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Fix your midlife

Women deserve to thrive in their 40s and 50s. The answer? Work with an experienced menopause nutritionist to find your own magic formula.

You are more in control of your health in menopause than you think

(And a prescription will only take you so far).

I know you feel your body is letting you down. You look in the mirror and wonder what the hell happened to your waistline, energy or motivation. And what's with the menopausal hot flushes, brain fog, anxiety, rage and all the bloating? You just don't feel like you...

You're a successful woman who has every other aspect of her life handled and yet these things seem beyond your control. You think you 'should' be able to do this on your own but, in truth, most people can't. As an experience menopause and midlife nutritionist I can help you navigate these choppy waters.

Want to reach your happy weight, tame your raging midlife hormones & regain your energy? Work with a menopause nutritionist.

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Ailsa

Hi, I'm Ailsa

I'm on a mission to help you get the menopause you deserve and a life you love

Menopause Nutritionist & Nutrigenomics Practitioner for all midlife women

I’m an award-winning Registered Nutritionist, Health Coach & Nutrigenomics Expert with over 10 years clinical experience working in women’s health. I’m the author of the new book Everything they told you about menopause weight loss is wrong - a nutrition and lifestyle guide to help you fix your midlife metabolism.

I'm based in Chelmsford, Essex, but help all menopausal and midlife women nationwide (and further afield) who want to lose weight, fix their hot flushes, say goodbye to their bloating and finally get a good night's sleep so they feel fabulous. I show them how to change their diet and lifestyle using evidence-based strategies so they can stop feeling knackered and start feeling confident, in control, and living a life they love. I bring a practical, empathetic but no-nonsense approach that works for real women living real, sometimes messy, lives.

My new book is here!

Everything they told you about menopause weight loss is wrong

From peri to post, every woman with menopause symptoms, low energy, low mood needs to read this - not just those who want to lose weight. Grab your copy today!

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From menopause symptoms, to diagnosis, diet, weight gain and bloating, get the lowdown on how to handle your health so you can thrive

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No one tells you this about menopause: your daily habits can make or break your mood in midlife and change how you experience the whole day

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🙋‍♀️ Question time: who’s taking care of YOU?

I’m asking because…
In menopause and midlife, all kinds of things matter in feeling happy and healthy (and energised). And taking some time out to focus on you, what you want and prioritising the things that matter is key. It can feel uncomfortable. So many women I speak to have become distanced from taking care of their needs or even understanding what makes them happy.

I talk a lot about this in my book Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong, which (although it’s about weight loss is really about all things that matter in midlife).

Now it’s the weekend, it’s the perfect time to do something great for yourself. Even if that means just taking an extra 10 minutes to sit in peace and quiet.

Let me know what you’re doing for yourself today. And, if you don’t have my book yet, comment BOOK and I’ll send you the link.

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If I could go back 10 years, I’d tell myself this:

* Stop the endless cardio – lifting weights is what actually protects your metabolism
*Stop cutting calories to the extreme – it only backfires
* Self-care is as important as exercise – stress makes weight loss harder, not easier
* If your digestion is off, fix it first – gut health controls everything, including whether your body will let go of weight.

Midlife weight loss isn’t impossible. But it does require a different strategy.

If you’re still following the old rules and getting nowhere, I can help:

DM me to book a strategy session so we can create a personalised plan

Comment BOOK and I’ll send you the link to my book, where I break it all down step by step

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Still clinging to the old ways, hoping they’ll ‘fix’ things? Spoiler: they won’t.

Your metabolism has changed, and the rules are different now. No more starving yourself, over-exercising, or relying on willpower alone..

You have to save yourself- and my book is the perfect place to start.

📖 Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong will show you exactly how to fix your midlife metabolism—without the nonsense. Ready? Head to my bio for the deets or comment BY OK and I’ll send you the link.

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Struggling to sleep in your MENOPAUSE ERA? 😵‍💫 You’re not alone. And no, it’s not just about going to bed earlier.

There are so many reasons your sleep could be a total sh*tshow – caffeine, stress, hormones, blue light, a bedroom that feels like a sauna… the list goes on.

