The 4 Biggest reasons women gain weight during the menopause 1. metabolism slows down as we age 2. appetite increases 3. jobs become more sedentary 4. life becomes more sedentary

How can you tell who the charlatans are online? Who do you trust and who do not trust and why?

Strategies to lose weight if you're over 40 and have an underactive thyroid: 1: Focus on protein and veg at every meal 2. Veg is your friend 3. Did I say veg 4. Move more (a lot more - doesn't have to be exercise) 5. Diet intermittently 6. Drink more water

Menopausal weight gain is not inevitable, and if you've gained weight (just like 90% of the female population at this stage of life) you CAN do something about it.

What most people think they need to keep the weight off: A diet & exercise plan What the science/evidence shows: 1. Intrinsic motivation 2. Self efficacy 3. Internal locus of control 4. Reduced overeating due to emotions/comfort 5. A flexible approach 6. Positive body image

During lockdown my daughter walked into my office and said "Daddy, come play with me?" I said "No, sorry darling, I haven't got time" I did have time - I was choosing/prioritising work How do I know? If she was injured/hurt i would have dropped everything

Reasons why women should lift weights (especially during the menopause) 1. helps reduce hot flashes 2. increases muscle mass (increases metabolism / gives body shape / improves quality of life) 3. reduces risk of osteoporsis Do I need to keep going?

Is your partner supportive of your goals?

Instead of saying I don't have time, try saying 'I'm choosing X instead of Y' See how that sits

The best exercise for women during the menopause? The one you enjoy most... Or lifting weights!

What the evidence says is most important to maintain weight loss: 1. Intrinsic motivation 2. Self efficacy 3. Internal locus of control 4. Reduced overeating due to emotions 5. A flexible diet 6. Positive body image This is why we have a psycho-therapist within our programme

Work full time, care for elderly parents, and still have your kids around - time can be a big issue if so: - focus on your diet - use more convenience options e.g, microwave rice - stand more - get help

What's everyone doing for new year?

Happy New Year - what's your goals for 2023?

Carbs don't cause fat gain - look up DE NOVO LIPOGENESIS And anyone that tells you to cut out carbs, tell them to F off

Who actually likes cutting carbs / keto?

Eating healthily but not losing weight? What does eating healthily look like to you? What does it mean to you?

What have any of these got to do with nutrition? And if we’re talking about their ability to coach - why do any of these matter 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️ PS: I’ve got 4 out of 5 - never tried martial arts

Great article Alcohol can exacerbate symptoms and reduce sleep quality… BUT 1-2 units a day can actually have health benefits

Everyone posting pics of tweets on threads… I’m over here posting pics of threads on Twitter 👀 Will I get banned?!? 😂