Insulin resistance and insulin sensitivity are one of the crucial keys to weight loss. Definitions: Insulin Sensitivity: when the cells of the body respond to the hormone insulin secreted by the pancreas to take up glucose (sugar) from the blood for fuel/energy....
One of the things Youology is all about is supporting you in losing weight. I know it’s an issue for many of you and I totally feel your pain. In fact, my cousin used to call me ‘Oprah’ as my weight has gone up and down over the years! But now that I’m older I’m happy...
If I’ve heard it once I’ve heard it 1000 times, “I’ve put on weight and it just won’t shift.” And I feel your pain because if you know my story you’ll know I put on 20kg when I didn’t realise I’d stumbled into perimenopause. But while it’s a common complaint it’s also...
Did you know that there are foods that you should avoid during perimenopause and menopause? True story. In fact, we’ve just had a few (amazing) ladies go through the 21-Day Hormone Detox program. What we noticed from that is that food changes can be overwhelming....
One of the secrets we teach to transform your life is living by the 80/20 rule. Literally, it means following our guidelines for weight loss and kicking peri/menopause symptoms to the kerb 80% of the time. And during the other 20%, letting life take over. Because it...
I’m the founder of Youology & Co, a former health & beauty editor, author, women’s health researcher, and certified menopause coach. After years of personal struggles with weight and hormones, I understand where you are. As a member of IAHC and IICT, I help midlife women find freedom through (peri)menopause.