Menopause

Perimenopause – signs to look out for

Hands up, I’ll admit it, it wasn’t until about a year ago that I even knew that Perimenopause was a ‘thing’. Because I was still having regular periods, I honestly hadn’t given it much thought, I’d always assumed menopause was just ‘the menopause’. Now I‘ve learned...

Progress Update; my 90 day plan

Follow along with the 90 day plan; an online exercise & nutrition programme designed for women in the menopause. After my first 7 days on the plan, here is my first progress update. Overall I’m happy with how things have gone this week. It has been a little...

Hot Flushes, the need to know

“Is it me, or is it hot in here?”. I think I must ask this question at least once a day. (for the record, the reply is usually “it's you”). For many women, hot flushes and night sweats are one of the most common (and exasperating) symptoms of menopause. These...

What is Brain Fog?

I’ve always thought of myself as clear thinking, organised, and secretly pride myself on remembering the birthdays of everyone in my extended family. Yet now, at times, I find myself struggling to even find my words, to complete my sentences; basically it just...