Hot flushes and night sweats — sometimes called vasomotor symptoms — are one of the most common (and most frustrating!) parts of perimenopause and menopause. Around three in four women experience them at some point, and for about a third, they’re intense enough to interfere with daily life or sleep. It’s one reason so many […]

Curious about creatine for menopause? Learn how it may support muscle, bone, and brain health in midlife women — based on real science.   Menopause and the Hidden Changes in Muscle, Bone, and Brain Health Menopause isn’t only about hot flushes or night sweats — it’s also a stage of life that can quietly affect […]

  If you’ve found yourself gaining weight during perimenopause or post menopause, you’re far from alone. Research suggests that around 50–70% of women experience some degree of weight gain during this life stage (Scope & study).   Studies show that women typically gain around 1 to 1.5 pounds (about 0.5 to 0.7 kg) per year during […]

Have you noticed that just a couple of glasses of your favourite drink seem to hit harder than they used to? Or that the next morning feels like a full-blown hangover—even when you didn’t drink much? If you’re dealing with stubborn weight gain, restless sleep, or unpredictable mood swings during perimenopause or menopause, it’s worth […]

  Have your sugar cravings in menopause gone into overdrive lately? Maybe you’ve never really struggled with cravings before, but now they’ve shown up loud and strong. Or perhaps they’ve always lingered in the background, but suddenly they’re more intense— harder to manage, and harder to ignore. If you’ve caught yourself thinking, “Why can’t I […]

Will coffee make my menopause symptoms worse?Can it raise cholesterol or lead to weight gain?Should I skip that first cup—or change how much I drink? If questions like these have been on your mind, you’re not alone. Coffee is something many of us enjoy daily, but during menopause, it can leave us wondering whether it’s […]

Why This Might be More Important than Willpower. Many women believe they just need more willpower to stay consistent with healthy changes—but what if the real secret lies elsewhere? Setting up your environment for healthy habits can make a far bigger difference than simply trying harder. When we rely on willpower alone, it often feels […]

Tracking your eating habits can be a game-changer, especially for women navigating weight gain in peri and post-menopause.  We know the first step to successful change is awareness so developing a really detailed understanding of what we’re doing and all the circumstances that surround these choices is important.  Only then can we understand where to […]

Hunger in menopause might seem straightforward—just a signal from your body to eat, right? But during perimenopause and beyond, hunger becomes far more complex. Understanding these changes can really help you navigate shifts in eating habits, health, and weight. So let’s dive right in. Have you found yourself standing in front of the fridge, ravenously […]

“It felt like the weight gain appeared overnight, all around my middle, and nothing seemed to shift it even when I tried eating less and spending even longer at the gym” Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Menopause related weight gain is such a common struggle, leaving many women frustrated and confused.  Suddenly your body isn’t […]