But good news: you can fix it. More sleep = more energy and better weight loss. 🎯

📖 Want the full lowdown? My book has TWO chapters on sleep that will help you sort it.

💡 Need a plan that works in your life? The Reset class has everything you need.

📩 Comment BOOK and I’ll send you the book link.
📩 Comment RESET and I’ll send you the class link.

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🔥 Stop counting, start choosing! 🔥

Menopause weight loss isn’t about obsessively tracking every calorie – because not all calories are created equal (if only it were that simple!).

What matters more? The TYPE of food you eat. Whole, nutrient-dense foods fuel your body, balance hormones, and keep you feeling full – while ultra-processed junk just leaves you hungry and frustrated.

Your metabolism isn’t a calculator – it’s a whole system. Give it the right fuel, and it will work for you.

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In perimenopause, changing levels of the sex hormones oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone affect more than just your periods and cause typical symptoms of menopause like hot flushes, anxiety and brain fog.

They wreak havoc on your metabolism, making you react differently to food, store more fat, and store that fat around your middle.

You’re also more likely to experience sleep disturbances and lose your resilience to stress, which, in turn, makes it more likely you’ll weigh more.

You’re also at greater risk of other bad health events, so it is time to do something different.

Food and lifestyle change are the medicine you need. It’s not as hard as you expect. And there is less lettuce involved than you might think too. I’ll walk you through everything you need to know in order to fix it NO MATTER where you’re starting from and even if you’re having the menopause from hell. Just COMMENT “book” and I’ll send you the link to Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong.
Now, who else needs to see this today? Let them know

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Midlife is already a juggle. Peri, post… wherever you are, it feels like there are 400 different things you ‘should’ be doing.

I know you will have already tried some of these things - which is why you know the maths doesn’t stack up. This is exactly why I wrote my book Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong.

Let’s talk meno myths:

❌ Eat less, move more – It might have worked for you a decade ago but it's the worst right now. And, when women exercise a lot, they often accidentally ramp up their hunger hormone, which means they either eat more or feel miserable trying not to.

❌ Calories in vs. calories out – Your body doesn’t process all calories the same way. Then there’s the hormonal impact of food – if insulin sensitivity is off (as it often is in midlife), simply cutting calories won’t fix the problem.

So what does work?

✅ Eat in a way that supports hormones – Think Mediterranean diet, lots of fibre, veggies, healthy fats, good sources of protein, easy on the carbs.

✅ Fasting, yes or no? It depends…

✅ Get underlying stuff checked out - Thyroid, blood glucose/ HbA1c, digestive problems, inflammation, food intolerance, maybe even find out what your genetic blueprint is for metabolism.

✅ The ‘right’ exercise – Walking, weights, yoga – not just for fitness but to keep metabolism firing, maintain muscle, and protect bone health.

✅ Prioritise sleep – This is the single biggest thing you can do for your health. If you’re ignoring it, you’re making everything harder.

✅ Manage stress – I know you think you’re coping, but stress has a sneaky way of messing with your metabolism.

✅ Start with ONE thing – Don’t try to do it all at once. Pick one change, stick with it for a month, and build from there. Sustainability beats overwhelm every time.

And if you want the full strategy (plus some ‘magic foods’ that can help nudge fat loss along), COMMENT ‘BOOK’ and I’ll send you the link!

You’ve been lied to about midlife weight loss.

⚡ Eating less won’t work.
⚡ HRT alone won’t fix your metabolism.
⚡ Crash diets? A recipe for disaster.

Midlife weight gain isn’t inevitable. You just need a different approach – and that’s exactly what I teach in my book. 📖

👉 Which of these myths have YOU been told? Drop them in the comments!

👀 Ready to stop struggling? Comment BOOK and I’ll send you the link.

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It’s World Book Day – the perfect excuse to curl up with a brilliant read (or in my case, write one).

To celebrate, I’m reading the first page of Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong – my book that busts the myths and shows you how to actually fix your midlife metabolism.

If you’ve ever felt like your body suddenly changed the rules on you (spoiler: it has), this book is your roadmap back to feeling like you again.

