Holiday Mode, Hormones & Feeling Off Track – Here’s How to Rebalance

Holidays are meant to be relaxing, a break from routine, a chance to unwind, to stop thinking about what’s for dinner. But for many perimenopausal women, holidays also come with disrupted sleep, unusual eating patterns, missed supplements, and a quiet voice in the back of your mind saying, “You’ve gone off track again.”

If you’re feeling a little ‘off’ post-holiday — physically, mentally, or emotionally — you’re not alone. The good news? You don’t need to overhaul everything to feel better. You just need a few gentle nudges to help you feel more like yourself again.

Why Holidays Can Disrupt Your Flow

When your daily rhythm disappears, so do the habits that help you feel grounded. Add in rich foods, less movement, and maybe some extra glasses of wine, and your body can feel bloated, tired, or moody. Layer that with the hormone fluctuations of perimenopause, and it’s no wonder the wheels feel like they’ve come off.

What You Don’t Need Right Now

❌ A detox

❌ A restrictive diet

❌ A punishing exercise routine

These only increase stress (and cortisol), which makes hormonal symptoms worse. The goal isn’t to ‘undo the damage’. There is no damage. Your body just needs a little love and consistency again.

5 Ways to Gently Rebalance After a Holiday

✅ Start with hydration

Flush out the fog by aiming for 1.5–2 litres of water per day. Add lemon or cucumber for a boost.

✅ Anchor your meals around protein

Eggs, fish, beans, or yoghurt at each meal will help stabilise your blood sugar and reduce cravings.

✅ Get outside

A 10-minute walk each day resets your body clock and supports energy, mood, and sleep.

✅ Go back to one simple routine

Whether that’s your morning lemon water or evening magnesium, start small.

✅ Speak kindly to yourself

You haven’t failed. You’ve lived. And now you’re returning to routines that feel good.

A Note on Guilt

You don’t need to ‘fix’ anything. Food is part of joy, connection, and experience, and holidays are meant to disrupt routine.

Instead of falling into the ‘start over Monday’ mindset, ask yourself: What one small thing can I do today to feel a little more like myself? That’s all you need to do. Just begin again, gently.

Need Some Support Getting Back Into Rhythm?

If you’re struggling to find your rhythm again or you feel stuck in the guilt–cravings–fatigue cycle, I can help.

Let’s have a compassionate conversation about how you can support your body post-holiday without falling back into diet culture. Book a free discovery call today. You deserve to feel better, without the shame.