My Story - finding peace with my body and becoming my strongest self in perimenopause.

In this very first episode I'm sharing my raw and personal story of my lifelong relationship with food, exercise, and my body. From the pressures of the supermodel era to the frustrating cycle of gaining and losing the same five kilos, I'll take you on my journey to finally finding peace.Listen in to hear about the turning point that happened when I hit perimenopause at 48 and my body suddenly changed. My usual strategies stopped working and all those old feelings of body shame that I thought I'd overcome resurfaced.I'll share how the frustration from that experience led me back to university to find the evidence-based answers that helped me get leaner and stronger than I've ever been. This episode is for you if you feel like you're at war with your body and are ready to find a new, more sustainable way forward.[00:28] Despite my long history of body shame, I'm now 52 and the strongest and leanest I’ve ever been.[01:07] Growing up in the supermodel era and the damaging belief I held that being thin was the key to happiness and success.[02:00] The beginning of my long cycle of starving, binging, and the overwhelming feelings of shame and failure I experienced.[06:20] How discovering yoga in my thirties was the very first step toward healing my relationship with my own body.[08:30] The challenges I faced trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working a high-stress corporate job.[09:38] How becoming a mother at 42 completely changed my perspective on self-love and why I was determined not to pass on my own body shame.[11:36] The moment everything changed: when perimenopause hit me at 48 and my usual routine of running and healthy eating just stopped working.[12:37] The confusion and frustration of going down the research rabbit hole, only to find confusing and contradictory advice.[13:05] My decision to go back to university to study the science for myself, majoring in psychology with a minor in strength & conditioning.[13:47] How I finally figured out how to lose the weight by creating a sustainable lifestyle that I truly love.[14:29] My key message for you: True freedom comes when you heal your relationship with your body first, so that losing weight becomes a choice, not a condition for your self-worth.Connect with Sarah on ⁠Instagram⁠Get Sarah's ⁠FREE guide⁠ - how to lose 5+ kilos in perimenopause - AND keep it off - without feeling hungry, exhausted or like it's a full-time jobExplore Sarah's ⁠Lean, Strong and Thriving ⁠ProgramBook a ⁠lifestyle roadmap call⁠ if you're ready to get Sarah's support to lose 5+ kilos and keep it off