PERIMENOPAUSE NUTRITION

NUTRITION AND HANDLING SYMPTOMS OF PERIMENOPAUSE

I started this blog with the mindset and intention of writing about how to handle Perimenopause naturally. I was going to discuss symptoms, what is happening in the body at this time, supplements you can take, bioidentical hormones vs synthetic hormones, etc.


Because I am going through Perimenopause and I had started experiencing uncomfortable symptoms about 2 years ago, I wanted to share all what I have learned and what has worked for me.

When I began having the symptoms, I madly started researching how I could decrease the symptoms naturally.

I tried many supplements, I had saliva testing done, I started bioidentical hormones and I began looking again at what I ate.

I had already been eating a very healthy diet and I had been into fitness for over 20 years. Being a personal trainer and yoga teacher I new I was getting a ton of exercise. But…I was gaining weight in my waist. I was actually getting a spare tire – something I have NEVER had. So…I knew that I had to make some changes to my already very clean, healthy diet.

WHAT DID I NEED TO CHANGE?

FIRST - I took eliminated wheat and dairy and most meats.

SECOND - I eventually went gluten free.

I began cooking some gluten free muffins and cookies, etc. I ate cooked fish, but no longer had any meat. I still had extra weight. What was going on! My digestion was also getting worse. My energy levels were low and I felt “heavy” and full.

BACK TO LOOKING AT MY DIET

WHAT NEXT? I wanted more inspiration, food suggestions and recipes. I found info on raw food preparation. I began preparing these recipes and I was having so much fun! I was inspired again, I was excited again. I lost weight – it literally fell off!!! I had naturally eliminated cooked grains including brown rice which I ate a lot of. I did go through a detox and I had some unpleasant symptoms for a while. Looking back I didn’t really realize I was actually detoxing at the time. I realize that is what it was because now I feel so wonderful!

AND YOU KNOW WHAT???

I HAVE NO PERIMENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS ANY MORE. INCLUDING THE WEIGHT GAIN!

Even though I already had a very clean diet, eliminating the cooked starches had an amazing affect! I felt so light, so full of energy! I knew this was the secret – at least for me.

I can now add “Raw Food Chef” to my list of other things I do. I got certified and now instruct and coach raw food. I love it and it is my passion.

So now this blog will focus on nutrition and eating right. I am not telling people they should go raw but just include more raw, living foods into their day. That is the way to start.

I have so much to share so please tune in and I hope you find something that helps you on your journey to wellness.

I would love for you to leave comments. Hope to hear from you.

LIVE HEALTHY & HAPPY!