A Better You Naturally - Leanne Stockwell

A Better You Naturally - Leanne Stockwell http://abetteryounaturally.com.au It is my absolute passion to help women super-charge their energy, balance their hormones and truly feel happy again.

I work both face-to-face and online. Ph: 0418 750 039 Hi lovely people, I am a Naturopath, Kinesiologist, Mum of 2 children and a wife as well as ME. I've been a Naturopath now since 1998 and I love it!! It is my absolute passion to help gorgeous women - YES, ALL of you are GORGEOUS - to feel better, look better, sleep better, live better and love themselves and others - BETTER !! When you're tire

d, overworked, out of kilter, feeling grumpy and your metabolism just doesn't seem to be working as it should, you are not alone, and I am here to help xx

If there’s one small habit that can help stabilise blood sugar, reduce cravings and support fat burning… it’s this:Start...
13/04/2026

If there’s one small habit that can help stabilise blood sugar, reduce cravings and support fat burning… it’s this:

Start your meal with protein.

Just a bite or two before the rest of your food can shift how your body processes the entire meal.

Why it works:

Protein triggers powerful metabolic responses that help your body work with your metabolism rather than against it.

✨ Improves satiety hormones (GLP-1 and peptide YY)
✨ Reduces blood sugar spikes
✨ Slows carbohydrate absorption
✨ Helps maintain muscle mass

Muscle is metabolically active tissue, which means it helps increase your basal metabolic rate.

And for women in midlife, this becomes especially important because muscle naturally declines with age.

A small change at the start of your meal can make a surprisingly big difference over time.

If you'd like to chat more about Metabolic Balance and explore how it could work for you, book a free Reset Call and we can walk through it together. The link is below x

https://www.abetteryounaturally.com.au/aby/reset-discovery-call/

Were you taught that grazing boosts metabolism? I certainly was.Now we know that regular snacking or ""grazing"" can kee...
09/04/2026

Were you taught that grazing boosts metabolism? I certainly was.

Now we know that regular snacking or ""grazing"" can keep your body stuck in fat-storage mode.

So, here's a new model that works a treat:
✅ Have three structured meals per day
✅ For each meal - include a protein + veg/salad porton, with an optional small serve of fruit/starchy carb
✅ No snacks in between, just water

Why it works:
Eating constantly keeps insulin elevated. Over time, your cells become less responsive to insulin, which equals more fat storag and harder weight loss.

Spacing meals about 5 hours apart allows your insulin to drop, your body to access stored fat, and your hunger signals to reset.

Your body needs breaks from food to burn fat efficiently - not constant grazing.

🌸🐰 Happy Easter, lovely ladies! 🥚💛Easter is here - chocolate, treats, family feasts, and a little indulgence are all par...
03/04/2026

🌸🐰 Happy Easter, lovely ladies! 🥚💛

Easter is here - chocolate, treats, family feasts, and a little indulgence are all part of the fun. But if you’re watching your mid-life metabolism or trying to stay on track with your weight, here are a few simple tips to enjoy the Easter break without feeling like you’ve “ruined” your progress:

✨ Plan your treats - choose the ones you truly love, and savour them mindfully.
✨ Protein first - make sure meals include protein to keep your blood sugar steady.
✨ Move your body - a walk, a stretch, or some gentle activity helps offset extra indulgences.
✨ Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate - water keeps your metabolism and cravings in check.
✨ Enjoy some guilt-free GOOD chocolate - a small amount of quality chocolate will NOT undo all your efforts.

Remember, balance is everything - enjoy the days, connect with loved ones, and listen to your body. 💛

If you feel like it's time for some extra guidance or support after the Easter break, let's chat.

Book your free Reset Call via the link below x

https://www.abetteryounaturally.com.au/aby/reset-discovery-call/

This month lovelies, we're going to dive into the core principles that make Metabolic Balance Eating so effective - espe...
01/04/2026

This month lovelies, we're going to dive into the core principles that make Metabolic Balance Eating so effective - especially for shedding those stubborn kilos that seem to appear in mid-life.

When you follow your own Metabolic Balance Plan, you’re not guessing. You have a personalised food list and meal plan, tailored to your biochemistry, your metabolism, and your weight goals. That’s why so many other plans don’t stick...they’re one-size-fits-all, and your body is anything BUT.

Over the coming weeks, I’ll be breaking down the 8 Metabolic Balance Guidelines and showing you why they work so well, and how they can help you finally see results that last. Of all the methods I've seen come and go throughout my career, this one that I have finally embraced, and I've seen it work again and again.

