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Sugar cravings in perimenopause - why they happen and how to actually manage them
As anyone who's ever had an uncontrollable urge to deep-throat an entire family-sized chocolate bar in one go knows, sugar cravings are incredibly common. Especially in midlife and particularly during perimenopause. And they are often misunderstood. It’s easy to assume cravings are about a general lack of willpower or being 'addicted to sugar (whatever that means), but in reality, they are usually a reflection of what is going on in the body and your environment. So let's div

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2 days ago5 min read


Does meal timing matter for fat loss in perimenopause?
No, you don't need to eat every 3 hours. Here's what actually matters for fat loss and muscle in midlife, minus the Instagram nonsense.

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Apr 164 min read


How to exercise when you’re tired in perimenopause (and still get results)
If you’re a midlife slag trying your damnedest to stay consistent with exercise, you’ve definitely had this moment. You planned a workout. But you’re absolutely shattered and just... can't. You know strength training is important but you just... don't have it in you. Standard. Because between life admin, work, dickhead kids and the hormonal rollercoaster of perimenopause and menopause, bone-deep fatigue is incredibly common. It can make even the most motivated women feel like

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Mar 265 min read


The Walking Challenge that's built for midlife and perimenopausal women
Welcome slags, to 28 days of becoming a total steps wanker. The FitBtch 28-Day Walking Challenge drops on Monday 16th March, although you can get involved any time over the coming weeks. You'll need to join our membership to take part, but you can start with a FREE 7 day trial and see what you think before committing. Let's talk through the challenge then. Got shoes? You're sorted then. Walking wankers and proud - why walking is the most underrated exercise for midlife wo

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Mar 93 min read


Hydration hacks for hormone balance in perimenopause
Stay hydrated, boost energy, and recover better with these practical hydration tips for midlife women.

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Feb 265 min read


Perimenopause nutrition made easy: cake for breakfast?!
You're a dirty, gluttonous btch. How do we know you are? Because we are too. So the important question is: do you want to inhale cake for breakfast every single day? Of course you bloody do. Here's a recipe for Baked Oats that bean-flickingly good. It's giving cake meets bread-and-butter pudding. But it's actually good for you, with a nice whack of protein and fibre. FitBtch's Famous Baked Oats Serves 3 (or one, depending on how much midlife BS you've already dealt with toda

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Feb 161 min read


NEAT: what the hell is it and why should midlife women care?
Why midlife women need to know about NEAT - non-exercise activity thermogenesis.

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Jan 295 min read


Nailing midlife nutrition: peanut butter & coconut cake bars
A recipe for peanut butter cake bars, a snack aimed at helping midlife women nail their protein intake, from the FitBtch nutrition hub

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Jan 222 min read


Why performance goals might keep you going when aesthetic ones can’t
In this post we talk about performance goals, and how they're better for motivation than aesthetic ones when it comes to midlife fitness.

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Jan 154 min read


The 'soft return': 5 easy wins after a festive break
How to make some achievable fitness and health changes in January, aka the most depressing month of the year.

FitBtch HQ
Jan 55 min read


Weird perimenopause symptoms, anyone?
A blog in which we talk about the other symptoms of menopause that aren't commonly known/discussed.

FitBtch HQ
Dec 11, 20253 min read


From festive slug to stronger slag in 5 minutes a day? Fitmas is here!
Get involved with our 12 Days of Fitmas Challenge, the ideal easy programme for tired, perimenopausal women with zero time!

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Dec 3, 20252 min read


How to get FREE FitBtch workouts every fortnight
Follow us on YouTube to get freebies every fortnight!

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Nov 29, 20251 min read


Help! My knees are f**ked! (And other midlife exercise tips)
This blog will focus on what to do if your knees feel like they've seen better days (especially in perimenopause). If your knees have started creaking, aching or generally giving you gyp, you're far from alone. One of the most common symptoms women report during perimenopause and menopause is dodgy-feeling joints. And no, you haven’t suddenly aged into decrepitude overnight. Much like many midlife symptoms, a lot of it comes down to oestrogen. Or more accurately, the lack the

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Nov 17, 20253 min read


How to rest like an absolute queen (& why it matters in midlife)
Why doing less (but effectively), not more (& knackering yourself out), is the key to building muscle and improving health as a woman over 35.

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Nov 9, 20253 min read


FitBtch x NHS: Menopause & movement
Kelly gave a presentation for the NHS Norfolk & Suffolk on menopause and movement for Menopause Awareness Month. Here's the Q&A afterwards.

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Oct 30, 20253 min read


The FitBtch perimenopause protein cheat sheet
Our patented protein cheat sheet.

FitBtch HQ
Oct 24, 20254 min read


Menopause myths – sarcopenia and osteoporosis
Are you ready for us to drop some serious facts about why everywhere we women turn, we're being yelled at to pick up some weights...? If not, stop reading now and see ya next time! If you're staying, read on... There is a lot of fearmongering going on right now, and we quite honestly detest that sh*t, BUT if we are to understand WHY midlife women everywhere are being commanded to go 'lift heavy' then it's useful to look into the science. Let us lay it out for you. There are t

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Oct 17, 20253 min read


Pelvic floor vs perimenopause – the facts.
Some myth-busting about pelvic floor issues in midlife, menopause and perimenopause.

FitBtch HQ
Oct 10, 20252 min read


Menopause and belly fat: WTF is going on and how can we sort it?
Some tips for women on how to avoid, or address, belly fat and weight gain in midlife and perimenopause.

FitBtch HQ
Oct 2, 20253 min read
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