21/10/2026
I would tell everyone to F off!! If only!! 😂
Here’s what I would do:
1. Eat enough food
Not survive on coffee, skipped meals and tiny portions because diet culture taught me that eating less was always better.
2. Build every meal around protein, fibre and healthy fats
Supporting my blood sugar, energy, mood, muscle and overall health without counting calories.
3. Protect my sleep
A consistent bedtime, morning daylight and less stimulation at night would become non negotiable.
4. Strength train and walk regularly
Not to punish my body or make it smaller, but to protect my muscles, bones, insulin sensitivity, confidence and independence.
5. Take my nervous system seriously
I would look at my workload, boundaries, relationships, recovery and how often my body genuinely feels safe enough to rest.
6. Track my cycle and symptoms
So I could identify patterns instead of feeling blindsided every month.
7. Investigate what else may be contributing
Iron, B12, vitamin D, thyroid function, blood sugar, digestion and existing health conditions can all influence how we feel. Not every symptom should automatically be blamed on hormones.
8. Get appropriate support and not take advice from wellness influencers that are trying to sell me s**t!
And I would not attempt to change everything by Monday. I would choose a few meaningful changes, repeat them consistently and give my body time to respond.
Perimenopause may be part of the picture but it does not have to run the entire show.