If you’ve struggled with weight, energy, or just finding a way of eating that works for you, this series is for you 🌸

And if you'd like to read a little more about how the Metabolic Balance Plan could work for you, there's a link below to read a little more x

https://www.abetteryounaturally.com.au/aby/metabolic-balance/

One of the most common things I hear is “I’m doing all the right things… but I can't lose weight!”Midlife weight gain is...
29/03/2026

One of the most common things I hear is “I’m doing all the right things… but I can't lose weight!”

Midlife weight gain is not a willpower issue - it’s a physiology shift.

In perimenopause and menopause we see changes in:
• Oestrogen & Progesterone
• Insulin sensitivity
• Cortisol & stress tolerance
• Muscle mass & metabolic rate
• Sleep quality
• Inflammation

HRT can help. But stress, blood sugar, gut health, muscle mass, protein intake and inflammation still matter!

Hidden drivers of weight gain often include:
• Poor sleep
• Chronic inflammation
• Under-eating protein
• Blood sugar instability
• Reduced muscle mass
• Emotional load & burnout

Midlife isn’t the time to push harder. It’s the time to work smarter - with your body.

That’s exactly what we do inside the Reset & Renew Metabolic Balance Program; personalised nutrition, targeted supplements, coaching and a plan designed for your current hormonal landscape.

Curious if it’s right for you? Book your free 30-minute Reset Call and let’s get the ball rolling 📲

https://www.abetteryounaturally.com.au/aby/reset-discovery-call/

Here’s something many women aren’t told - even when you use transdermal oestrogen, your body still has to:• Use it effec...
25/03/2026

Here’s something many women aren’t told - even when you use transdermal oestrogen, your body still has to:

• Use it effectively...then
• Metabolise it, and
• Package it up and excrete it once it's been used

If clearance isn’t working well, you might experience:
• Bloating
• Breast tenderness
• Headaches
• Fluid retention
• Mood shifts
• Stubborn weight gain

This can happen even when hormone levels look “normal.” It’s not always about how much oestrogen you have - it’s about how well you’re clearing it.

That’s why alongside HRT, we often need to support:
• Liver & gut health
• Blood sugar stability
• Thyroid & adrenal function
• Nervous system regulation

Weight gain in midlife is often a signal - not a failure.

If you’re unsure whether your metabolism of Oestrogen is an issue, or if it's affecting your body's ability to burn fat effectively, book in for a free Reset Call and we’ll unpack it together. The link is below 🌺

https://www.abetteryounaturally.com.au/aby/reset-discovery-call/

Midlife weight gain isn’t just about “low hormones,” it’s about hormone balance.Oestrogen helps with:• Insulin sensitivi...
19/03/2026

Midlife weight gain isn’t just about “low hormones,” it’s about hormone balance.

Oestrogen helps with:
• Insulin sensitivity
• Blood sugar control
• Fat burning

When it fluctuates or declines, insulin resistance rises and fat burning becomes less efficient.
Progesterone is your calming, stabilising hormone.
It supports sleep, mood and stress resilience.

When progesterone drops (often early in perimenopause):
• Sleep worsens
• Cortisol rises
• Cravings increase
• Emotional eating becomes more likely

“Oestrogen dominance” doesn’t always mean high oestrogen - it often means oestrogen is unopposed by progesterone or not being cleared well.

When these hormones are out of balance, the body shifts into storage mode.

The result:
✔ Easier weight gain
✔ More fluid retention
✔ Slower metabolism
✔ Greater inflammation

Again, this isn’t a willpower issue. It’s physiology.

The good news? We can support progesterone, improve oestrogen clearance, and stabilise your metabolism.

If dropping unwanted kilos feels harder than it should, book a free Reset Call and let’s work out what your body needs right now - the link is below x

Cortisol’s job is to keep you safe.But in midlife - when oestrogen and progesterone are fluctuating or declining - corti...
16/03/2026

Cortisol’s job is to keep you safe.

But in midlife - when oestrogen and progesterone are fluctuating or declining - cortisol often becomes more dominant. And when cortisol is elevated, your body shifts into survival mode.

Here’s what that means:

🧠 Cortisol raises blood sugar
It tells your liver to release glucose so you have quick energy.

Over time this:
• Reduces insulin sensitivity
• Increases insulin resistance
• Triggers fat storage

And yes, belly fat is particularly responsive to cortisol. That area has more cortisol receptors, meaning it’s primed to store energy when stress is high.

Add poor sleep into the mix (which is common in peri/menopause), and cortisol rises even further - making blood sugar control and fat burning even harder.

Now here’s the part many women don’t realise: Over-exercising and under-eating are also stressors.

Too much exercise + not enough fuel tells the body = “We’re under threat.”

So it conserves energy.
It slows metabolism.
It holds onto fat.

This isn’t a discipline problem.
It’s a stress physiology problem.

