I’m not ashamed to say that I used to just eat all day long. Much of it in secret, because I didn’t know how to control my cravings and had a constant urge to eat. Here’s how I learned to manage it.

My 10kg menopause weight gain was nothing to do with hormones. That's what I blamed it on at first. But the real problem was that my cravings had gone through the roof and I struggled to control them. Understanding this was the first step to beating them, and you can read about this in this post.

Read how creatine supplements support muscle growth during menopause.

Learn how to perform this essential strength-building exercise correctly.

Declining oestrogen levels are known to increase the amount of bad bacteria in the gut. Eating a diet that supports a healthy microbiome is especially important as we go through menopause. Read how to do this and also about the changes I’ve been making to my diet and the effects it’s had so far.

In this short video I explain how hormones affect our muscles and body fat and how we can adapt our diet and exercise routines to counter this.

Too exhausted to exercise during menopause? What I’ve learned from helping women in their 40s, 50s and 60s to start exercising and get my top 5 tips to kick-start your exercise routine.

7-day vegan meal plan for women over 50. While there are many more vegan options available in supermarkets, making a meat and dairy-free diet easier and more enjoyable than ever, many are classified as ultra-processed foods and may contain insufficient protein to meet your daily needs, although it’s not always clear how much we should even aim for. Read more.

A high protein, filling breakfast, Perfect as a winter warmer on frosty days.

Brandy cream, Christmas pudding, champagne truffles and cheese are all on my guilt-free treats lists. I’ll be buying and eating all of these this Christmas. Here’s how you can indulge in your favourites without feeling guilty, sick and bloated afterwards.

Fasting is a hot topic right now, but should you be doing it? In this post, I explain the pros and cons of fasting and give you a guide to fasting success (if you decide it’s right for you).

Learn how to break the yo-yo dieting cycle by understanding the 5 stages of diets and where exactly you need to focus your attention if you want to find a balanced diet you can stick with for the long-term.

A five day plan of healthy breakfasts and lunches that give you around 50g of protein and come in at under 900 calories for both meals. These recipes will keep you feeling full so you can stay on top of cravings and concentrate on getting on with your day.

This is a question that confuses a lot of my clients. Over the past few years I’ve noticed that many of us reach for carb-heavy foods when we’re stressed, short on time or unprepared (like most of the time!). As a result, we get into the habit of eating less protein than we need. In this article I explain why protein is so important and tell you how much you should be eating, as well as giving you some easy examples of foods that help you hit your protein target.

Menopause changes the gut microbiome and is one of the causes of mid-life weight gain. Find out how to make simple changes that improve gut health and try a recipe to make sauerkraut.

What should you eat in a day to lose weight, gain energy and stop cravings? This example meal plan comes in at around 1600 calories and has nearly 80g of protein. It even includes a glass of wine!

Are you exercising regularly and not getting results? It’s common for menopausal women to notice more abdominal fat and declining strength, even when they are exercising. But we’re now starting to really understand the specific needs of menopausal women and at this stage of our life, we need to work with our changing bodies if we want more muscle mass and less body fat.

Are you worried about whether your willpower will cope with being surrounded by chocolate and having the kids at home for a fortnight? Read my Easter survival guide and learn how to stay sane and enjoy some chocolate without guilt.

The older we get the more we need to pay attention to gut health. Around menopause we’re more likely to suffer with bloating and even constipation. Get some quick and easy ideas to boost your gut health.

My mid-life crisis was all about realising how fearful I’d become and how I had lost touch with what made me happy for fear of stepping outside of my comfort zone. Exercise has helped me face my fears and answer some of the questions I had about what I wanted for the next stage of my life.