When you finally fall into deep, unbroken sleep, your body slips into repair mode — balancing hormones, clearing out inflammation, and switching on the very pathways that help midlife women release stubborn belly fat. And when sleep is cut short or fragmented? Cortisol climbs, insulin becomes less responsive, and your body clings to fat as protection.

The 5 pm crash isn’t a lack of willpower — it’s a perfect storm of low blood sugar, decision fatigue, and a nervous system that’s more sensitive in perimenopause. When cravings peak, your brain isn’t asking for wine or sugar… it’s asking for regulation.

A gentle 10–15 minute walk after dinner is one of the simplest ways to support weight loss in perimenopause because it directly lowers insulin — the hormone that determines whether your body stores fat or burns it.

Morning sunlight is one of the simplest, most powerful ways to support weight loss in perimenopause — not by “boosting metabolism” in a gimmicky way, but by resetting your circadian rhythm. Just 5–10 minutes of natural daylight helps regulate cortisol, stabilise blood sugar, reduce cravings, and improve sleep… all of which make your body far more willing to release stored belly fat.

These seven peri-power foods work with your hormones to stabilise blood sugar, lower inflammation, support estrogen balance, and fire up your metabolism again. Simple, everyday foods — backed by science — that help you feel lighter, clearer, and more in control.

The Bean Protocol, created by nutritionist Karen Hurd, is a simple yet powerful approach to balancing hormones naturally. By using the soluble fibre in beans to support liver detoxification and hormone clearance, it can be especially beneficial during perimenopause — helping ease symptoms like bloating, mood swings, and stubborn weight gain.

If you’ve been stuck in the old “1200 calories a day” mindset, you’re not alone — it’s a rule so many women carry into midlife. But in perimenopause, eating too little can backfire hard. Your metabolism slows, your hormones rebel, and your body clings to every calorie. The smarter move? Around 1500 calories a day — enough to fuel muscle, support hormones, and still create that 500-calorie deficit for steady, sustainable weight loss.

Weight loss in perimenopause isn’t about restriction or willpower - it’s about eating smarter (and making it enjoyable!). On The Peri Plan, you’ll create a steady 500-calorie deficit while fuelling your body with protein, slow carbs, healthy fats, and ferments that keep you satisfied and energised.

In perimenopause, weight loss isn’t just about food and exercise – it’s about safety. If your nervous system is stuck in “fight or flight,” your body holds onto fat, craves sugar, and struggles with sleep. By calming your nervous system you give your body the signal it needs to burn fat.

Creatine used to be thought of as a “gym bro” supplement - but now women over 40 are claiming it as their own. Backed by 30+ years of research, creatine is proving to be a powerful ally for midlife health: helping preserve lean muscle, protect bone strength, sharpen memory, and even support mood.

Learn how sugar and refined carbs spike insulin in perimenopause, leading to weight gain, cravings, and mood swings - and what to do about it.

The secret to peri weight loss is not another restrictive diet — it’s making simple, smart food swaps that help balance blood sugar, reduce cravings, and turn your body back into a fat-burning mode. Here are 5 easy swaps - from breakfast to mocktails.

Bloating in perimenopause can feel relentless, but hormones aren’t the only cause. From digestion and diet to stress and hydration, here’s what really triggers bloating - and the simple fixes that can help you feel lighter and more comfortable every day.

Feeling ‘meh’ about your career in midlife? Hormonal changes, life pressures, and shifting values can make ambition fade in perimenopause. Learn why this happens - and how it’s really the start of a new plan forward.

Struggling to lose weight in perimenopause? Chronic stress and hormones like cortisol can make fat loss nearly impossible. Learn why stress blocks fat burning - and what to do instead.

Struggling with belly fat, cravings, or poor sleep in perimenopause? Find out why even a few squares of nightly dark chocolate can disrupt blood sugar, increase insulin resistance, and store fat around the belly.

Feeling like she’s suddenly more irritable or distant - and you don’t know why? You’re not imagining it. Midlife moods can get messy, confusing, and sometimes frustrating. But there’s a reason behind the sudden shifts - and it’s not about you.

Did you just yell at the dishwasher? You’re not alone - and you’re not unhinged. In perimenopause, rage can hit like a freight train. But underneath the slammed cupboard doors and simmering resentment is something deeper: shifting hormones, yes - but also a shift in identity.

Ever cried in the car for no clear reason? You’re not alone - and you’re not losing it. In perimenopause, sudden emotional waves can hit out of nowhere. One minute you're fine, the next you're teary in a carpark wondering what just happened. Here’s the turth - you’re not falling apart, this is perimenopause.

No, I’m not mad at you. This is perimenopause. It’s confusing, invisible, and very real. So, if you’re wondering what’s is going on with me lately, this one’s for you.”