Eat, Drink & Be Fabulous!

HOW TO EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY — WITHOUT FALLING FACE-FIRST INTO A TIN OF ROSES!

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Ahhh Christmas…

The season of sparkly lights, stretchy waistbands, and “I’ll start again in January” declarations echoing across the land.

But guess what? You can enjoy all the festive food and fizz without undoing all your hard work — and without feeling like you’re one mince pie away from needing a nap and a cold compress.

Especially for those of us navigating perimenopause and menopause, where hormones like to throw more curveballs than a Christmas cracker joke.

🎁 Here’s the good news:

It’s not what you eat between Christmas and New Year that makes a difference — it’s what you do between New Year and Christmas.

So go ahead and enjoy the celebrations! The trick is; BALANCE, not deprivation (because no one ever made memories over a sad plate of lettuce while everyone else is tucking into pigs in blankets).

🔥 Why you CAN indulge (a little) and not pile on the pounds:

1. Your metabolism isn’t broken – it’s just a bit moodier during menopause. Regular movement, strength training and protein help keep it ticking over nicely.

2. It’s about consistency, not perfection – one meal won’t ruin your progress, just like one salad won’t make you a saint.

3. Stress and guilt raise cortisol, which encourages belly fat storage. So relax! Guilt-free enjoyment actually helps your hormones stay balanced.

4. A little movement goes a long way – walk after meals, dance in the kitchen, chase the dog round the tree if you must. Every bit counts.

🌟 Top Tips for a Healthier (but still delicious) Christmas

🍗 Prioritise protein – turkey, salmon, nuts, Greek yoghurt. Keeps you fuller, balances blood sugar and helps maintain muscle (especially important through menopause).

🥂 Alternate your drinks – one glass of bubbles, one glass of water. Keeps you hydrated, reduces hangovers, and saves you from singing “Fairytale of New York” into the cheese board.

🥦 Pile on the colour – festive veggies aren’t just plate fillers. They’re full of antioxidants that help with bloating, hot flushes, and energy crashes.

🚶‍♀️ Move for joy, not punishment – walks, dancing, gentle stretching. Don’t “burn off” food, just keep your body happy.

💤 Prioritise sleep – too much fizz + too little rest = hormone chaos. Even Santa can’t deliver good energy levels on 4 hours of sleep.

💬 Final Thought:

Christmas is about connection, laughter, and the occasional questionable karaoke performance — not calorie counting.

So eat the pudding, sip the prosecco, and move your body in ways that make you feel good, not guilty.

Because the best gift you can give yourself this year?

A balanced body, a happy mind, and the ability to button up your jeans in January without tears (bonus points if you do it while holding a leftover Quality Street). 😉

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Love and light ladies!

Emma xx