Lose Weight And Reclaim Your Vitality
Setting clear, realistic goals is one of the most powerful tools for getting healthier—especially for women 40+ who want to lose weight and feel better through menopause. During this stage of life, shifts in hormones, sleep, stress, and metabolism can make “just try harder” feel frustrating and unpredictable.
The Nutritionists Advice
Resetting your diet and lifestyle in midlife can help to navigate hormonal symptoms and weight gain associated with midlife. This is easier when you understand the shifts your body goes through.
the menopause diet
Diet Guidelines For Menopause
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BALANCE BLOOD SUGAR
"Blood sugar fluctuations can become more pronounced during menopause, contributing to fatigue, weight gain, and mood swings. Prioritising slow-release, complex carbohydrates can support steadier energy and hormone balance."
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INCREASE PROTEIN
"Declining oestrogen levels accelerate muscle loss, making protein intake even more crucial. Combining adequate protein with strength training can help preserve lean muscle mass, support metabolism, and promote long-term strength and mobility."
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LOWER CARBS
"As oestrogen levels drop, the body becomes more sensitive to insulin, making storing fat around the midsection easier. Reducing free sugars can help maintain stable blood sugar levels and support healthy weight management."
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HEALTHY FATS
"As oestrogen lowers, heart disease risk increases. Prioritising unsaturated fats and omega-3s from sources like oily fish can support heart and brain health during and after menopause."
Turning Goals Into Plans
Goals help you focus on what you can control (like strength training twice a week, hitting a daily protein target, getting a consistent bedtime, or walking after meals. Track progress beyond the scale (energy, mood, hot flashes, cravings, waist measurements), and build momentum through small wins.
How Active Are You ?
Being active can keep you at a healthy weight and reduce the risk of heart and circulatory diseases by up to 35 per cent. For any type of activity to benefit your health, you should to be moving quick enough to raise your heart rate, breathe faster and feel warmer. Your activity levels are a good guideline when it comes to setting your protein level requirements.
Inactive
Less than 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week.
Fairly Active
Adults who do between 30 and 149 minutes of moderate intensity exercise a week.
Active
Doing at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity per week.
Using Eve Shakes Based On Activity Levels
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INACTIVE WOMEN
Plenty of protein and lower carb dinners to balance hormones
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ACTIVE WOMEN
Add an extra snack if you get hungry mid afternoon.
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STRENGTH TRAIN
You need calories if training. Have lunch - use your second Eve shake as a snack.
Protein Recommendations Snapshot
Whey v plant based protein-
INACTIVE WOMEN
To help maintain muscle mass and metabolic health 1.2g to 1.5g per kg of body weight is recommended.
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ACTIVE WOMEN WHO STRENGTH TRAIN
1.5g - 2g of protein per kg of body weight per day to support muscle recovery and growth.
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WOMEN WHO WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT
Calculate protein intake based on your goal weight to ensure nutritional adequacy without excessive caloric intake.
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Menopause Diet plans
Your symptoms and weight will be changing over the months and years. Wherever you are, we have a plan for you.
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