Feel One's Zest

27/06/2025

A client once said to me...

“I don’t get it. I’m eating better than ever. I'm exercising. I’m doing everything right. But my midsection weight just won’t shift.”

She wasn’t lazy.
She wasn’t inconsistent.
She wasn’t following the fads.

She was stressed.
Overloaded.
Running on empty.

And her body? It was holding on. Not to punish her, but to protect her.

Because when your nervous system is stuck in high alert (thanks demanding daily life!), your body doesn’t feel safe to let go.
It thinks you’re in danger.
So it stores fat, especially around the mid belly.
It slows your metabolism.
It holds back.

This isn’t your body sabotaging you. It's in survival mode.

And once we started supporting her whole body systems , not fighting it , EVERYTHING changed.

Her energy returned.
Her sleep deepened.
The inflammation calmed.
And her body began to let go of the mid belly inflammation, gently.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, and wondering if you’re doing something wrong...you’re not.

Your body is wise.
It just needs a reset that meets you where you are at.

📩 DM me if you want to talk about a calm, personalised plan to support your weight loss and energy...no extremes and no shame.

23/06/2025

It's not all about willpower.
Let's stop the cycle of feeling S #!t about yourself because your internal voice keeps telling you that 'you have no willpower', particularly after a 3pm crash of reaching for a coffee and a muffin.

It has nothing to do with willpower, and everything to do with biological processes happening internally.
That doesn't mean that we can't shift the cycle.

We can! But first we have to own the following:

👉Your Hormones have shifted
👉Your Stress load has changed
👍Your body has different needs now

What may have worked in your 30's to lose weight likely won't work in your 40's and beyond....because that plan is outdated for what your body requires on a biological level right now.

We can't fool our bodies, they know best.

Let's put the internal willpower voice to rest.

26/02/2025

We have you covered in the art of eating intelligently 🎯

Metabolic blood testing + a Personalised Nutrition Plan based on your blood test results + accountability with a qualified Practitioner = You feeling like yourself again with midlife healing & weight loss ✨🔥

25/02/2025

Between running a business, supporting clients, and spending hours in front of screens, it becomes easy to have more sedentary days than days with movement if I dont focus on the things that allow me to feel like me... But movement, play and focused nutrition are essential for staying strong, energised, and feeling like me.

For me, play looks like meal prep days based on my nutritional needs, taking my German Wirehaired Pointer for a walk or strength training. It’s my reset button, helping me to shake off stress, boost my energy, and keep my body working for me, not against me. I know first-hand how my body feels when it feels like its working against me.

For women over 40, this should be a non-negotiable. Sitting (and snacking)for hours slows your metabolism which leads to stubborn weight gain (hello, midsection!), and messes with your hormones.

I'm all for pre-empting healthy ageing.
Across the lifespan, particularly from our 40's onwards, we are naturally prone to weight gain and muscle loss with a sedentary lifestyle, which impacts not only your midsection, but your vital organs too whilst contributing to insulin resistance ie diabetes, high blood pressure, fatigue, eyesight changes, appetite changes, etc.

But pairing daily movement with the right personalised nutrition can change everything from balancing your blood sugar levels to keeping your muscles strong, and making sure your energy levels stay steady all day long. One without the other is counter-intuitive.

With a personalised nutrition plan designed for your unique metabolism, your body starts working smarter—not harder. No more energy crashes, no more endless dieting . Just real nourishment that helps you feel your best.

Your body is designed to thrive at every stage of life, so let's personalise the foods that your body needs to help it thrive + daily movement = feeling great.

24/09/2024

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙞-𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩?

As a natural practitioner focusing on midlife wellness for women over 40, I've encountered numerous approaches, products, and philosophies aimed at improving women's health and well-being.
However, there's one (of many) pervasive villains in the health & wellness industry that I believe does more harm than good: that villain is the "Anti-Aging" movement.

The anti-aging industry is valued at billions of dollars, and it sadly continues to prey on our internal insecurities about getting older. It promotes the idea that ageing is something to be feared and "cured".
There is continued growth in products & marketing for quick-fix 'miracle' products to reverse ageing. I see it a lot where my new clients show me all the supplements that they are on, together with 'magic' serums and vitamin 'cocktails'. We come from that generation of having a dedicated supplement drawer with half-filled bottles of tried and tested 'solutions'. I was the same.
This quick-fix ideal diverts our time, money, and energy from genuinely beneficial wellness practices best suited for this beautiful time of womanhood.

