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Bettina Gagick
Coach en nutrition et thérapeute en psycho-nutrition
Spécialisée dans l'accompagnement de la femme
The menopausal transition is a natural cycle throughout a woman’s life.
The majority of woman will go through menopause in their mid-40’s to mid-50’s, during which the levels of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone shift and rebalance over a period of years.
The menopause journey can last for up to 15 years.
Perimenopause is the stage before menopause when a woman’s monthly cycle becomes irregular.
Menopause is the medical term for the 12 months’ cessation of a woman’s menstrual cycle.
The first symptoms of perimenopause appear several years before the final end of menstruation. Most women are not prepared for it and do not know how to identify them.
On average, menopausal symptoms last about 7 years; however, up to 25% of women also experience them in their 60’s or later. Perimenopause and menopause affect each woman uniquely and in various ways.
Hot flushes
Night sweats
Fatigue
Sleep disturbances
Low energy
Diificulty concentrating
Memory loss
Muscle and joint aches
Tender breast
Changes in skin conditions
Heart palpitations
Discomfort during sex
Loss of confidence
Loss of self-esteem
Self-criticism
Feeling of shame
Anxiety
Low mood or irritability
Feeling of disconnection
Loneliness
Shame
Hot flushes
Night sweats
Fatigue
Sleep disturbances
Low energy
Diificulty concentrating
Memory loss
Muscle and joint aches
Tender breast
Changes in skin conditions
Heart palpitations
Discomfort during sex
Loss of confidence
Loss of self-esteem
Self-criticism
Feeling of shame
Anxiety
Low mood or irritability
Feeling of disconnection
Loneliness
Shame
Hormonal changes alter the distribution of fat and promote fat storage around the belly and women may gain weight more easily. However, menopause is not the only reason for weight gain. Other factors promote weight gain during this period of life. The body begins to use energy differently, fat cells change, and women may gain weight more easily
To maintain a stable weight, preserve muscle mass and bone capital, it is essential to adapt your nutrition to the stage of perimenopause and menopause, have a regular physical activity and also address of your psycho-emotional state.
Loss of muscle mass
Slower metabolism
Physical inactivity
Stress: the nervous system influences appetite
Emotional state
Emotional eating
Unadapted diet
Repetitive diets
Life situations: children leaving home, the death of loved ones, a divorce…
An individualized and positive, progressive and sustainable approach to regain vitality and well-being through a healthy diet adapted to your needs.
In a non-judgmental and supportive space allowing for a more positive and empowering attitude towards menopause and embrace this stage as an opportunity for self-knowledge and growth.
Making your body an ally and embracing yourself as you are through yoga, breathwork and meditation is essential in the process of stabilizing your weight as well as managing menopause symptoms.