I have formulated my 12 week program  TRANSFORM 50+ to help so many women that I talk to that struggle with weight gain in postmenopause over 50.

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This program is for you if you are over 50 and struggling with weight gain. You are not alone!!​

I notice that weight gain is the one area that women really battle with most once they reach a certain age.

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I agree, it's not a pleasant feeling - to not be able to fit into half of your wardrobe, to not recognise yourself in the mirror, to avoid photographs and just feel hopeless and unattractive.

So..... IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE YOU HAVE TO DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT!! RIGHT??

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A wholefood, balanced nutrition plan helps to reduce the many risks that are associated with postmenopause. 

​Due the decrease in hormones, we can start to accumulate and hold on to fat. This fat also gets redistributed to areas like our belly. That belly fat is visceral fat and is deep within your abdomen and surrounding organs which is dangerous to your health.

 

In your 50s you  are at an increased risk of weight gain, reduction in lean body mass and muscle, osteoporosis, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. Great hey???!!

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​Well, let's change that NOW and get you feeling fantastic and confident that you have taken your weight and health into your own hands and most importantly you are setting yourself up for the future. 

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I found that the key to my own personal success came from a holistic approach and that's how I have built this program with 

 

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Lets break down how I approach the program

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Nutrition - Although is not essentially correct that you can "balance your hormones" - it is true that you can eat for hormonal health, vitality, weight control and general wellbeing. As we change and age, our body changes too and so do our nutritional needs. 

 

It is not the time for faddy diets, restriction and cutting out of major food groups. It's time to support our bodies and minds with a wholefood healthy and balanced nutrition.

 

Specific foods are vital for a healthy midlife and to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight we must feed our bodies what they need. Things change as we age, we are not able to eat as much as we used to and perhaps certain foods do not agree with us anymore. You don't gain weight because of the calories in the food you eat alone - it's the quality of the food you eat that matters too.

 

Your hormone health is very important in your 50s. They control appetite, hunger, food cravings, metabolic rate, fat gain and fat distribution.

There are NINE hormones that are responsible for this whole process and "harmonizing" them through nutrition is vital and I can easily help you do that.

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Lets get together and start getting you on track!

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Together we can work at cutting down (not cutting out) on sugar, eating lower glycemic foods and concentrate on getting the right balance of fibre, fats and protein which are so important in  midlife. One of the huge factors in my weight loss was [portion sizes. We are mostly ALL eating way more food than we need. Therefore I teach you portion control and that is so effective.

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We can work together to build a plan that suits you and your dietary requirements and preferences. All recipes will be included for you and we can change and build on them if needed. 

I think of nutrition in midlife as the foundation of your overall wellbeing.

Without that strong platform of health, it is difficult to build upon.

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Movement - Together we will find a plan that feels right for you, is consistent and helps you build your muscle mass which is so important in menopause. From the age of 30 we lose approximately 3-8% of muscle mass per decade so its really important that we build in some weight bearing exercise action plans. I am not a personal trainer but have access to programs you can join and will help you create a plan that suits you. As a triathlete in my 40s I learned the importance of varied exercise to keep your body strong and the benefits it brings. As we enter midlife, we need to support our bodies and be gentler on our joints. If you currently do not exercise we can build a plan that incorporates walking or yoga, There are many things that we can start with at home to build your strength and burn that body fat.

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Accountability - Such an important element - learning to be accountable. Together we can work on the ways you can become more accountable to yourself. I will help you with this part by being in contact with you as much as you wish. I can help guide you and be your cheerleader and we can work together on the things you are doing right and the things you need to work on. I am here to encourage you every single step as I also want you to get the results that you want.

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Mindset - Together we will work on mindset and get you feeling positive and excited by the future. You deserve to feel vibrant and have a spring in your step. Midlife is a time of potential and possibility but stressors and chall at this time of your life can sometimes hold you back and derail you and your efforts. Lets work on setting goals that stick, getting rid of the diet mentality, harnessing positivity and eliminating stress.

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Obstacles - I have included this portion of the program as I see a lots of women in midlife and menopause with body and overeating issues. If these deeper things do not get addressed then it makes it harder to move forward and harness the health and weight control we are looking for.

I am trained to help you with any additional issues that we can address together and give you freedom. Please don't be hesitant to bring any of these things to light as I have been there and can help you.

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Emotional eating or overeating

Body image issues

Self Sabotage

Sugar addiction

Food guilt or food shame.

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