🎧 Sound on and tell me – what are you reading right now? Thrillers? Romance? A cookbook that’s mostly for the pictures? (I’m deep into my usual diet of murders and mysteries when I’m not writing about metabolism!)

Get your copy now and let’s make midlife the plot twist you love🔥

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For years, we’ve been told: 🚫 Eat 1200 calories a day 🚫 Do more cardio 🚫 Cut carbs completely
And yet… midlife weight gain keeps happening.

Here’s the truth: ✔️ Your metabolism changes in perimenopause and beyond. ✔️ Strength training is more effective than endless cardio. ✔️ Blood sugar balance matters more than calorie counting.
If what worked in your 30s isn’t working now, it’s time to throw out the outdated diet advice and learn how to fix your midlife metabolism for good.

📖 Everything you need is inside Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong.

💬 Comment "BOOK" and I’ll send you the link!

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Most women turn to restrictive diets in menopause to stop the midlife weight creep. But ‘dieting’ is miserable and hard when you’re relying on willpower alone 😬

Scroll through the slides to find out why you don’t need willpower at all to lose the weight you want to when you know what your body actually needs in midlife.

In a nutshell:
You need the right kinds of foods for your midlife body🍳

Enough relaxation and sleep💤

The right exercise 🏃‍♀️

And a consistent approach, which means finding something that doesn’t feel hard and is actually enjoyable, leaves you filled with energy and feeling better than you have in years 🎠

When you’re doing 400 other things, this doesn’t always feel do-able. And how do you know exactly what to do and which bits of the advice apply to you?

That’s just what my new book Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong. I break down exactly how to fix your metabolism, balance hormones, and finally lose weight in midlife.

I wrote it for women just like you who are frustrated with all the conflicting info and the outdated crap. You can get it on Amazon in paperback and Kindle, and in all the places you can get books online.

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Everything they told you about menopause weight loss is WRONG.

You’ve been told to just eat less and move more - but let’s be real, has that actually worked in midlife? 🤔

Here’s the truth:
❌ Your metabolism isn’t just ‘slowing down’ - it’s CHANGING.
❌ HRT won’t magically fix weight gain. (I can help with a LOT but not this)
❌ Calories in, calories out? Oversimplified and outdated.

If you’re frustrated, you’re not alone - but there IS a solution (and it’s NOT another fad diet).

📖 In Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong, I break down exactly how to fix your metabolism, balance hormones, and finally lose weight in midlife – WITHOUT starving yourself or living in the gym.

There’s a little bit of science in there (because it’s important to know why things are the way they are), lots of stuff about food strategy and food in general but no recipes (you have 435 books on this already and will be able to use the recipes you already have), a few chapters on the lifestyle stuff that’s important (an essential element), and a handful of chapters on how to actually get the info into your life (there’s only so much knowledge a girl needs - action is what matters).

🔥 Drop a “BOOK” in the comments, and I’ll send you the link.

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🚨 IT’S HERE! 🚨
Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong is officially out! 🎉

If you’ve ever been told to ‘eat less, move more’—and wanted to scream—it’s not you, it’s the bad advice. Midlife metabolism is a whole new ball game, and this book spills the tea on what actually works.

Although the title is about weight loss, it's about ALL menopause symptoms really and how to live your best life at this stage of your life.

In the book, I'm lifting the lid on the science (in an interesting way because I think it really does help to understand what on earth is happening under the bonnet), the food, the lifestyle stuff - and how to actually do the work (because unless you actually do something different, you don't get anything different).

🔥 This is why you need it:

Midlife weight loss is about fixing your metabolism, not starving yourself.
Sleep, energy, cravings—your metabolism rules it all.
Science-backed food + lifestyle tweaks that actually help.

📖 Available now on Kindle (£4.99) + paperback (£12.99) → Comment 'BOOK' and I'll send you the link.

If you grab a copy and love it, please leave a review—it helps so much! 😘 Oh, and please tag someone who needs to know about this and share to help me spread the word.