We are also thrown with so much information to look younger by using extreme diets & exercise regimes. It's not surprising we feel overwhelmed and frustrated in our 40s.

In my opinion, the anti-ageing movement is promoting unattainable goals, which is feeding into our frustration & low self-esteem. When we buy into anti-ageing, it may override many benefits of ageing, such as the wisdom, confidence & self-awareness we acquire with age. These are all qualities that should be embraced beyond 40, and they can benefit both our personal and professional lives.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄'𝙢 𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙤𝙛:

• ageing is natural & beautiful & can be celebrated instead of fighting it.
• Our true wellness comes from nurturing our bodies and minds, not from attempting to freeze time.
• We can learn to adapt & thrive through change
• Uplifting women to love themselves
• Real wellness encompasses physical health, emotional well-being, and personal growth – none of which require "anti-aging" products or procedures.

𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙞-𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙄 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 "𝙖𝙜𝙚-𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚" 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨. 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙛𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙣:

• Nourishing your body with balanced nutrition
• Engaging in joyful, sustainable physical activity
• Promoting mental health and emotional resilience
• Building strong social connections
• Pursuing your personal passions and continuous learning
• Practicing self-care and Stress Management

Together, we can stop the battle against nature and embrace our age, prioritise genuine health, and live vibrant, fulfilling lives.

𝙄𝙩'𝙨 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙞𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩, 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.

Who is in?

20/09/2024

Could some of the nutritious foods in your daily food intake be stopping you from losing weight & healing?

16/09/2024

Hey there Wairarapa Followers...👋

How many of us are feeling constantly drained, struggling with our weight, and wondering where our energy went? 🤔 I've been there, and I bet many of you have too.
That's why I'm so excited to share something special with you.
I'm launching a small intimate in-person Sustainable Weight Loss Mastery Program, and I truly believe it could be a game-changer for some of you.

Here's the scoop: 🍦🍦

👉This is a nutritionally balanced REAL Whole-foods based strategic system that balances your metabolism & hormones, so that weight loss can be a side effect of inner body balance
👉It's super personalised – because we all know one-size-fits-all doesn't work
👉I'm keeping it intimate with just 8 participants – think of us as your health transformation squad
👉We'll meet in person – yes, real face-to-face interactions! That gives you more accountability
👉 Your Strategic nutrition plan is based on your personal blood tests, which means that the person next to you will have a different plan based on their blood results. You both thrive equally through personalised nutrition and health goals.

The goal?
✅Manage your weight in a way that actually lasts, without shakes, pills or protein bars!
✅Boosting your energy
✅improving your mental & physical performance
✅feel comfortable in your clothes

We kick off on October 6th, and here's the kicker – enrollment closes on September 19th (Thursday). I know how fast time flies when you're juggling a million things, so I wanted to give you a heads up.

I'm really looking forward to this journey, and I'd love for you to be part of it. If you're curious and want to know more, just drop a comment below or send me a message. Let's chat!
Here's to taking that first step towards feeling like yourself again. Who's with me? 💪😊

10/09/2024

Please have a say into what you put into your body. Every submission counts so that we can all thrive from the inside out. 🫛🍏

At Ceres Organics we believe in your freedom to choose what food you eat.

Foods Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is meeting on the 10th September to discuss proposed changes to how genetically modified foods (GMO) are defined and labelled in the Australian and New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code).

They want to take the freedom of choice away from us, by allowing food modified by new GMO techniques to enter our food systems without requiring labelling to identify it.

At Ceres Organics we believe GMO is GMO, and we believe our food should be labelled so we can choose what we eat!

To help achieve our goal to ensure gene edited (GMO) food is labelled we encourage you to make a submission to FSANZ.

Head over to our website www.ceres.co.nz for submission tips and more information!

Organics Aotearoa New Zealand

10/09/2024

𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙩 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙂𝙪𝙩 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 : 𝙂𝙝𝙚𝙚 🧈

Did you know not all fats are created equal?

Many of my clients use Ghee, depending on their circumstances. It becomes their gut’s new best friend!

Clarified butter, also known as Ghee, is packed with butyric acid, which can reduce inflammation and support a healthy gut lining.

For those of us over 40 , looking to target our waistline so that our clothes feel more comfortable, a happy gut is key! Plus, it is great for overall wellness.

Try swapping your regular cooking oil for ghee. Your taste buds (and your gut) will thank you!

Do you use Ghee? What's your favourite way to use it?
My favourite way is to add it to my steamed vegetables, with a sprinkle of herb salt just before serving. 🤤