Supporting cortisol isn’t about doing more - it’s about doing things differently:
✔️ Nervous system regulation
✔️ Adequate protein and regular meals
✔️ Smarter strength training
✔️ Targeted herbal and nutritional support

If you feel like you’re doing everything “right” but your body isn’t responding, stress may be the missing piece.

If you’d like help getting on top of what’s driving your stress response and your metabolism, book a free Reset Call. Let’s calm the system and create a plan that works with your body 🤍

https://www.abetteryounaturally.com.au/aby/reset-discovery-call/

Perimenopause and Menopause are not the same - so your support plan around each one needs to be a little different too. ...
12/03/2026

Perimenopause and Menopause are not the same - so your support plan around each one needs to be a little different too.

One of the biggest reasons women feel confused is because these 2 stages of our life are often "lumped" together when they are being being explaned...as well as treated.

But hormonally, they’re very different environments.

Perimenopause is a time of fluctuation and unpredictability - think...hormones on a rollercoaster, nervous system on edge, metabolism trying to keep up.

Menopause, on the other hand, is more stable, but your hormones are at lower levels - and this changes how your body handles insulin, muscle, fat storage, thyroid signalling and recovery.

If you’re using the same approach for both phases, it can feel like nothing is working.

The key isn’t doing more.
It’s doing what suits your body an dwhat works for you at the time.

Different phase → may need different support, different nutrition & supplements, different exercise and different nervous system strategies.

Your body isn’t being difficult.
It’s asking for a more tailored approach.

If you’re unsure which phase you’re in - or what your body needs right now - book a free Reset Call via the link below and we can map it out together x

https://www.abetteryounaturally.com.au/aby/reset-discovery-call/

HRT can be life-changing for many women.The most commonly prescribed approach right now is:• Transdermal oestrogen (gel)...
09/03/2026

HRT can be life-changing for many women.

The most commonly prescribed approach right now is:
• Transdermal oestrogen (gel)
• Oral micronised progesterone

And for some women, this works beautifully. But here’s what’s important:
Standard doses do not always suit everyone.

We're adding in high-potency Estradiol here. And some women are much more sensitive to hormones than others.

Dosages often need adjusting.
Symptoms sometimes need troubleshooting.
And extra support (think Oestrogen metabolism) may need to be layered in.

HRT can be an important piece of the puzzle - but it’s rarely the whole picture.

If you’re starting HRT (or already on it) and wondering whether it’s working optimally for you, this is where personalised support matters.

For a holistic approach that can compliment your HRT, book a free Reset Call via the link below and let’s look at your full picture 💛

https://www.abetteryounaturally.com.au/aby/reset-discovery-call/

"If your body feels different lately - stubborn weight, softer muscle tone, disrupted sleep, bigger reactions to stress ...
09/03/2026

"If your body feels different lately - stubborn weight, softer muscle tone, disrupted sleep, bigger reactions to stress - please hear this first:

Your body isn’t broken.
It’s adapting to a new internal environment.

Hormones begin shifting years before periods actually stop. Oestrogen and progesterone don’t simply decline - they become erratic. And because everything in the body is connected, that hormonal rollercoaster has flow-on effects.

This “destabilisation” can lead to:
• Reduced insulin sensitivity (hello insulin resistance and easier weight gain)
• Faster muscle loss - even when you’re exercising
• Stress hormones having a bigger say in fat storage, sleep and mood
• And yes… a shorter fuse and less tolerance for ""nonsense"" 😅

Your body craves equilibrium. When hormones are in flux, it's asks for more support, not more restriction.

Midlife weight changes aren’t a personal failure. They’re a physiological signal that it’s time to do things differently.

And that’s exactly what I help women navigate - with clarity, compassion and personalised support.

If you’d like help understanding what your body needs right now, you’re welcome to book a free Reset Call via the link below. Let’s take the guesswork out and create a plan that actually works for this stage of life 💖

https://www.abetteryounaturally.com.au/aby/reset-discovery-call/

If weight loss feels harder than it used to…If your body feels like it’s suddenly playing by new rules…You’re not imagin...
04/03/2026

If weight loss feels harder than it used to…
If your body feels like it’s suddenly playing by new rules…
You’re not imagining it - and I want to really stress that it’s NOT a willpower issue.

Midlife weight gain is rarely about “trying harder.”
It’s about real, biological changes in:
• Hormones
• Stress and cortisol
• Metabolic rate
• How your body now responds to food, sleep and pressure

In perimenopause and menopause, the strategies that used to work often stop working - not because you’re doing anything wrong, but because your body needs something different now.

This month, we’re gently demystifying it all.
✨ What’s actually driving midlife weight gain
✨ Why hormone balance matters more than restriction
✨ How stress, blood sugar and metabolism are all connected
✨ And what truly supportive, sustainable change looks like in this season of life

No blame. No extremes. Just understanding your body - and learning how to work with it again.

Stay with me this March ❤️

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