10 Tips to reduce Stress in Perimenopause

Perimenopause can bring lost of stress: from parenting, caregiving elders, career challenges and more. At the same time, our bodies are less emotional resilient that in the past, as our hormones are in constant fluctuation.

Honor your feelings and the uncomfortability of all of it. 

Along with the stress, perhaps you are experiencing some shame or negative self talk about recent weight gain or body changes. It can be easy to transfer the hard feelings of another life transition into body shame.

Starting a diet might seem like an easier solution than dealing with reality of life. Dieting can feel like a safe choice. 

First, there is nothing wrong with the desire to lose weight. 

We all want to feel powerful and centered in our bodies. My wish for you is complete freedom and happiness with food and body. Many of us equate those feelings with losing weight. 

Perimenopause is calling us up to new ways of being. 

The old ways of operating are no longer working.

This is where Intuitive Eating can change your perspective on your relationship with food, body and your relationship with self. 

Intuitive Eating was developed over 25 years ago by two registered dieticians who were witnessing the constant yo-yo dieting of their clients- even with the support of a RD!

It’s a self care framework which integrates instinct, emotion and rational thought.

Being an Intuitive Eater is about trusting your inner body wisdom to make choices around food that feel GOOD in your body without judgement.

It’s not a diet, it’s a self healing journey. 

When in times of stress, it’s important to put your self care first. 

I’m talking about small and simple daily habits that help your body process stress, not spa dates and manicures. 

Save this graphic to your phone as a reminder!

It’s important to pick just one so that you are successful and your brain knows where to focus.

xoxo Kate

Get the jumpstart you need to hormone supporting habits in midlife without a restrictive diet!

Your FREE Perimenopause Guide will get you started. 

Grab it here.

P.S. Want to know more about Intuitive Eating? Let’s chat in greater detail in a complimentary coaching call- here’s my schedule to book your call.