Welcome to The Peri Plan Journal ✨
A place for questions, struggles, and the “ohhh, now I get it” moments we all have in The Peri Plan community. Each post is part journal, part guide, part chat over collagen coffee.
Got a topic you’d love me to explore with you (and for you)? I’d love to hear from you - just send me an email at evie@theperiplan.com.
Why Sugar Hits Harder in Your 40s (and What to Do About It)
Learn how sugar and refined carbs spike insulin in perimenopause, leading to weight gain, cravings, and mood swings - and what to do about it.
5 Easy Food Swaps to Start Burning Fat in Perimenopause
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.
Why am I so bloated? (And how to fix it)
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.
Career? Meh. Where Did My Ambition Go?
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.
Why Stress Makes Fat Loss Physically Impossible
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.
Why I Stopped Eating Dark Chocolate Every Night
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.
What Just Happened?A compassionate guide for partners.
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 I Just Yell at the Dishwasher?Rage, Resentment & the Midlife Identity Shift
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.
Why Am I Crying in the Carpark?Perimenopause & The Art of Sudden Emotion
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.
So... What’s Going On With Me? A Loving Note to Partners.
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.”
10 Easy 300-Calorie Meals with 30g of Protein
If you’re aiming for steady energy, fewer cravings, and better blood sugar balance in perimenopause, here are 10 easy and satisfying meal ideas that each give you 30 grams of protein in around 300 calories. They’re real food combos you can mix, match, and enjoy throughout your day…
Why Getting Enough Protein Is Your Part-Time Job in Perimenopause
In perimenopause, protein isn’t just important — it’s essential. As hormones shift and muscle mass naturally declines, getting enough protein becomes your new part-time job. Why? Because it helps balance blood sugar, reduce cravings, support metabolism, and keep you feeling steady and strong.
How to Lose Belly Fat in Perimenopause: A Practical Guide
Struggling with stubborn belly fat in your 40s? You’re not alone - and you’re not doing anything wrong. During perimenopause, shifting hormones can change how your body stores fat, especially around your middle. Let me give you a practical guide to ditching the peri-belly.
5 Reasons Why Thermal Cycling is So Good for You in Perimenopause – and How to Do It
Discover the benefits of thermal cycling for perimenopause and learn how it can support your overall health. Learn why temperature variations, like sauna and cold exposure, work wonders for your body for wellness and peri weight loss.
How to Lose 5kg in 6 Weeks On The Peri Plan
Losing 5kg in 6 weeks on The Peri Plan is about nourishing your body, rather than punishing it. Learn how to reset your metabolism, the power of protein at every meal, fibre and creating a healthy gut microbiome for optimising weight loss.
Why Losing Weight is Different in Perimenopause – and What to Do
Losing weight in perimenopause isn’t about eating less and exercising more—it’s about working with your body, not against it. Learn why hormonal shifts make weight loss harder and what you can do to reset your metabolism, boost energy, and feel your best.