Your Vitality Nutrition

09/09/2026

Consider this your permission slip to not do everything perfectly. Yes, sitting down to eat with no distractions is better for us than rushing. But when we major in the minors we can often miss out on the foundational nutrients and energy that we need.

I always tell my patients that fed is better than not fed. Hormones, energy, mental health - you name it, our body needs fuel. If your meals are not super supportive yet then we can work on that. This is especially important for anyone who is depleted or experiencing extra demands on their bodies like with ADHD or in perimenopause.

But the perfectionism that we associate with food can often be a barrier to basic nourishment.

What are your quick and dirty food solutions when you’ve run out of time?

If you want help figuring out how to make your food supportive and work for your life, click the link in bio for a free chat.

08/09/2026

A bit of fun with the neurospicy thing, but there’s a serious side too.

Where are you today?

1 to 2 chillies: the basics are mostly working.
3 chillies: life, hormones, stress, a new med changing things. Maybe you’re losing the routine you were working so hard to implement.
4 to 5 chillies: ADHD is calling the shots again.

Here’s what I want you to know. This is not a scorecard.

Some of you are doing everything right. Sleep, movement, food, supplements, meds. And you still feel foggy, flat and wired all at once. I know how frustrating that is. It is not a lack of effort. It usually means something else needs looking at.

And if you’re nowhere near having it together right now, that’s ok too.

You are not broken. You just need a bit more support than the basics.

That’s what I look for in clinic. Sleep, stress, nutrient gaps, hormones, gut, something worth testing. There’s almost always a lever we can pull.

Drop your number below. No judgement, ever.

Susie x

04/09/2026

She didn’t come to me because her hair wasn’t growing. She just wanted to recover from an illness, regain her vitality and support her mental health.

But she got so much more. I love when my patients get these physical signs that their bodies are back on track to health.

If you’d like to understand how I can help you to regain your vitality (and hair growth if that’s what you want) book in for a free chat at the link in bio.

25/08/2026

Stressed, wired, and still can’t shift the weight? When you feel like you’re doing everything right, stress is often the missing piece. And the stress of struggling to do everything perfectly just adds to it 😣

When cortisol, your main stress hormone, is released, it tells your liver to release stored glucose for quick energy, and makes it harder for muscle and fat cells to take that glucose back up. Short bursts of this are completely normal and necessary. Imagine being chased by a tiger and you need a quick shot of energy to get away. The problem is when stress becomes constant, which means blood sugar stays elevated too. And in today’s environment we seem to have stresses coming at us from all angles. But our body doesn’t recognise the difference between a tiger and a stressful deadline. Poor sleep adds to the load, even a few short nights can affect how well your body handles glucose the next day.

This is really the thread that runs through this whole series. Perimenopause, ADHD and GLP-1 support all involve some mix of stress, sleep and blood sugar swings. Improve one, and the others tend to follow.

A few consistent habits can make a real difference here too. Swipe through for where to start.

That wraps up our five part series on insulin resistance. If you missed the earlier posts, from the basics through to perimenopause, ADHD and GLP-1, they’re all on the grid to catch up on.

Follow along for more, and book a free chat if you’d like personalised support.

22/08/2026

On a GLP-1 medication and not thinking about insulin resistance? Maybe you’ve never even heard of it. It’s essentially how well your body manages blood sugar and is a major determinant of weight management and long term health.

These medications work on insulin resistance from several directions at once. In the liver, they lower how much glucose gets released into your bloodstream. In your muscles, they help cells take up glucose more efficiently. And in fat tissue, they calm the inflammation that interferes with insulin’s job elsewhere in the body.

But there’s a catch. Appetite suppression often means protein intake drops too, and research shows most people on GLP-1 medications don’t reach their protein targets. That puts muscle at risk during weight loss, and muscle is one of the biggest users of blood sugar in the body.

The good news is that a few simple habits protect what the medication can’t do on its own. Swipe through for where to start.

