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If you’re in your late 30s or 40s and feel like your body is changing in ways you don’t recognise, you’re not alone. Many women notice weight creeping up—especially around the midsection—despite eating the same way and exercising just as much. It’s frustrating, but it’s not your fault.Perimenopause, the transition leading up to menopause, brings hormonal shifts that affect metabolism, appetite, and body composition. The good news? Nutrition can play a powerful role in managing these changes.

At Function Fitness, every journey begins with a single step. For Ravi, that step was taken just over 12 weeks ago, unsure of whether he would enjoy the experience. Fast forward three months, and he has not only embraced the challenge but also seen incredible results in his strength, fitness, and confidence.

Every January, the cycle begins: big goals, ambitious resolutions, and the hope that this will finally be the year you stick to your plans. Fast forward a few weeks, and for many of us, life gets busy, motivation wanes, and those good intentions fall by the wayside.

Eating healthy often feels like an uphill battle, especially when life is busy, and motivation is low. But if you dig a little deeper, many of the barriers we face are built on excuses that, with a shift in mindset and strategy, can be overcome. Let’s tackle the most common excuses about eating healthy and explore practical solutions to help you stay on track.

When Caroline first walked through the doors of Function Fitness in August 2024, she was filled with anxiety. She recalls,“I felt very anxious and wasn’t sure if I’d stay. The first lesson was a very nervous one, so I hid at the back of the room,” But what started as a tentative step into something new quickly blossomed into a transformative journey of strength, resilience, and confidence.

For many women in their 30s-40s, and beyond, changes in hormones during peri/menopause can make maintaining energy and managing weight feel like an uphill battle. Traditional calorie counting can add more stress to an already demanding stage of life, and it’s often unsustainable in the long run. The good news? You don’t need to count calories to nourish your body well and support your health. Creating a balanced plate can be simple and effective, and it doesn’t involve a single calculator.