Nancy West

I help you find the root cause of your symptoms and achieve your health goals whilst reviving energy. Weight gain, hormonal issues, sleepless nights.

About Me
I spent years putting on a brave face when behind the scenes my health was becoming a hot mess. Despite trying lots of quick fixes, nothing seemed to work, and eventually, I hit burnout.

This was my wake-up call: I needed a new approach. My body was changing and so was life's responsibilities. I began making small, intentional shifts—calming my nervous system, prioritising my energy,

and finding sustainable ways to care for myself that didn't take all the fun out of life.

I fixed my sleepless nights, PMS, and bloating, lost excess weight, and found my physical and mental strength. I finally realised it wasn't about aiming for perfection; it was about listening to my body and making sustainable habits that fit my life. And the results followed.

This journey is what inspired me to train as a health coach with the College of Naturopathic Medicine. I understand what it’s like to feel stuck and drained, and how powerful it is to regain balance naturally. Now, I help women like you— ambitious but exhausted—rediscover their energy and confidence.

You don’t need to overhaul everything. You just need the personalised guidance that will work for your life. Ready to go from 'Meh' to 'Hell Yeah!' ? Let’s do this!

31/03/2026

March wasn’t my tidiest month. But it was real - sunshine, sore muscles, good food, hard days, and a few moments that reminded me why I do what I do.

How was yours?

17/03/2026

Right, we’re doing something different today. 👀

No tips. No advice. Just me sharing three things most people on here don’t know about me - because behind all this health stuff, there’s a real person.

Swipe to meet the real Nancy 👉

Which one surprised you most? Tell me in the comments - and drop one weird fact about yourself while you’re there. I read every single one. 👇

And if we haven’t properly met yet...

I’m Nancy — a health and wellbeing coach helping professional women over 40 get their energy back, understand their hormones and feel like themselves again.

No quick fixes. No rigid rules. Just what actually works for your life.

👇 Follow for more or hit the link in bio to find out how I can help.

11/03/2026

Same person. Different hormone.

🎤
What do Beyoncé and Adele have in common?
They’re both phenomenally powerful. They both move audiences to their core. And they do it in completely different ways.
One owns the stage with electric energy and commanding presence. The other stops a room dead with emotional depth, raw feeling and vulnerability.

Neither is better. Both are iconic and successful.

When a client asked me to explain what oestrogen and progesterone are actually doing to how we feel day to day - these two women made everything click.

🎤 Oestrogen is your Beyoncé phase.
(Rising during your follicular phase)
More energy. More confidence. You want to be seen. You’re saying yes to the networking event, pushing harder in workouts, thinking sharper. This is the phase to plan for visibility — book the speaking slot, have the difficult conversation, pitch the idea.

🎵 Progesterone is your Adele phase.
(Rising during your luteal phase)
More introverted. More analytical. You’re craving quiet and stability. Things feel heavier. You might be overthinking or feeling emotionally raw.

This isn’t weakness. It’s biology.

One of my clients noticed anxiety creeping in at the same point every month — things that wouldn’t normally touch the sides suddenly felt enormous. When we mapped it out, the pattern was clear.
Monthly. Cyclical. Hormonal.

That kind of awareness is quietly life-changing. 🙌

Tracking your cycle isn’t just about knowing when your period is coming. It’s data. It’s self-knowledge. And for women navigating perimenopause, it’s one of the most powerful tools you have - especially when advocating for yourself with medical professionals and giving yourself some well-deserved grace.

And even if you don’t have a visible cycle (hello, Mirena coil 👋) - your hormones are still doing their thing. Energy, mood, sociability - they all leave clues if you know what to look for.

Are you currently tracking yours? Let me know in the comments - I’m genuinely curious 👇

10/03/2026

If you’re a woman over 40 juggling a career, a full life and approximately 47 WhatsApp groups - this one’s for you.

Save this for the next time someone tells you to just “be more consistent.”

And if this sounds familiar, share it with a friend who needs to hear it too.

[Link in bio to find out how the Midlife Health MOT can help you cut through the noise and actually know where to start.]

04/03/2026

This is and she is most certainly worth a follow.

If you care about food, flavour and how you actually feel after you eat, you’ll want her in your world.

I’m so excited to be chatting with Laura next Monday, Live on her instagram.

My love of food is what first led me into nutrition.
There was a brief moment where I toyed with the idea of becoming a chef myself.

Laura is exactly the kind of chef I could only have hoped to become - warm, smart, deeply skilled, and full of joy for real food.

She brings her magic to private clients (yes, some of them are very famous!) and runs welcoming cookery classes in Dorset.
Her style is Mediterranean at heart. Generous, simple, full of colour and makes you feel good.

✨ First up, Laura will be hosting me on her Instagram:

📅 Monday 9th, 12:30pm

We’ll be diving into:

· Food and hormones

· Perimenopause and menopause

· Fasting

· Protein and whole foods

· Inflammation

· Ayurvedic principles

· Personalised nutrition

· Stress, self-care, and mindset

✨ Then on Monday 16th, I’ll be hosting Laura live here, to explore her chef’s perspective on making healthy eating simpler, easier, and genuinely enjoyable, even in midlife.
Expect some frank conversations, a few laughs and lots of food chat.