If you’re a woman in menopause and you want to get your energy back, dial down your menopause symptoms in general, lose weight or sleep better, you need to watch the latest episode

We recorded a short while ago, but I’ve just been having a listen to it as it went live this morning.

I’m giving an overview of why things go wrong in the first place. Then we’re talking about all the things you can do, food strategies, specific foods, ditching bloating, getting more energy, and how to put the nutritional science into their actual life. How strict do you need to be? Can I never eat cake again? (Don’t worry, you can eat cake – it’s not illegal).

The podcast is Mad With The Menopause with Anél Quilliam and the episode is called Fix your midlife metabolism with nutritionist Ailsa Hichens.

Will I see you there?

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Welcome to the menopause nutrition account that’s so intimate it actually reads your comments? Every single one…

We both know menopause can feel like a total shit show - with 499 symptoms throwing a wild party in your body. I know you’re over sorting through endless drama and just want to get on with actually living your life.

Ask me anything - whether it’s taming relentless hot flushes or managing mood swings that have a mind of their own. I’m here with honest, playful, science-backed advice that makes a real difference. And if you’re ready for a midlife glow-up, drop a THRIVE in the comments and I’ll send you my ultimate ebook loaded with all the must-know tips!

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Menopause weight loss isn’t just “eat less, move more.”
If it was, you wouldn’t be here, wondering why nothing’s working.

Because the truth is, the real work isn’t happening on a treadmill. It’s happening behind the scenes - where your hormones, metabolism, and midlife body chemistry are running the show.

👀 What you see:
✅ Buying smaller-sized clothes.
✅ Brighter skin.
✅ More energy.
✅ A confident, thriving version of themselves.

🔎 What you don’t see:
⚠️ Resetting blood sugar swings to stop cravings.
⚠️ Managing insulin resistance (the silent reason weight won’t shift).
⚠️ Lowering cortisol so your body stops clinging to belly fat like it’s a life raft.
⚠️ Balancing hunger & fullness hormones (because always feeling starving is NOT normal).
⚠️ Eating enough - because under-eating tanks your metabolism.

Weight loss in midlife isn’t about deprivation. It’s about understanding what your body actually needs now. When you get that right, everything starts falling into place.

🚀 If you’re done guessing and ready for a clear, tailored plan, my Midlife Strategy Session will help you fix the missing pieces. DM me STRATEGY and let’s make this simple.

📖 PS: My new book, Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong, is out next month! Want real, science-backed solutions that actually work? Stay tuned.

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Menopausal sugar cravings? It’s NOT about willpower.

You’re not weak. You’re not “failing.” You’re just dealing with a body that’s playing by new rules.
Cravings in midlife aren’t just about blood sugar (though that’s a biggie). If insulin resistance is lurking under the radar (hint: for many menopausal women, it is), your body literally won’t get the message to stop wanting sugar.
Add in your hunger & satiety hormones—ghrelin (the “I’m starving” one) and leptin (the “I’m full” one)—plus a dopamine hit from every biscuit, and suddenly, it’s not a snack… it’s a battle.

Here’s how you win:
✅ Balance blood sugar (protein + fats + fibre at every meal)
✅ Fix insulin resistance (trust the process, this takes time)
✅ Support leptin & ghrelin (eat enough real food, not just “diet” meals)
✅ Boost dopamine the right way (sunlight, movement, actual joy)
✅ Stop the doom scrolling (you know the biscuits win if you’re exhausted)

🚀 Want a clear, personalised plan to fix this? My Midlife Strategy Session is for women who are DONE with the guesswork and ready to get their energy, metabolism, and hormones back on track. DM me STRATEGY for the details!

📖 PS: My new book, Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong, is out next month! If you want to fix your midlife metabolism for good, this one’s for you. Stay tuned!

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Feeling let down by HRT? You're not alone. While HRT can be transformative, it's not a cure-all. Here's why:

1️⃣ HRT is a boost, not a full replacement. It supplements oestrogen but doesn't fully restore pre-menopausal levels.

2️⃣ Your body has evolved. Reduced muscle mass and heightened stress sensitivity can leave you feeling drained.

