Lipoedema is a common, under-diagnosed fat condition that often flares in perimenopause. Here’s how to tell it apart from ordinary weight gain, and what actually helps.
Lipoedema in perimenopause: is it fat, or something else?
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Weight Loss
OZEMPIC FOR WEIGHT LOSS ISN’T ALL IT’S CRACKED UP TO BE – HERE’S WHY
You can’t do anything without seeing social media post or new article on Ozempic for weight loss. But is it the wonder drug that can help you lose weight rapidly – and keep it off? Or is there more to this medication than meets the eye? As a health practitioner, I’m...
HERE’S HOW HORMONES MAKE YOU GAIN WEIGHT
Think that weight gain is all in what you eat and how you exercise? While they definitely play a role, we can’t overlook the part that hormones play. When it comes to losing weight, you need to understand how hormones make you gain weight – and how to tackle it. With...
WHY YOU’RE GAINING WEIGHT – WHEN IT’S NOT OVEREATING!
Do you find yourself gaining weight, despite eating a normal amount of food? It can be incredibly frustrating to be told ‘eat less, move more’ or ‘you’re just eating too much, go on a diet’. If that was why you’re gaining weight, you would have solved the issue...
FAT DOESN’T MAKE YOU FAT – LET’S TALK ABOUT WHY
Remember the low-fat era of the 90s? Well, it’s time to break up with the calorie counting and restriction. I’m here to tell you that fat doesn’t make you gain weight – it’s been unfairly demonised. Confused? Let’s dive into the reason that fat is a non-negotiable...
SLEEP AND WEIGHT LOSS – THE LINK YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
Everyone talks about diet and exercise for dropping kilos, but do you know about the relationship between sleep and weight loss? Even if your nutrition and workout plan is bang-on, you will struggle to lose weight if your sleep is off-track. Let’s take a look at the...
WHAT’S THE REAL CAUSE OF YOUR FOOD CRAVINGS?
Are you always at the mercy of your food cravings? Whether it’s sweet, creamy, salty or fatty that grabs your attention, cravings can feel overwhelming. But once you understand why you’re craving certain foods, it becomes easier to tame them. PHYSICAL CAUSES OF FOOD...
WHY CALORIE RESTRICTION & CROSSFIT DON’T GIVE YOU YOUR DREAM BODY
Tried going back to the ol kilojoule counting or crazy workout schedule – but seeing no real results? Calorie restriction and Crossfit might help some people to achieve their body goals, but for the majority of us, it’s setting ourselves up to fail. Let’s take a look...
WEIGHT GAIN IN PERIMENOPAUSE – IS IT MY HORMONES OR MY THYROID?
A few extra kilos creeping on during your 40s is a common experience for women. But believe it or not, weight gain in perimenopause is not just ‘getting old’! In most cases, it comes back to the delicate balance of hormones – particularly your sex hormones and thyroid...
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