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Are you eating enough? What every perimenopausal woman needs to know

While a calorie deficit is necessary for fat loss (meaning we consume fewer calories than we expend each day, so the body is forced to ...
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Fuel

Creatine: Benefits For Women

Creatine is one of the most well-researched and effective supplements available, yet many women are unaware of its powerful benefits. Creatine supports strength, energy, brain ...
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Body

The Gut Microbiome: Why It’s Crucial for Women 40+

What is the Gut Microbiome? The gut microbiome is the collection of trillions of microorganisms that live in our digestive tract. These microbes help break ...
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Body

Understanding EPOC: Why It Matters For Women Over 40

Short for Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption, EPOC is often referred to as the “afterburn effect.” It represents the extra calories your body burns while recovering ...
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Fuel

The Importance of Protein for Women 40+

What is Protein? Protein is one of the three macronutrients essential to human life, alongside carbohydrates and fats. It is made up of building blocks ...
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Body

Zone training explained

Heart rate zone training is a method of measuring your exercise intensity. As you exercise, your heart rate will increase as the intensity of the ...
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Body

Hormones and your training

Tailoring a training plan to align with your menstrual cycle can enhance performance, recovery, and well-being by considering the hormonal and energy fluctuations women experience. ...
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Fitness tests

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Body

How to boost your metabolism

Please enjoy this 18 min live video recording where I give you 5 scientifically proven ways to boost your metabolism. Or you may prefer to ...
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My Stories

Choose Your Lens on Life:

I like to go to bed no later than 7.30pm but last night my son, Gus had an 8.40pm basketball game. This throws my entire ...
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Fuel

4 Steps to Stop Sugar Cravings

Science offers valuable insights into how we can control our cravings. By understanding the underlying mechanisms driving sugar cravings and adopting evidence-based strategies, we can ...
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Body

The Menopause Diet – what you should be eating and why

Although medical interventions and lifestyle changes often help, it's essential to understand the significance of diet in both reducing menopausal symptoms and enhancing overall well-being.
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3 Big Mistakes