3️⃣ Insulin resistance is playing a role. Midlife shifts can make blood sugar balance—and weight management—more challenging.

4️⃣ Gut health matters. Hormonal changes can disrupt digestion, leading to bloating and discomfort.

The silver lining? You can regain control. All my programmes are crafted to support you through these changes. If you're seeking a starting point, consider my Midlife Strategy Session—a 90-minute intensive where we:

Develop a personalised, actionable plan tailored to your life.
Address specific health concerns with targeted strategies.
Equip you with the tools to feel clear, confident, and empowered.

Ready to take the first step? Send me a DM, and I'll share the link. Let's navigate midlife together. 💛

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💖 Forget roses and romance—let's focus on YOU and your fabulous female friends! 💖

Because let’s be real—if there’s one thing that makes midlife and menopause easier, it’s the women who truly get it. The ones who know why you need an emergency fan at night, don’t judge when you cancel plans for a nap, and remind you that you’re still amazing (even when your hormones are trying to convince you otherwise).

Female friendships aren’t just fun—they’re a health essential. They reduce stress, boost happiness, and (science says!) even help you live longer.

So, how can you strengthen your midlife sisterhood and actually celebrate Galentine’s Day? I’ve got all the juicy details in my latest blog 👇

👉 https://www.foodfabulous.co.uk/post/galentines-day-female-friendships-in-menopause OR head to my story highlights OR follow the link to my blog in my bio

Tag your besties and tell them why they’re your menopause lifeline! 💕 #galentinesday #menopausefriendships #womensupportingwomen

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I’m spilling ALL the tea on why weight loss feels impossible in midlife—and, more importantly, how to fix it. If you’ve tried everything and nothing’s working, you need this masterclass.

⚡ The real reasons your body’s holding onto weight ⚡ The science-backed shifts that actually move the needle ⚡ How to reset your metabolism WITHOUT starving yourself

Comment REPLAY below, and I’ll send it straight to you! 💌

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I know—it can feel uncomfortable opening your mind to the fact that something else might be lurking behind your menopause weight gain other than just eating too many calories.

But trust me on this.

You know there’s a missing piece. This is it.

Midlife metabolism isn’t just about calories in, calories out. Your hormones—cortisol, insulin, and leptin—are running the show now. And if they’re out of balance, no amount of dieting will shift that belly fat.

🔥 Cortisol: Too much stress? Your body clings onto fat like it’s preparing for the apocalypse.
🔥 Insulin: If your blood sugar is all over the place, your body stays in fat-storing mode.
🔥 Leptin: When this hunger hormone goes rogue, your brain never gets the “I’m full” memo.

Fix these, and your body will start responding.

💬 Drop a 🔥 in the comments if this makes sense, and save this post for when you need the reminder.

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🚨 LIVE ALERT! 🚨

I’ve met so many menopausal women stuck in the same cycle—losing and regaining the same few pounds for years. But then there are those who’ve lost a couple of stone in a matter of months.

What’s the difference? 🤔

It’s NOT about punishing workouts, endless fasting, or obsessing over calories. It’s about working with your midlife metabolism, not against it.

🔥 Balancing blood sugar = no more energy crashes or cravings
🔥 Managing stress (yes, it matters)
🔥 Prioritising sleep, not just saying “I don’t have time”
🔥 Getting the right tests (if needed)
🔥 Actually putting the work into action

Want the full lowdown? Join me LIVE where I’m breaking it all down. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this! ⬇️🎥 #midlifemetabolism #menopauseweightlos
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You could ditch the midlife bloating, the food fear, and the endless second-guessing.

But here’s the thing: jumping from one quick fix to the next isn’t a plan—it’s a very expensive guessing game.

👉 You don’t need another random food list from the internet.
👉 You don’t need to keep cutting things out and hoping for the best.
👉 You do need a plan that works for YOU.

That’s where the Midlife Method comes in. No fluff, no fads—just a proper strategy built around your body, your symptoms, and your actual life.

💡 Ready to get clear answers (and real results)? DM “midlife” and let’s chat!

