"Cultivating flexibility and self-compassion allows room for enjoyment while prioritising health and well-being"

Are you struggling to maintain a consistent routine for weight loss during perimenopause?

Do you find it challenging to balance indulgence with healthier choices?

You're not alone. As a woman in her late 40s, navigating this perimenopausal phase, I understand the complexities of this transformative period.

Here's what I've learned through my own journey and guiding my Meno-Fit clients:

This is 70-80% of my daily self-care:

Consistent Protein Intake:

Ensuring a regular supply of high-quality protein in your diet is crucial for supporting muscle health and boosting metabolism, especially during perimenopause when muscle mass tends to decrease.

Hydration:

Prioritising adequate water intake is essential for maintaining overall health and well-being, aiding digestion, and supporting the body's natural detoxification processes.

Quality Sleep:

Establishing a healthy sleep routine is vital for optimising hormonal balance and ensuring that your body can adequately repair and rejuvenate itself, particularly during the challenges of perimenopause.

Stress Management:

Effectively managing stress is key to minimising its impact on weight management and overall health. Practices like meditation, yoga, and mindful breathing can significantly contribute to stress reduction during the tumultuous perimenopausal phase.

Weight Lifting:

Engaging in regular weight lifting or strength training exercises is crucial for preserving muscle mass and bone density, which tend to decline during perimenopause, ultimately aiding in successful weight loss efforts during this transformative phase.

The other 20-30% leans toward indulgence:

Occasional Treats:

Allowing yourself to indulge in occasional treats like flavourful nachos, a scoop of Ben and Jerry's Cookie Dough ice cream, or satisfying takeouts can add a sense of enjoyment and satisfaction to your balanced perimenopausal lifestyle.

Moderate Alcohol Consumption:

Savouring a glass of red wine or treating yourself to a delectable slice of cake every now and then can contribute to a balanced approach to your dietary choices and improve your overall well-being during perimenopause.

Relaxation:

Sometimes, giving in to late-night Netflix binging can provide a form of relaxation, even if it means compromising your sleep routine for a night, offering a brief respite from the challenges of perimenopause.

Understanding Your Limits:

Acknowledging days when you might not feel up to lifting heavy weights due to fatigue or other stressors is important.

Listening to your body and giving it the rest it needs during the demanding perimenopausal period is crucial for sustained well-being.

I've tried the 100% strict approach for a month, and it left me feeling miserable despite the great physical results.

It wasn't sustainable for the long term.

Over time, I've discovered that operating at 70-80% allows me to feel content and happy in my 48-year-old body.

It took consistent habits over 2-3 years to reach this point, and I've sustained this balance for 4 years now.

Understanding that achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle isn't about absolute perfection, but rather about finding a sustainable balance, has been the cornerstone of my approach with my perimenopausal and weight loss-focused Meno-Fit clients.

Our bodies are constantly changing, especially during perimenopause, and what works for us today may not work tomorrow.

What's important is cultivating a mindset of flexibility and self-compassion, allowing ourselves room to enjoy life's pleasures while also prioritising our health and well-being.

So, I ask you, what percentage are you operating at?

Let's work together to find a method that works not just during perimenopause but for the rest of your life, ensuring a balanced and fulfilling approach to health and wellness.

Farah Kariamburi

Founder of Deep Body Health™ & The Meno-Fit Fat Loss Method™