How do you create the behaviour change you need to sail through perimenopause
Now is the perfect time optimise your health in your postmenopausal years
It can be easy to be put off because you think that you're going to have to give up everything you like doing (alcohol and chocolate!), and do things that you don't like so much (exercise and eating vegetables).
It can help us to start by understanding what might be going on with our hormones, and how some of those behaviours might have a positive or negative impact on any symptoms of perimenopause.
It also helps to take a long term view of ageing and our ability to positively affect our health as we age.
When we understand what's going on in our bodies, we then come from a place of knowledge and power.
It doesn’t mean you need to read all the latest research papers. But you can start some simple experiments on yourself.
You can track your menstrual cycles - notice the ebb and flow of your energy, focus, sleep, strength and mood.
Notice what’s going on in your body - pain, inflammation, bloating, skin irritation, brain fog, anxiety, aches, insomnia, hot flashes. See if there’s a cyclical element.
Consider how you might support yourself better.
If you drink more water does that help your skin and gut health?
If go to bed earlier does that help your mood the next day
If you cut out alcohol do you sleep better?
If you eat breakfast does that help you make better choices at lunchtime?
Does a daily walk or regular pilates class help your energy and mood?
There are some really great books and courses out there that can help you understand things to put into play. But these need to be within the context of your already busy crazy life.
Suddenly thinking that you need to cook all of your meals from scratch might feel like a massive step if actually time feels really tricky. So could you break that down to one simple step at a time?
It could be trying one new recipe a week.
Having an alcohol free week or month.
Changing your mid morning snack to nuts and fruit
Drinking one extra glass of water each day
Doing a few squats while waiting for the kettle to boil
Parking the car further away from your destination or getting of the train or bus earlier to add a few minutes extra walk into your day.
Which of these could you put into practice today? Or what further action could you take.
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