Carrie Reedy Functional Nutrition

Carrie Reedy Functional Nutrition Supporting women with sustainable weight loss and improved health through personalised nutrition, gut health and genetics. Including lipoedema-focused support.

Learn more at www.carriereedy.com

I want to offer you a reframe for this weekend.In a culture that celebrates hustle and pushing through, winter can feel ...
06/06/2026

I want to offer you a reframe for this weekend.

In a culture that celebrates hustle and pushing through, winter can feel like falling behind. The workouts missed. The early mornings that did not happen. The meals that were more comfort than clean.

But here is what I know from years of working with women on their health: rest is not the opposite of progress. Rest is the foundation that makes progress possible.

Your body needs different things in winter.
More sleep.
Nourishing, warming food.
Gentler movement.
Time to process and repair.

When you honour those needs rather than fight them, you build a relationship with your body that is sustainable — through winter and beyond.

This week, give yourself permission to do what your body is asking for. Rest. Nourish. Be consistent in small ways. That is enough.

Here is something most women do not realise: some of your most important metabolic work happens while you sleep.- Overni...
04/06/2026

Here is something most women do not realise: some of your most important metabolic work happens while you sleep.

- Overnight, your body regulates ghrelin (the hormone that tells you to eat) and leptin (the hormone that tells you you are full).
- Growth hormone is released to repair tissue and support fat metabolism.
- Your liver clears out the metabolic byproducts of the day.

When sleep is shortened or disrupted, this whole process is compromised. Research shows that even one or two nights of poor sleep can increase appetite hormones by 15 to 20%, driving cravings for sugar and carbohydrates the following day.

This is not a character flaw. It is physiology.

Winter offers an opportunity here. Longer nights and a natural pull toward earlier sleep mean your body may be ready to support better sleep quality, if you work with that instinct rather than fighting it.

Practical tips to try this week:
• Set a consistent bedtime and wake time, even on weekends
• Avoid screens for 60 minutes before bed
• Keep your bedroom cool and dark
• Consider magnesium glycinate before bed. It may support deeper sleep

You'll find more habits like this in my free Winter Wellness Cheat Sheet - https://carriereedy.com/winter-wellness

03/06/2026

What if your metabolism does not need an overhaul this winter? What if it needs sleep, gentle movement, and less cortisol?

Three habits that actually move the needle — and none of them involve the gym. Save this for when you need a reminder.

Grab my free Winter Wellness Cheat Sheet at carriereedy.com/winter-wellness

You are the woman who has been doing her best.You have been trying to eat well, even when the cold makes you reach for c...
01/06/2026

You are the woman who has been doing her best.

You have been trying to eat well, even when the cold makes you reach for comfort food.

You have been attempting to exercise, even when dragging yourself out of a warm bed feels impossible.

You have been telling yourself to be consistent, even as winter makes everything feel heavier.

And yet — the weight is not shifting. The energy is flat. And somewhere in the back of your mind, that familiar voice has started up again. Maybe I just need more willpower.

I want you to hear this clearly: it is not willpower.

Your metabolism genuinely changes in winter.
Your sleep hormones, your hunger hormones, your cortisol patterns — all of them shift when the days get shorter and colder.

The women who struggle most in winter are not the ones who lack discipline. They are the ones trying to fight their biology rather than work with it.

This month I am sharing everything I know about how to support your metabolism through the colder months — through sleep, movement, nourishing food, stress management, and breathwork.

It is all in my free Winter Wellness Cheat Sheet.
Download here: https://carriereedy.com/winter-wellness

Over the past four weeks I've covered: why women's metabolism is different, cortisol and belly weight, the thyroid conn...
29/05/2026

Over the past four weeks I've covered: why women's metabolism is different, cortisol and belly weight, the thyroid connection most GPs miss, what perimenopause does to your metabolism, and winter hormone shifts.

If you missed any of it — or want to share something practical with a woman who needs it — the guide covers it all in one easy read.

Download free: https://carriereedy.com/holding-weight

We're heading deeper into autumn and into the quieter, cooler months.If this month's content has stirred a recognition —...
26/05/2026

We're heading deeper into autumn and into the quieter, cooler months.

If this month's content has stirred a recognition — a feeling of 'finally someone gets it' — sit with that. It's your body telling you that your questions deserve real answers.

Your hormones are not your enemy. Your metabolism is not broken. Your body is doing exactly what it's been set up to do — in response to everything it's experienced.

The shift begins when you have the right information, the right support, and a plan built for you.

Thank you for being part of this community this month. 💜

If you ticked even two of these — I would love to chat with you.I offer a complimentary phone chat - no cost, no obliga...
25/05/2026

If you ticked even two of these — I would love to chat with you.

I offer a complimentary phone chat - no cost, no obligation.
Just a real conversation about what's going on for you, what you've already tried, and whether a functional nutrition approach might help.

I work with women throughout Australia via Zoom and only take on a small number of new clients at a time so I can give everyone my full attention.

Book your free phone chat via this link: https://carrie-reedy-functional-nutrition.simplecliniconline.com/diary?service=1431

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You don't need to figure out your hormones, your gut, your metabolism, your sleep, and your nutrition all at once.You ju...
20/05/2026

You don't need to figure out your hormones, your gut, your metabolism, your sleep, and your nutrition all at once.

You just need the right guide and the right place to start.

Everything else follows from there. 💜

If you've been putting off getting support, this is your nudge.

Why does a low-carbohydrate approach work so well for women with hormonal weight challenges? Lowing carb intake causes: ...
18/05/2026

Why does a low-carbohydrate approach work so well for women with hormonal weight challenges?

Lowing carb intake causes:
• Insulin levels to drop — your body gets the signal to access fat stores for fuel
• Inflammation decreases — reducing hormonal imbalance
• Blood sugar stabilises — no more 3pm energy crashes
• Cortisol response improves — stable blood sugar reduces cortisol triggers
• Muscle is preserved — higher protein supports resting metabolism

This is the foundation of the UltraLite programme I work with — and why my clients see results that years of calorie counting never delivered.

Curious whether this might work for you? Book a free phone chat: https://carrie-reedy-functional-nutrition.simplecliniconline.com/diary?service=37394

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