This morning on the tube to Euston a lovely young man gave me his seat. I thanked him with a smile and told him how kind he was, he said that if he does something good in the morning then it will set him up for the day. We had a little chat and told … Continue reading “Seat on the tube. How would you feel?”
Exercise
Exercise during menopause is more important than ever before. I want to make it easy for you to know what type of exercise you should be doing. Exercise will help with your menopause symptoms.
If you exercise it will release feel good receptors in your brain, during and after you will feel good and it will lift your mood. Fatiguing the body through simple heart raising activity such as a brisk walk for just 10 minutes each day will help with sleep. The old saying ‘a strong body equals a strong mind’ is so true, so it will help with anxiety and depression.
Menopause freebies and offers!
World Menopause day 18th October so lets celebrate together. Happy October all! I hope you have embraced autumn and if you are suffering with hot flushes then remember to layer up with cotton or some sweat proof technology, there are lots of sweat proof clothing on the market now. I usually live in sports wear, … Continue reading “Menopause freebies and offers!”
Chapter 1; PS I cried lots.
As promised I am going back to the beginning, or what I can remember being the beginning of this dreadful phase called menopause. I am doing this because I have received some direct messages on Instagram asking me on how I managed to kick menopause in the balls and realised that a lot of my … Continue reading “Chapter 1; PS I cried lots.”
Winner of the Pelvic floor trainer!
We have a winner & a discount code! Congratulations to Emmie the winner of the Elvie Pelvic floor Trainer! Our competition has come to an end and I am really pleased so say we now have our winner for the Elvie Pelvic floor trainer! I was asked by Elvie to try out their device and … Continue reading “Winner of the Pelvic floor trainer!”
Competition to win a pelvic floor personal trainer!
Pelvic floor function is compromised during menopause because of the decrease in oestrogen, so we need to work these important muscles more than ever before. When I teach pelvic floor exercises I always teach two types; quick and slow. These two types will help different types of incontinence. The quick ones will help keep us … Continue reading “Competition to win a pelvic floor personal trainer!”
How to lose weight during menopause.
Hi all, It is harder to loose weight during menopause and especially in this heat! But It can be done! Try and learn from my mistake! Do not put on 4 pounds in 2 weeks by not moving or exercising because of the heat and thinking that rose wine is your friend! It is not, … Continue reading “How to lose weight during menopause.”
Thank you! Top 10 Menopause blogger!
Hello all, I just wanted to write a quick blog to say “thank you all!” I was recently awarded No 10 in the list of top menopause blogs! WHOP! WHOP! If you didn’t follow me on social media or read my blogs, then I wouldn’t have received this. – THANK YOU! I started MENO&ME as … Continue reading “Thank you! Top 10 Menopause blogger!”
Menopause and heart disease.
When we hit menopause, we are at a higher risk of heart disease. This is due to the decrease in oestrogen which affects the arteries in the heart, making them less elastic and pliable. When we are young, the arteries that surround and feed our heart with lovely oxygen rich blood are very pliable, so … Continue reading “Menopause and heart disease.”
Wide leg squats for pelvic floor function?
Those of you who follow me on any kind of social media, you will know that I love it! I have met so many wonderful people and love connecting with them at every opportunity and last week I was invited into a conversation on Twitter “are wide leg squats contraindicated for pelvic floor function or … Continue reading “Wide leg squats for pelvic floor function?”
Hollywood Arms and Discount Code
Before I tell you about the amazing Meg Mathews Menopause Conference and your discount code, I would like to talk arms. The sun is finally out and I don’t know about you, but I am not ready. My summer wardrobe (well summer case) is still in the loft and I am rather reluctant to get … Continue reading “Hollywood Arms and Discount Code”
