23/05/2025
š Recently I covered why hormones are shiftingātoday, letās talk about how to eat in a way that actually supports fat loss, not fights it.
When oestrogen drops in perimenopause, your body becomes more insulin resistant, meaning it struggles to regulate blood sugar properly.
This leads to:
ā” Energy crashes
š Intense cravings (especially for sugar & carbs)
š Stubborn fat storage (especially around the middle)
ā Skipping meals makes this worse by spiking cortisol (stress hormone), which raises blood sugar and signals your body to store more fat.
š” How to balance blood sugar for fat loss:
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Eat protein, fibre & healthy fats at every meal
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Prioritise whole, slow-digesting carbs (think oats, quinoa, sourdough)
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Stop skipping mealsāfuel your body consistently
Here are three balanced meal ideas to keep blood sugar stable, support fat loss, and keep cravings in check:
š³ Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with avocado + sourdough toast + sautĆ©ed spinach š” Why? Protein + healthy fats + fibre keep you full and prevent mid-morning crashes.
š„ Lunch: Grilled chicken + quinoa + roasted pumpkin + leafy greens + olive oil dressingš” Why? Balanced carbs + protein + healthy fats = steady energy and no afternoon sugar cravings.
š£ Dinner: Baked salmon + roasted sweet potato + steamed broccoli with tahini drizzleš” Why? Omega-3s + slow-digesting carbs + fibre help regulate insulin and support hormone balance.
Your body isnāt fighting youāit just needs the right strategy. Whoās been struggling with energy dips & cravings lately? Drop a š« if this sounds like you! ā¬ļø
