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Perimenopause & Menopause Explained In a Way That Actually Makes Sense to Blokes
Most women say the same thing: “I wish my partner understood what I’m going through — but I don’t know how to explain it.” So I created a video that breaks down perimenopause and menopause using a language many men understand instinctively: football . In this short training, you’ll learn: How her hormones work together like a team Why key players “retire” during perimenopause Why cravings, weight gain, fatigue and mood changes happen Why sugar and salt cravings aren’t weaknes

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3 days ago1 min read


Understanding Your Hormones in Perimenopause and Menopause: A Simple Explanation That Finally Makes Sense
Simple Steps to Support Hormone Balance Naturally In this short, easy-to-watch video, I share a simple but powerful analogy that helps you finally understand why your hormones can feel chaotic in perimenopause and menopause. Meet Gertie the Talking Sock 🧦 — the unlikely hero who makes sense of: why estrogen feels “loud and dramatic” why progesterone quietly slips away how cortisol and insulin end up running the show why your thyroid gets ignored and why midsection weight g

catherinesteel01
Nov 132 min read


10 Lesser-Known Signs of Cortisol Imbalance
Are your salt cravings, restless nights, or energy crashes trying to tell you something? These can be subtle signs of cortisol imbalance...

catherinesteel01
Oct 41 min read


5 Simple Things I Use to Keep My Metabolism Happy (No Diets Required)
“I don’t have time to diet right now.” If you’ve ever said this — I hear you. You already know the basics for weight loss in your 40s...

catherinesteel01
Aug 121 min read
This makes it harder to get into fat burning mode
One of the core components of my program The Burnout Fix for Weight Loss is consistently ensuring blood sugar is balanced throughout the...

catherinesteel01
May 212 min read
Nutrient deficiencies causing weight gain (& making it so hard to burn fat)
So, I’m not saying that eating well and moving more isn’t a key component of supporting weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight....

catherinesteel01
Apr 141 min read


Why HRT on it's own is not the answer
Whilst I am a big fan of body-identical HRT (if someone can take it) very often it can be viewed as a fix-all at a particular time in our...

catherinesteel01
Oct 29, 20242 min read
4 reasons why you are eating healthily…. but the weight won’t budge
Are you frustrated because you are looking after yourself and doing all of the right things and you still feel like you have excess...

catherinesteel01
Oct 23, 20243 min read


Don’t want to cook two meals?
This one is for you. When someone says Cath, I just can’t cook two different meals at night. By the end of the day I am so fried that...

catherinesteel01
Oct 15, 20242 min read
Are you unaware of these signs of a sluggish metabolism?
Focusing on the number on the scale as opposed to what your body is telling you? So often I speak to women and the two things that are...

catherinesteel01
Oct 8, 20244 min read
Say goodbye to uncomfortable bloating
Something I hear about so often is as well as being exhausted, women have noticed that the bloating has started, or become much worse. ...

catherinesteel01
Aug 23, 20241 min read
Running on empty? Watch this.
Ever feel like you're running on empty, despite your best efforts to recharge? You're not alone. Many women today aren't just...

catherinesteel01
Jul 1, 20241 min read


When these common and unhelpful tips won’t help you restore your energy and help you find a healthy weight for yourself.
When it comes to supporting energy and weight loss over 40 for perimenopausal and menopausal women, there are a lot of over-simplistic...

catherinesteel01
Jun 12, 20241 min read


An unknown barrier to beating fatigue and supporting a healthy weight for women
Here’s what no one is talking about when it comes to burnout and the inability to support weight loss despite calorie restriction....

catherinesteel01
May 31, 20241 min read


"Why am I so tired?"
Ever feel like you’re running on fumes… ALL the time? Even when you manage to get a good night's sleep, fuel yourself with many coffees...

catherinesteel01
May 28, 20241 min read


The Biggest Myths About Sugar
Tell me if this sounds familiar? You find yourself grabbing a coffee (preferably large and with extra sugar) by mid-morning to help you...

catherinesteel01
May 5, 20234 min read


Why Exercise Could Be Helping You To Gain Weight
Are you exercising as much as possible and still finding it hard to lose weight? The typical weight loss advice is to eat less and move...

catherinesteel01
Feb 13, 20233 min read


Why A Healthy Liver Is The Secret To Losing Weight
When it comes to weight loss, there’s one thing I hear over and over again. Nothing works and I’ve tried everything! No matter how much...

catherinesteel01
Jan 18, 20234 min read


Why Putting Yourself First Benefits Everyone
Are you reluctant to put yourself first and make yourself a priority? You’re not alone in feeling like this. It’s one of the biggest...

catherinesteel01
Oct 14, 20223 min read


Why You Keep Waking Up At 2 am & What It’s Doing To Your Body
Do you find yourself waking up between 2 am and 4 am most nights? These early morning wake-ups aren’t random. Your body is trying to tell...

catherinesteel01
Oct 14, 20225 min read
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