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How to Lose Weight During Perimenopause Without Calorie Counting
Perimenopause and menopause will happen to every woman, and it is often accompanied by frustrating weight gain that feels impossible to...

Jo Leccacorvi
Feb 7, 20255 min read


Impact of Hormones on Weight Gain in Perimenopause
Perimenopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life, but it often comes with unexpected challenges—one of the most frustrating being...

Jo Leccacorvi
Jan 31, 20254 min read


Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail and How to Succeed in Perimenopause
As a registered nutritional therapist, I often see women make ambitious New Year’s resolutions to improve their health, especially during...

Jo Leccacorvi
Jan 24, 20252 min read


A Fresh Start Anytime: The Pros and Cons of New Year's Resolutions for Perimenopausal Women
As the calendar flips to a New Year, many of us feel compelled to set ambitious goals under the guise of New Year's resolutions. While...

Jo Leccacorvi
Jan 10, 20253 min read


Simple Nutrition Strategies for Women Over 40
Perimenopause can be a challenging time for many women. Fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, and cravings often leave you feeling out of...

Jo Leccacorvi
Dec 20, 20243 min read


Best Foods for Managing Perimenopausal Symptoms
Perimenopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life that marks the transition to menopause and post menopause, bringing with it hormonal...

Jo Leccacorvi
Dec 13, 20245 min read


Managing Weight During Perimenopause Without Dieting
Perimenopause is a transitional phase that many women experience in their 40s and 50s, often marked by hormonal shifts that can bring...

Jo Leccacorvi
Dec 5, 20246 min read


How to Avoid Yo-Yo Dieting During Perimenopause
Yo-yo dieting—a cycle of losing weight through restrictive methods only to regain it once the diet ends—is something many women are...

Jo Leccacorvi
Nov 23, 20244 min read


What Are My Nutrition Needs During Perimenopause?
Perimenopause is a natural transition in every woman’s life, but it often comes with unwelcome challenges: fluctuating hormones,...

Jo Leccacorvi
Nov 16, 20245 min read


How to Stay Consistent with Your Health Goals When Your Motivation Dips
Achieving and maintaining health goals can be challenging for anyone, but perimenopausal women often face unique obstacles. During this...

Jo Leccacorvi
Nov 8, 20245 min read


How to Stay Consistent When Adopting a “Forever” Way of Eating During Perimenopause
For many perimenopausal women, dietary changes can feel like yet another uphill battle. With changing hormones, energy fluctuations, and...

Jo Leccacorvi
Oct 25, 20245 min read


Emotional Eating During Perimenopause and How to Manage It
Perimenopause is a time of transition and transformation for many women, often marked by various physical and emotional challenges....

Jo Leccacorvi
Oct 25, 20244 min read


How to Manage Cravings Without Restricting Food
Managing cravings can be a challenge, especially during perimenopause when fluctuating hormones often amplify food desires. The good news...

Jo Leccacorvi
Oct 18, 20245 min read


How to Get 30g of protein in Your Main Meals
As we enter perimenopause, our bodies go through significant changes that can impact our metabolism, muscle mass, and overall well-being....

Jo Leccacorvi
Oct 11, 20244 min read


October: World Menopause Month – Empowering Perimenopausal Women Through Nutrition
October is World Menopause Month, a time to raise awareness about menopause and the many tools women need in their bag to help them...

Jo Leccacorvi
Oct 4, 20245 min read


5 Breakfast Ideas for Perimenopausal Women: Protein-Packed to Start Your Day Right
As women enter perimenopause, their bodies go through hormonal shifts that can lead to a range of challenges, from weight gain to fatigue...

Jo Leccacorvi
Sep 27, 20243 min read


What Actually Is Perimenopause?
Perimenopause is a phase of life that women experience, but it's often surrounded by confusion or misunderstood as just a transition to...

Jo Leccacorvi
Sep 20, 20245 min read


8 Diet Culture Beliefs That Belong in the Bin: A Guide for Perimenopausal Women
Navigating nutrition during perimenopause can be overwhelming, especially with diet culture whispering in your ear about what you...

Jo Leccacorvi
Sep 13, 20245 min read


Dinner inspiration
So I think we’re all in agreement that summer 2024 has been a bit of a shit show and turning it off and back on again hasn’t worked. I...

Jo Leccacorvi
Jul 21, 20243 min read


Navigating irritability during perimenopause: finding your calm in the storm
Perimenopause marks the transitional period leading up to menopause, typically beginning in a woman's 40s, though it can start earlier or...

Jo Leccacorvi
Jul 12, 20245 min read

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