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Bloating that makes you look pregnant (when those days are long behind you). Constipation that has you wondering if you should take up residence in the bathroom. Weird cramps. Unpredictable gut chaos. Sound familiar?

I spent years guessing—cutting out foods, trying every ‘gut-healing’ trend, and throwing money at probiotics that did nothing. Until I realised my digestive system wasn’t a mystery to solve with Google. It needed real answers.

That’s when I stopped guessing and started testing. And wow, what a difference.

We test for all the stuff that gives you the answers you need—why you’re bloated, backed up, running to the loo, or always the first to get sick in your family or friend circle. It’s the missing piece between having a diagnosis (or not!) and finally understanding why you just don’t feel right.

I get that talking about this stuff isn’t easy, especially with a stranger. But being honest about what’s going on is the first step toward answers—and an actual solution.

💌 Send me a DM and let’s talk about testing. No awkward oversharing required, just real guidance to get your gut working for you again.

#foodfabulousnutrition #menopausebloating #midlifebloating #guthealthforwomen #menopauseguthealth #perimenopausebloating #hormonalbloating #digestivehealth #menopausesupport #midlifehealth #hormonehealth #perimenopausesupport #guthealing #stooltesting #bloatingrelief #fixyourgut #microbiomehealth #menopausesymptoms #hormonebalance #menopauseweightloss #healthyaging #perimenopausehealth #midlifeweightloss #nutritionforwomen #digestivewellness #bloatinghelp #ibsrelief #constipationrelief #gutreset

If you know, you know. One minute, you’re fine. The next? You’re basically a human furnace 🫠

But here’s something you might not know… Hot flushes aren’t just about dropping oestrogen levels.

🚨 Your insulin sensitivity also takes a hit in midlife, which can worsen hot flushes, energy crashes, and stubborn weight gain. It’s why what you eat matters—not just for weight loss, but for balancing those rollercoaster hormones.

I ran a free workshop on this a while back, where I broke down exactly why this happens (and how to fix it with food).

💡 Want the replay? Comment REPLAY below, and I’ll send you the link!

#hotflushes #menopausehealth #insulinresistance #menopauseweightloss #midlifewellness
#menopausenutrition #balancinghormones #midlifehealth #foodfabulousnutrition #menopausehelp #metabolismreset #midlifemetabolism #stronginmidlife #hormonehealthformenopause #perimenopauseweightloss

New(ish) year and I thought I'd take the time to say hi - especially if you're new in my world.

🌟 I’m Ailsa, a 53 yo menopause nutritionist and health coach based in Chelmsford and I work nationwide (and beyond) thanks to the magic of Zoom. I help women fix their flushes, tame their moods and lose the menopausal middle, so they feel confident and on fire (in a good way), living the life they deserve.

🌈 I give real women real-life solutions they can rinse and repeat – not super clean living, strict diets or anything that feels complicated.

🔬 Testing enthusiast - DNA/ genetic testing, the DUTCH Test or stool testing for black and white certainty.

📚 I've written a book - Everything they told you about menopause weight loss is wrong - and it will be out very soon!

🍝 Favourite meal: Jamie Oliver’s meatballs with spaghetti and a lot of parmesan, followed by trifle and some Cadbury’s chocolate eclairs as a chaser.

👩‍🏫 Former editor & journalist for interiors magazines but retrained back in 2010.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 3 children, 4 cats (yes, I appreciate that’s a lot).

🐆Love a bit of leopard print.

📺 Obsessed by The Traitors and even named a cat after the host.

🚫Ditched the booze last year for an exercise programme and just carried on because I felt so much better. I’m giving it a year…

👩‍🔬I’ve invested thousands in my health, on tests to get to the bottom of all my health niggles, and on coaches to help me get to where I want to be.

💪I couldn’t have done it by muddling through on my own and feel strongly that if you want a result (yes, I’m talking to you ), hiring someone who has been there, done that and can give you the cheat codes to where you want to be (and a loving kick up the arse, too, if needed) is the best gift you can give yourself. Just saying 😉

What do we have in common?

