07/09/2025
Tired of feeling wiped out? Low mood, zero energy, struggling to stay motivated with weight loss?
It’s not always just calories in vs calories out. For women especially, things like the menstrual cycle and day-to-day stress play a huge role.
Here are a few things worth thinking about if you want to feel your best ⬇️
1️⃣ Calorie cycling
Your body doesn’t run on the same setting all month. Around your period, cravings can hit hard (hello, chocolate 🍫). Instead of beating yourself up, it can help to slightly increase calories at that time, this makes it easier to stay on track long-term.
2️⃣ Training with your cycle
Energy and motivation naturally dip at certain points in the month. That doesn’t mean you’re “slacking off”, it means being smart. Ease off intensity or volume when you need to, and push harder when energy’s higher. Long game > short game.
3️⃣ Supplements for women
First, nail the basics: a balanced diet, decent sleep, daily habits that support your mental health. Once that’s solid, certain supplements (like vitamin D, B12, iron, folate, magnesium, inositol) can give you an extra lift, if you actually need them.
4️⃣ Blood work checks
If you’re constantly drained, a blood test can reveal what’s going on. Don’t just settle for “everything’s normal.” Look deeper into things like oestrogen, thyroid, iron, B12, and folate. Getting this right can transform your energy and mood.
5️⃣ NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis)
Basically, all the little movements you do outside the gym, walking, fidgeting, chores. It’s often overlooked but makes a huge difference. And because it’s low impact, it keeps your activity levels up even when you’re tired.
👉 When your energy’s in a better place, sticking to your diet and smashing your workouts becomes so much easier.
