopause, then let me explain why! Are you feeling ‘bloated’ and your clothes feel tighter? Have your hot flushes increased too? Perhaps dieting and exercising aren’t working for you either? Despite over 30 … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons for your Weight Gain in Menopause
The Right Carbs to Eat for your Hot Flush Control in Menopause
Never before has a generation of women been so confused about what to eat! When I take my ‘Masterclass on Menopause’ seminars I often ask those attending who is confused about food at the moment. Invariably the entire room puts up their hand. I’m not surprised. Because even with my own background working in exercise and nutrition education for years, when I hit menopause, I … [Read more...] about The Right Carbs to Eat for your Hot Flush Control in Menopause
Why does menopause affect sleep? Discover 3 reasons for night sweats and insomnia
When was the last time you slept all night waking up refreshed and ready for your busy day ahead? Can you remember? Sleep research consistently states that we all need between 7-8 hours of deep, restful sleep each night. We all know how beneficial it is to our health to get a good night’s sleep. But for those of you going into peri-menopause and into your post-menopause years, … [Read more...] about Why does menopause affect sleep? Discover 3 reasons for night sweats and insomnia
4 ways your exercise should change during menopause
Is exercise leaving you exhausted? Are your joints and ligaments aching and sore? Do you get restless legs? I used to be the same too. Whilst these symptoms can occur in non-exercising women, many of the women who are used to doing daily exercise, often have no idea that these symptoms have anything to do with their hormonal changes in peri-menopause clashing with the type … [Read more...] about 4 ways your exercise should change during menopause
