Hey I'm Sarah
I'm a strength, nutrition and mindset coach obsessed with helping you get your body (and life) back.
FREE 7-day meal plan āNot that long ago, I was exactly where you are now - doing 'all the things' to lose the stubborn perimenopause weight and seeing ZERO results!
I'd always been active, healthy and for the most part maintained a size 8-10 body.
Sure, I yo yo'd up and down a bit, but I always knew what to do anytime I wanted to slim down.
Running, Yoga and lots of whole foods were my reliable go-to strategies until...
At 48 my body suddenly changed.Ā
I noticed more fat on my arms and belly - places that'd never been an issue before.Ā
At first I was perplexed - I mean - I was far from perfect but nothing much about my lifestyle had changed.Ā
I couldn't figure it out.Ā
I upped my running distances and cut back on treats - but that just flattened my energy!
Everything felt squishy and unfamiliar.Ā
I gained a whole dress size.
I no longer felt good in my clothes.
I didn't want to go shopping because I didn't like anything that actually flattered my frumpy shape!Ā
So I dressed to hide.Ā
My friends tried to convince me that this is just what happens in midlife, it's a normal part of perimenopause and there's not much you can do about it.Ā
As an ex-nurse, I knew there had to be a physiological reason my body composition had shifted so dramatically.Ā
I also understood that belly fat's a sign of insulin resistance - a precursor to chronic lifestyle illnesses like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and dementia.Ā
Given I had my daughter Gracie at 42,Ā I became determined to figure it out!
I went down a research rabbit hole
At first I devoured the books and podcasts looking for answers.Ā
And while I got some clues, I found the 'expert' protocols were over-complicated and not that practical - I mean, I still wanted to enjoy a social life!!Ā
As a self-confessed geek with a deep love of learning, I did the only thing that made sense -Ā I went back to University.
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I studied psychology, strength & conditioning and sports nutritionĀ
After a year of DIY'ing it and making little to no progress, I went in search of the truth.
I wanted to know if it was possible to lose stubborn peri/menopause weight simply and sustainably - without extreme diets, without spending hours in the gym, without giving up my social life!
The answer was a resounding YES!
I figured it out.
I lost the weight and I've kept it off for 4 years now.Ā
Today, at 53, I'm back to being the size and shape I feel best.
I love to wear feminine clothes that hug my curves.
I'm fit, toned and energised.Ā
I'm almost never hungry, I still enjoy my favourite foods and I regularly eat out with my foodie boyfriend.Ā
Sure, perimenopause still kicks my butt every now and again with sleep disruption, achy joints and longer recovery times - but for the most part, I'm thriving.Ā
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I'd love to help you feel at home in your body again tooĀ
I understand the confidence eroding impact of living in a body that doesn't feel like you anymore.Ā
And having no idea how or if you can ever get your body back.Ā
I can help you understand what works for your body now and map an achievable plan to lose the weight - and keep it off long-term.Ā Ā
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Chontelle
I always thought that I knew what to do, and just needed more willpower. But since working with Sarah, Iāve had a major shift.
Iām tackling lifelong habits like never before. Every day feels like a new day stepping into my new life. I feel happier, I feel more ME - someone I felt I had lost.
I never expected any of this as Iāve done numerous programs before - but never had a coach like this.
Plus, your soft kind encouragement & belief that I can do this, makes it fun. Iām loving this and canāt thank you enough. The scales are going in the right direction and I feel unstoppable! ššš
Credentials
Certified Health and Wellbeing CoachĀ
Wellcoaches, Centre of coaching excellence
Bachelor of science, major - psychology, minor - strength & conditioning
(NB: in process - I have 4 papers to complete my degree)
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Jenny
Working with Sarah felt like a guided journey where I was always supported. It provided the accountability I needed but also the light bulb moments as to why I was not reaching my goals. She is empathetic while also challenging when needed. She has a wealth of knowledge that helped me make better decisions, improve my sleep and digestion and know what exercises work for me to achieve results.Ā
Listen to
The Vital Shift Podcast
The podcast for perimenopausal women who want to lose stubborn weight without feeling hungry, exhausted or like it's their full-time job.Ā
I'm your host, Sarah Wood, a strength, nutrition and mindset coach obsessed with helping you get your body - and life - back so you can stop dressing to hide and start feeling confident in clothes you love ā¤ļø
