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!”
Menopause
Menopausal women whopping up in Ibiza!
Hello Meno’s! I hope you enjoyed your summer, today has definatly got that autum chill in the air My next blog was going to be on how I had been living it up in Ibiza with 25 fabulous new friends and how I managed to keep up (to a point, anyway!) with most of them … Continue reading “Menopausal women whopping up in Ibiza!”
Why am I in so much pain during menopause?
This is a question I am asked a lot, I suffer with painful joints and muscles which can be so debilitating. I have had 2 car accidents, 2 shoulder operations and multiply injuries which were work related; ex-gymnast and aerobics instructor! However my pain became a lot worse around 4 years ago, it was so … Continue reading “Why am I in so much pain during menopause?”
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.”
Coping with hot flushes in the heat.
I am not complaining about the heat, but I wanted to let you know; I really do feel for you who are suffering with hot flushes, These tips helped me when I was suffering really badly, so I thought I would share these with you to help you help cope a bit better during this … Continue reading “Coping with hot flushes in the heat.”
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”