This is part four of our five part series on insulin resistance. Next up: stress and insulin resistance.

If you’re on a GLP-1 medication and want support to protect your muscle and metabolism, a free chat is a great place to start. Link in bio.

02/08/2026

Research shows ADHD, obesity and blood sugar imbalances share overlapping biology, especially around dopamine and reward. Sugar gives the brain a quick dopamine hit, and when energy and focus dip, the ADHD brain often reaches for fast fuel to compensate. The dip that follows can trigger another craving soon after, and the more unstable blood sugar gets, the more dysregulated everything else can feel, emotions, impulsivity and beyond.

The good news is a few consistent habits can help steady both. Swipe through for where to start.

Follow along for the rest of this series, and book a free chat if you’d like personalised support.

28/07/2026

Ever wonder why your body feels like it's working against you in your 40s and 50s?

If you're in perimenopause and finding weight, energy and sleep harder to manage than they used to be, insulin resistance might be playing a bigger role than you realise.

Here's what's happening. As oestrogen starts to fluctuate and decline, fat storage tends to shift toward the belly. This is linked to reduced insulin sensitivity, and research actually shows the risk of metabolic syndrome is highest during perimenopause, regardless of age. So if this stage of life feels harder than it should, it's not in your head, and it's definitely not a willpower issue.

The tricky part is that insulin resistance and perimenopause symptoms can feed into each other. Poor sleep, low energy and stubborn weight can all get harder to shift when blood sugar is out of balance too.

The good news is that a few consistent habits can make a real difference, and you don't need to overhaul everything at once. Swipe through the post for where to start.

This is part two of a series I'm running on insulin resistance. Part one covered the basics, and part three is coming soon on the ADHD connection.

If perimenopause has you feeling like your body isn't cooperating anymore, I'd love to help. A free chat is a good place to start, you'll find the link in my bio.

26/07/2026

Are you tired all the time? Are you craving sugar an hour after you've eaten or to get you through the afternoon? It might not be "just stress", "just life" or "getting older".

Insulin resistance is far more common than most people realise, and it's often the quiet starting point behind fatigue, weight gain, sugar cravings and hormone chaos, years before it ever shows up on a blood glucose test.

The good news is that small, steady changes to what's on your plate can make a real difference. Swipe through for a few places to start.

This is the first in a three part series. Next up: insulin resistance and perimenopause.

If you're wondering whether this might be part of your story, a free chat is a great place to start. Link in bio.

22/07/2026

I’m a clinical nutritionist and I started tracking my fibre. I wanted to be sure I was hitting the goals I set for my patients. Spoiler alert, some days I wasn’t having enough.

Fibre isn’t just about good poo (though yes, it helps with that too). It also feeds your gut bacteria, helps clear excess cholesterol and hormones from your body, and keeps you fuller for longer.

Women need at least 25g a day. Ideally more.

On one day, I had 9 different plant foods and still only landed on 22g.

On another day, being intentional about higher fibre choices, I got to 39g.

In clinic, I see so many women who are way under the daily target. It can show up as gut issues, constant hunger, high cholesterol, resistant weight, hormone chaos, energy crashes and mood swings.

Even if you eat a lot of plant foods like me, it’s worth checking whether you’re actually getting enough.

Comment YES if you’re focused on your fibre intake, and follow along for everyday guidance that can really help.

One important note, build your fibre up slowly. Going in too hard too fast can cause gut discomfort.

15/07/2026

DM me to find out your unique foods, based on your biochemistry.

Happy gut, happy you! 🌿

Your gut does a lot behind the scenes, so giving it a little support can make a big difference.

At Metabolic Balance, we use personalised nutrition and real food to help you build healthy habits that work for your body.

No fad diets. No guesswork. Just a plan tailored to you.

If you're looking to support your gut health and overall wellbeing, we're here to help.

Find your nearest Metabolic Balance practitioner today.