HillStart Nutrition Health & Wellness

06/11/2025

Thank you Citylife In Lichfield ✨

I was delighted to spot my latest article “Feed Your Brain” featured on page 31 of the November issue of City Life Lichfield.

Each month I love sharing practical, science-based nutrition advice that helps you feel your best - whether that’s supporting your gut, balancing hormones, or boosting energy and focus. This month’s piece dives into how food can truly fuel your mind, not just your body 🧠🥑

If you haven’t picked up your copy yet, you’ll find City Life in cafés, restaurants, and shops all around Lichfield - it’s always full of great local stories and inspiration.

A big thank you to the City Life team for continuing to champion local voices and wellbeing content ❤️

03/11/2025

Ever noticed how your gut and mind move in sync?

That’s not a coincidence.

Your gut and brain are in constant conversation through the gut–brain axis — and your microbiome leads that chat.

A balanced gut helps your body make:
✨ Serotonin (your feel-good chemical)
✨ GABA (your natural calmer)
✨ And helps keep cortisol + inflammation in check.

When your gut is happy, your mind feels calmer, clearer, more resilient.

Of course, gut health isn’t the only piece of the puzzle - mindfulness, movement, therapy and sleep all play a part - but it’s one of the most powerful ways to support your mental wellbeing from the inside out 💜

Ready to give your gut the care it deserves?

👉 Learn more about the 28-Day Programme and how it can help with gut healing. Link in bio.

02/11/2025

Sometimes the best gift you can give - or receive - is time together.
An afternoon of calm conversation, reflection, and shared wisdom.

The Seasons of Womanhood is a beautiful opportunity to pause, breathe, and reconnect — both with yourself and the women around you.
We’ll explore the natural rhythms that shape our lives, how our hormones influence our energy and mood, and simple ways to support our wellbeing through every stage.

Bring someone special — a friend, your mum, daughter or sister — and make it a moment to remember.

🌿 Sunday 7th December, 12–2pm
📍 The Upstairs Room, Deanslade, Lichfield
☕️ Herbal teas provided
💫 £30 per person | £50 for two

Spaces are limited to keep it intimate — I’d love to see you there

Seasons of Womanhood: Understanding Your Hormones at Every Stage of Life Eat, move and live in rhythm with your body, at every age and stage.

30/10/2025

I can’t tell you how much life has shifted since my 30s. Back then it was all about working hard and playing even harder. 💃✨

Then perimenopause hit, and my body made it clear - enough was enough.
These days I prioritise good food, yoga, and early nights to truly nourish my body.

And while I’ll never say no to a good dance, most evenings you’ll find me tucked up under the duvet with a herbal tea, grateful for the calm.

29/10/2025

A good night’s sleep starts the moment you wake up!

I know that sounds strange, but it’s true — your morning routine sets the tone for your whole day (and night).

My top tip?
Don’t snooze your alarm.

It feels harmless, but hitting snooze sends mixed signals to your body. Your cortisol spikes, your energy crashes, and you start the day on the back foot - rushing, skipping breakfast, and setting off a chain reaction that can throw your whole rhythm off.

When we talk about better sleep, it’s not just about what happens at night, it’s how you start your morning, manage your stress, and fuel your body through the day.

I share practical tips like this every week in my free Fab Female Community, where women support each other to feel amazing through midlife and beyond. Come and join us if you haven’t already: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fabfemalenutrition

And if you’d like to dive deeper, this week’s podcast is all about sleep - how to reset your rest, boost your energy, and feel more like you again.
Available on all podcast platforms.

Thanks to podcast sponsors for their sleep complex - my go to supplement to support a restful night.

28/10/2025

When Sandra joined the Fab Female she wanted to eat better - but she didn’t want boring, restrictive plans.

Now she’s cooking meals she never would’ve tried before, feeling more confident about nutrition, and actually enjoying her food again 💛

Inside the membership, you’ll learn how to nourish your body, boost your energy, and make healthy eating feel effortless - with my support every step of the way.

✨ Join today and let me help you too (link in bio)

24/10/2025

Healthy eating isn’t extreme - it’s common sense.

But somewhere along the way, we got told that real food was weird and highly processed food was normal.

Give me a 💜 if you agree.

23/10/2025

I may be a midlife health expert, but I also believe in living life fully.
Good food, laughter, late nights, and dog walks are all part of the magic ✨

Healthy living doesn’t mean cutting out what you love - it means learning how to enjoy it without guilt.

Tell me - what’s one ‘unhealthy’ thing you’ll never apologise for?

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22/10/2025

Think you’re not exposed to chemicals? Think again…

You might not wear perfume or use much makeup — but chemicals sneak into our lives in so many other ways.
How our food is wrapped, the pans we cook with, the sprays we clean with, even the detergent we wash our clothes in — it all adds up.

It can feel overwhelming at first (I remember thinking “where do I even start?”), but I’ve made small, gradual swaps over the past few years and it’s made a huge difference.

You don’t have to overhaul your life overnight — it’s about little, sustainable changes that reduce your body’s toxic load and help your hormones find balance again.

I share practical tips, simple swaps, and real support like this every week inside my free Fab Female Community - come and join us if you haven’t already! (link in bio) https://www.facebook.com/groups/fabfemalenutrition

And if you’d like to hear more, listen to this week’s podcast: Toxin overload? How to reduce hidden hormone disruptors in menopause. Available wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Thanks to our podcast sponsors Revive Active for creating clean, toxin free supplements that support women at every stage of life.

21/10/2025

What do you actually get inside the Fab Female Membership?
✔️ 200+ Wendy-approved recipes
✔️ Done for you meal plans
✔️ Group challenges
✔️ Regular members-only clinics
✔️ Discounted access to my Transformation Programme
✔️ Exclusive wellness resources – breathwork, movement, mindset tools

And it’s all just £69 a year 😍

No gimmicks. No fads. Just real food, expert guidance, and ongoing support.
If you’ve been thinking about joining… now’s the time

www.fabfemale.co.uk 💫

20/10/2025

Magnesium really is a magical mineral - but it’s not just about knowing the facts, it’s about putting them into practice.

That’s where the Fab Female Membership comes in 💛

Inside, I’ll show you how to make simple changes that transform your energy, sleep, hormones, and digestion.

Join today and take the guesswork out of your health journey. Link in bio.