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Part 1- Menopause Reset: How to Lose Half a Stone in 5 Weeks

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August 25, 2025 14 mins

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The Mindset Shift That Helped Me Lose Half a Stone in 5 Weeks

Have you ever felt like no matter what you do, the weight just won’t budge — and it starts to affect the things you love? That was me not too long ago.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the real beginning of my journey to losing half a stone in 5 weeks — and it’s not what you might think. It wasn’t about food or exercise at first. It was about mindset.

👉 In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • The turning point moment when I knew something had to change

  • How peri-menopause weight gain started to impact my running and my confidence

  • Why motivation wasn’t enough — and what I did instead

  • The simple mindset shift that set me up for lasting results

This is part one of a 2-episode mini-series. Next time, I’ll take you behind the scenes of the practical steps I used — tracking my food, getting serious about sleep, and my simple Rest, Fuel, Move approach.

✨ If today’s episode resonates with you, and you’re ready to start your own 5-week transformation, check out my 5-Week Coaching Program. It’s designed to help you shift your mindset, build simple habits, and finally feel like yourself again. [Insert Link]

 

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