Pause Womens Wellbeing

07/12/2022

https://pausewomenswellbeing.wordpress.com/2020/11/23/spending-christmas-with-the-menopause/

Christmas isn’t going to be any ordinary Christmas this year, but don’t let those menopausal symptoms make it any more challenging for you.

03/10/2022

So many women tell me that their libido has taken a massive nose dive since hitting perimenopause, but what drives this decline in sexual desire and what can you do to try and reignite the passion?

Find out a little bit more in this weeks short blog.

https://pausewomenswellbeing.wordpress.com/2022/09/01/what-is-killing-my-libido-during-menopause/

S*x is an important part of life, and there is no reason to stop enjoying it beyond the menopause.

26/09/2022

It may not be an obvious thought, but is your diet and gut function affecting your hormones?
And if so, is it aggravating perimenopause symptoms?

Find out in this weeks blog.

https://pausewomenswellbeing.wordpress.com/2021/02/25/how-is-your-gut-affecting-your-hormones/

This inconsistent up and down of restriction, reduced calories and the removal of certain categories of food all together have likely led to an imbalance and inefficiency within the gut flora, func…

19/09/2022

Stress is rife at the moment, so learning ways to manage and reduce it is really important for our overall wellbeing.
Check out this weeks blog for some tips.

https://pausewomenswellbeing.wordpress.com/2022/08/31/good-stress-bad-stress-2/

Stress is not a laughing matter, nor is it one that should be ignored. Make sure you have support when and where you need it, and take some time for YOU!

15/09/2022

According to positive psychology, did you know that showing gratitude actually makes you a happier person?

After the crazy times we've all experienced recently, I'm all for more happiness!

Here are 2 things I'm grateful for right now:

1) being able to slow down for myself and take the time to meditate, read, learn, grow. All things that I would regularly drop off of the priority list in order to fit more work in to my day. I have remembered that we work to live, not live to work.

2) spending more quality time with my hubby to renovate out new home. We often work very different hours, and it sometimes feels like we are ships passing in the night or just too tired to communicate. So reconnecting with the relationship after 15 years together has been wonderful.

What are you grateful for today?

13/09/2022

Food is more than just "fuel" for the body... It's information, it's nourishment, it's love.

When you consider that every single cell of your body is made from the food that you eat, are you made of the good stuff or are you building your bodies base and foundation from chemicals, flavourings, and inert matter?

Many times when I speak with women about how they feel, they tell me that they experience bloating, fatigue and depression. Menopause symptoms are running rife and they feel like they have little to no control over how they feel.

Following further investigation, their diet is filled with processed foods, alcohol and chemicals.

Think of it like this....
Inert foods = inertia!
Grey foods = grey moods!
Junk foods = junk feelings!

But when you start to eat for your body, your mind, your life, all of this can change so quickly and easily.

All it takes is a little love 😍.

Bring colour to your life and dinner plate, bring vitamins and vitality to your body, bring rich and natural taste and experience to every single day simply by eating with love for yourself.

Food is way more than just energy.... It is life! 💖

12/09/2022

Meditation isn't just about spirituality, it is about mental health, relaxation and healing. It is a restorative practise.

Find out how you can start mediating in this weeks blog.

https://pausewomenswellbeing.wordpress.com/2022/08/31/how-to-start-practising-meditation/

Meditation is a truly beautiful thing to practise, and it is not just about reaching a state of enlightenment, levitating off of the ground or having gongs or wind chimes all around

08/09/2022

PELVIC PAIN & DYSFUNCTION

It's probably a lot more common than you think, but is it normal?

And more to the point, do you have to live with it?
The answer to both questions is quite short and very simple.

No!

Pelvic dysfunction is not normal, and doesn't have to be accepted as something that you have to spend the rest of your life dealing with.

Most people assume that pelvic issues simply translate to incontinence or prolapse, but there is more to it than that.

