Here some tips to aid anyone who is peri-menopausal, menopausal or post-menopausal which probably covers most women over the age of 40.

These tips are suitable for anyone though!

1. Keep hydrated.

Hot flushes and night sweats will leave you dehydrated to it’s important to drink water. I have started having a mug or two of warm water in the mornings before I drink any tea, I also like to add a slice of lemon.

2. Eat 3 protein rich meals a day.

This will help prevent unnecessary snacking and will help you retain your muscle mass too.

3. Lower the intensity of your workout.

If you are menopausal and suffer from joint pain then stick to lower impact cardio, resistance training and mobility work.

4. Add eggs to your diet.

Eggs are rich in nutrients and help you maintain your muscle mass which is really important for everyone aged over 40.

5. Don’t snack at night.

Change your routine to stop night time nibbling: close your kitchen as if it were a restaurant, go upstairs, brush your teeth, read a book - anything that keeps you away from food.

Remember that it’s always harder to keep making the right choices at the end of the day. We all have a finite number of decisions that we are able to make in a day, after that we don’t choose wisely. So if you’ve had a busy day at work you’re likely to let things slide at night.

This is why I urge you to PLAN all of your meals and snacks and pre-book your fitness classes as if you’ve made that commitment you’re more likely to follow through.

Are you over 40 and want to get fitter and stronger? Find out more about my fitness classes in Whetstone here and if you want to keep fit in your own home then check out my virtual classes here!