Sarah Summers Nutrition

06/01/2026

Three years sober.
No relapse fantasies.
No wistful sighs at the wine list.
I didn’t quit because I “had a problem.”
I quit because alcohol stopped working.
on my hormones, sleep, energy, mood, anxiety
and my patience for my own self-betrayal.
The first couple of years?
Messy. Emotional. Growth I did not RSVP for.
But now:
• no bone-crushing fatigue.
• no hot flushes or heart-racing anxiety.
• no needing wine to “cope” with life.
• more joy, more presence, less bu****it.
After breast cancer and actually understanding the alcohol–health link?
Yeah. I’m relieved I stopped when I did.
This isn’t about being anti-alcohol.
It’s about being pro-me in midlife.
And no, life without booze isn’t boring.
If anything, it’s louder.
💬 Curious? Sober? Moderating and side-eyeing your glass?
Say it out loud. Someone reading this needs to see it.

02/01/2026

We’re so quick to demand spring energy from winter bodies.
But nature isn’t in a rush.
Nothing else is blooming, sprinting or reinventing itself right now…
so why do we think we should?
If you’ve been feeling slower… hungrier… craving rest…
you’re not failing, you’re seasonal.
Biology is running the show, not willpower.
So here’s the question 👇
What does winter ask of you this year?
More sleep?
More soup?
More boundaries?
More saying “nope, not today”?
Tell me in the comments — let’s normalise wintering. ❄️💛.

28/12/2025

2025. WOW! A LOT happened. But the theme throughout has always been community.
- Group hiking with an epic group of women & the biggest physical challenge I’ve EVER said yes to.
- Building .menopause.hub from an idea into something that actually holds women.
- Joining the team at & .
- Finding my people through AND being asked to contribute to their book (still… what?!).
- Providing Nutrition expertise for .wellbeing and her clients - thanks for the opportunity Jules, I love it.
- I’ve delivered talks I’m genuinely proud of: to the NHS, & Empower Her (to name just 2), and there’s more events coming next year.
This year also brought loss. Saying goodbye to Anneliese was a huge shift for Chris. What helped him adjust? A whole year of Terry 🐾, .gigs going from strength to strength… and finally getting back to Crete for a long-overdue reset.
And this matters to say:
This year I’m 3 years sober.
Fully in the swing of it now, feeling natural, steady, and completely mine.
The biggest shift of all?
I found MY voice.
No more diluting. No more performing.
Showing up as myself has felt like a massive long overdue exhale.
Thank you, 2025, tough at times, but full of growth, connection and clarity.
2026. I’m ready. Let’s go. 🔥.

24/12/2025

Who’s feeling ready?
Sir Terence may have had a wash and a trim & be looking the part, but I still feel like I’ve a mountain to climb.
That’s my cue to STOP and remember that Christmas Day is but one day a year, and the only expectations I need to meet are my own.
If it’s not done by now or it’s going to stress me out..
F**K IT!
Merry Christmas beautiful people. Have a wonderful day.
See you on the other side ###.

01/12/2025

There was a Christmas where I completely came undone.
Not because anything awful happened,
but because I was trying to be everything for everyone…
while quietly running on fumes.
I kept telling myself, “It’s Christmas, it’s fine.”.
But it wasn’t fine.
I was exhausted, overwhelmed and one tiny task away from tears.
And honestly?
I thought it was just me.
I thought I wasn’t coping, or wasn’t organised enough,
or wasn’t “strong” enough.
But the truth was simpler:
I was asking my midlife body to get through December
the same way I did at 25.
Except that just doesn’t work anymore.
Once I changed how I supported myself..
with better fuelling, tiny resets, boundaries that actually meant something,
everything felt lighter.
Not perfect.
But lighter, steadier, and much more human.
That’s what I’m sharing in Don’t Crash at Christmas.
The things that genuinely make this season feel easier
for women who are DONE feeling frazzled.
✨ DON’T CRASH AT CHRISTMAS ✨.
📅 Thursday 11th December.
⏰ 7–8pm · online.
🎟 Members free · Guest tickets available.
If you’d like the link to join as a guest,
DM me CHRISTMAS and I’ll send it straight over.
Here’s to a Christmas that feels good again. 💛

28/11/2025

If you’re wondering why you can’t stop thinking about food right now…
you’re not alone, and you’re definitely not “failing”.
Midlife + December is a perfect storm for cravings.
💥 Your blood sugar is up and down.
💥 Your nervous system is sprinting.
💥 You’re tired, overworked, dehydrated.
💥 And the mince pies are everywhere.
None of this is about willpower.
It’s about a body that’s overwhelmed and asking for support.
The good news?
A few simple tweaks can calm the chaos fast,
and that’s exactly what I’ll be sharing in:
✨ DON’T CRASH AT CHRISTMAS ✨.
An online event with Shropshire Menopause Hub.
📅 Thursday 11th December.
⏰ 7–8pm.
💻 Online (join from anywhere).
🎟 Members included · Guest tickets available.
If you want to join as a guest,
DM me the word CHRISTMAS and I’ll send you the link.
Let’s make this the year you enjoy December
without face-planting the biscuit tin.

26/11/2025

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12/11/2025

For the record… polyphenols are something we’ve been talking about in Nutrition for decades! They may be the next big thing in the media, but when you work with a Registered Nutritionist, you get to hear about it WAY before the newspapers do.

Still this is worth a read and I’m really pleased to see this stuff making mainstream media at long last 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

The wellness world is buzzing about their link to longevity, gut health and reduced inflammation. But what actually are they, and how can we get more of them in our diet?