Ep. 13 / let’s talk *GULP* Perimenopause and how to do this life transition gracefully with Nerida Firman
EP. 13 Let’s talk (gulp) perimenopause and how to do this life transition with guest Nerida Firman
Episode 13. Let's talk (gulp) perimenopause and how to do life transitions gracefully with guest Nerida Firman.
Today we talk with Nerida Firman, owner of Barre Society in Bendigo, about the transition women undertake through midlife. Nerida is a highly sought after nutritionist specialising in Women's health, particularly through Perimenopause and Menopause.
Women in the 35-60 year age bracket can often be overlooked by both medical and fitness industries with major hormonal changes taking place in the body.
We dive into some ways to lean into and nurture your body through perimenopause to feel confident in the skin you're in!
In this episode we cover:
Changes in your body being frustrating
When selfcare, diet or exercise actions that used to work don’t work anymore
Misconceptions around when menopause starts
Midlife being the busiest time of people’s lives, particularly with children
How changes are not all doom and gloom
How metabolism changes in midlife
The midlife spread and why it happens
Sleep changes and how helpful rest can still be
Poor sleep can contribute to making weight loss harder
The two types of inflammation - acute and chronic
Using diet to fill yourself with good stuff first
The benefit of the Mediterranean diet
Looking at what time to eat certain foods
Resistance and strength training.
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