Mark your calendars for both sessions - you won’t want to miss this. (but if you do miss it the replay will be saved as a reel)

Your next job is to go and follow now!

Let’s take the stress out of food and bring the joy back in.

.

FoodForJoy

27/02/2026

If you’re tired of guessing what your body needs - and you just want clear, personalised direction that fits your real life - the Midlife Health MOT is where we start.

2 hours of online health coaching

2 weeks of support
Zero judgement.
A science‑led plan that finally makes sense of your energy, hormones and habits… so you can feel more like yourself again.

If you’re ready for clarity (and a calmer mind), book a free discovery call (link in bio) or drop me any questions in DMs and let’s talk about whether it’s the right fit for you.

25/02/2026

I thought that losing weight would make me happier.

So I tracked everything.

I swapped healthy foods I genuinely enjoyed for lower‑calorie alternatives.

I trained hard, even on days when my energy was nowhere to be found.

I kept going - determined and focussed.

And yes, the weight came off.

People commented.

My clothes fit differently.

From the outside, it looked like I was doing everything “right.”

But behind the scenes, my body was struggling.

My mood swung all over the place. I started having panic attacks

My skin broke out like I was back in my teens.

I felt wired, but exhausted. Unable to sleep and needing naps in the day.

I had one week every month where I felt like myself, and the rest… I just didn’t.

I didn’t realise it at the time, but I was in the early stages of perimenopause. My nervous system was already under pressure, my hormones were shifting, and instead of supporting my body through it, I was giving it less and expecting more.

And that’s the part we don’t talk about enough.

Weight loss *can* happen when you cut calories - of course it can. But in midlife, you can also lose your stability, your resilience, your emotional bandwidth and your sense of yourself if you’re not fuelling properly.

For me, it wasn’t that the approach “didn’t work.”

It’s that it came at a cost that led me to burnout.

And that’s why I do what I do now.

It’s why I talk about nourishment over depletion.

It’s why I help women rebuild their energy, not drain it.

It’s why I want you to understand what your body is doing beneath the surface, so you’re not fighting it - you’re working *with* it.

Because if you’re pushing harder, eating less, and feeling worse, your body isn’t being difficult.

It’s protecting you.

And once you know how to support it properly, everything becomes easier, calmer, and far more sustainable long-term.

If you’re ready for a sustainable strategy to really Thrive over 40 - drop me a message and let me know what you’re struggling with.

Much love

Nancy

24/02/2026

If the old “eat less, move more” approach is leaving you tired and stuck, nothing is wrong with you.

Your midlife physiology simply needs a different strategy — one built on nourishment, stress support and the right kind of movement.

And most of all, it needs to fit alongside real life and ensure you don’t feel like you’re missing out on the things you love.

When your body feels safe and fuelled, it becomes more responsive.

That’s where real, sustainable change begins.

Building a body that’s stronger, calmer and more resilient (instead of smaller, tighter and weaker) is where it’s at.

This requires tailored support that works for your unique lifestyle and body.

If you’re interested to find out more about working with me 1:1 to do this drop me a message or visit the link in my bio.

Big hugs 🤗
Nancy

20/02/2026

If you’ve been blaming yourself for raiding the Percy Pigs at 3pm, forgetting mid-sentence what you were saying, feeling puffy and uncomfortable in your clothes… please hear this:

It’s *not* because you’re undisciplined.

It’s *not* because you’re “not trying hard enough.”

And it’s definitely not a lack of willpower.

Feeling annoyed at yourself or thinking ‘why can’t I just get a grip?’ - is also not helping.

As a woman over 40, your body is changing - hormonally, metabolically, neurologically.

When female s*x hormones shift, your brain and nervous system shift with them.

When cortisol is elevated from constantly being in “doing” mode, your body compensates

Sugar cravings? - Often a blood sugar imbalance, gut issue or stress response

Brain fog? - Your oestrogen and progesterone may be in flux, or stress running the show.

Low motivation? Your nervous system might be disregulated or hormones in flux.

Bloating? Often a mix of hormonal shifts and a stressed digestive system.

You don’t need to cut carbs, ban biscuits or overhaul your entire routine - you just need a strategy that works *with* your biology and busy life.

And when you understand the “why,” solutions becomes easier to find - calmer - more doable.

This is the work I do in my Midlife health MOT. We look at all the 5 pillars of Sleep, Stress, Nutition, Hormones and Movement - and work out what’s going to move the needle for You.

We look at your symptoms through a personalised lens so you can stop fighting your body and start working with it.

No restriction.

No shame.

No “just try harder.”

Just clarity, compassion, and action that finally makes sense in real life.

Because once a woman is in tune with her body, she stops blaming herself - and that’s when change becomes sustainable.

If you’re feeling tired, foggy, or unlike yourself lately… nothing is “wrong” with you.

Your body is speaking.

I help you learn how to listen.

If this hit home, come say hi in the comments - or follow along if you want clarity and evidence-based support that actually fits your real life.

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