In fact, a large number of cases are more likely caused by overactivity of the pelvic floor muscles, such as the piriformis, levator ani, obturator internus, and the coccygeus to name a few.

These four particular muscles have an intimate relationship with each other, and if one is not working efficiently, then the others pick up the slack and work a little too hard.

This causes tension throughout the pelvis, and results in a tight, dull aching sensation and sometimes a shooting pain within the pelvis.

But, these muscles are also affected by the larger muscles responsible for movement that surround the area, from the larger gluteals especially the gluteus maximus, that's the big one in your butt and even the re**us abdominus (your abs).

If these larger, more global muscles are too tight, weak, imbalanced or inefficient, then the pelvic floor muscles end up taking on the extra work and inevitably start to become overactive... Again leading to the potential onset of pain, discomfort, and COULD possibly lead to bladder issues.

But, there are ways to work with the pelvic floor muscles to help reduce this tension, but before you jump on the Internet and start searching for kegel exercises, it's important to establish if your PF muscles are under active, overactive, strong, weak, efficient or inefficient.

This would be possible with the help and guidance of either a Pelvic Health physiotherapist or professionally trained movement specialist with expert knowledge of the anatomy and function of the pelvic floor.

It's certainly not something that can be addressed or remedied in a Facebook post, but with the right diagnosis and treatment approach, it is certainly possible to improve the functionality of the area and reduce, or eliminate pain long term.

But, one thing I want to say and can address in a Facebook post for sure, is that you do not need to be embarrassed, ashamed or nervous in discussing the topic. Like I said, it's a lot more common than you may realise, and there are millions of women worldwide dealing with the same issues.

So talk about it, because until you do, no one can really assist you in rectifying the situation.

06/09/2022

REGARDLESS OF HOW WE ARE LIVING LIFE AT THE MOMENT, HAVING A MORNING ROUTINE IS REALLY QUITE AN IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR DAY.

⏰ Getting up at the same time each day helps your body settle into a routine, which can help to improve your sleep and mood.

⏰ Making yourself the priority before logging onto the computer or scrolling through social media can massively boost your energy levels mentally and physically.

⏰ Having a feel good, healthy breakfast will set up your metabolism for the day and reduce snacking and energy dips.

⏰ Moving before you start your work day may help improve focus and concentration levels.
What's your morning routine?

Let me know in the comments.

05/09/2022

Happy Monday Ladies! 👍😁❤️

With the rising costs of literally everything, I am launching a brand new super affordable service to try and help make achieving your health & wellbeing goals more accessible.

The new "Check In" service includes:

💪 Tailored Exercise Plan with regular reviews & updates
🥑 Nutrition guidance and recipes to support your health goals
📞 Private WhatsApp Support & WhatsApp Group Support
💻 Monthly video/telephone appointment to assess progress and update exercise plans
📉 Weekly results monitoring and support

The packages are available in 3, 6, 9 or 12 month bundles and start from just £35 per month.
If you would be interested in chatting more about your goals and the opportunity to join the Check in Plan, then drop me a quick message or email lesleymorrison@outlook.com and we can set up a consultation (which is FREE).

I have a VERY limited number of slots available for the Check in Service, so get in touch if you wish to chat more.

Have a wonderful day lovely ladies x

Lesley x

05/09/2022

Have you ever been at a pilates or yoga class and someones blown a bottom raspberry.... Is it ok?

Well, actually it is quite helpful to me as the teacher, find out why in this weeks blog.

https://pausewomenswellbeing.wordpress.com/2022/08/31/is-it-ok-to-fart-in-pilates/

The core engagement that we hold during pilates, should actually prevent you from accidentally letting slip a t***y toot.

02/09/2022

Let's talk about HRT with Dr Hannah Watson

https://youtu.be/vej7M3aGeyY

HRT and hormones are always a really turbulent discussion, and finding the right treatment for you is a really important part of having a joyful peri/post me...