#foodfabulousnutrition #menopausenutritionist #menopausenutrition #MenopauseSupport #midlifemetabolism #menopausecoach #betterinmidlife #midlifewellness #energyinmidlife #hormonehealthformenopause #menopauseweightloss

Weighing and tracking every bite isn’t helping you lose weight—it’s keeping you stuck. 🚨

Because in midlife, weight loss isn’t just about food. It’s about fixing your metabolism, balancing your hormones, and setting yourself up to feel incredible—not just for now, but for life.

That’s exactly what we do inside The Midlife Method—my signature 12-week high-touch 1:1 programme for women who are done with struggling and ready to feel their absolute best in midlife.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

⭐ Eat in a way that naturally supports weight loss (without counting a single calorie).
⭐ Fire up your metabolism so you feel energised, clear-headed, and focused.
⭐ Sleep soundly and wake up refreshed, instead of running on fumes.
⭐ Ditch bloating and balance your digestion so everything ‘down there’ works as it should.
⭐ Say goodbye to brain fog and hello to next-level confidence.
⭐ Take daily action to build the health, energy, and life that truly excites you.

No more confusion. No more exhaustion. Just a clear, personalised path to thriving in midlife.

🔥 Comment "MIDLIFE" to get started! Ask me anything, and I’ll give you the full deets. 🚀

#midlifemetabolism #menopauseweightloss #midlifewellness #menopausenutrition #hormonebalance #metabolismreset #energyinmidlife #brainfogfix #betterinmidlife #menopausehealth #weightlossformenopause #midlifewomen #hormonalhealth #foodfabulousnutrition #feelamazinginmidlife #menopausecoach #midlifereboot #ditchthebrainfog #stronginmidlife #hormonehealthformenopause

You know that exhausting cycle? The one where you…
❌ Lose a bit of weight, then watch it creep back on (ugh)
❌ Cut carbs, sugar, joy… only to ‘fall off the wagon’
❌ Try another diet, hoping this time will be different
❌ Wonder if your metabolism is just broken (spoiler: it’s not, but it does need the right support)

I know you're ready for change and if any of THIS sounds familiar, you’re this close to finally stepping off the rollercoaster.

💡 You've stopped jumping between quick fixes and commit to a process that actually works.
💡 You're choosing to work with someone who specialises in midlife metabolism (not just another generic plan).
💡 You've shifted from ‘eating clean’ to actually nourishing their body for what it needs in menopause.
💡 You've embraced the whole picture—understanding that sleep, stress, and movement matter just as much as food.
💡 You've stopped fighting their body and started working with it.

Go you!

If this sounds great but you're not quite where you want to be YET, will I see you in my DM’s asking me how to get the breakthrough you're looking for?🔥😊

#midlifemetabolism #menopauseweightloss #midlifewomen #perimenopause #menopausehealth #hormonebalance #menopausewellness #thrivinginmidlife #menopausecoach #menopausenutrition #weightlossforwomen #healthyhormones #feelgoodover40 #foodfabulousnutrition

When I look at my clients - they’re the women who are feeling their best in menopause - I see a common theme:

🚀 They take ACTION because they know midlife isn’t the end - it’s their next chapter.
🚀 They’re DONE waiting for the ‘right time’ and start making small changes now.
🚀 They refuse to accept ‘this is just how it is’ - because they know it doesn’t have to be.
🚀 They seek out support from someone who gets it (not just another generic diet plan).
🚀 They commit to the process, celebrate every win, and trust that it’s working - even before the big shifts happen.

And because of this, their results go beyond what they ever imagined 💫
I’m constantly in awe of the women who go from surviving to THRIVING in midlife.

It’s not magic. It’s a choice.

So tell me—do you see these qualities in yourself?

💖 Drop a ❤️ in the comments if you’re ready to reclaim your power in midlife.

#thisisnotyourdownwardslide
#midlifewomen #menopausehealth #menopausewellness #perimenopause #thrivinginmidlife #hormonehealth #foodfabulous #confidenceover40 #menopausenutrition #midlifemetabolism #healthymidlifewoman #energyover40 #hotflushes #brainfog #menopausecoach #menopausematters #feelgoodover40

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