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Second Spring Nutrition UK Virtual nutrition and weight management counselling for peri/post menopausal women
Clare Grace, RD, MSc, PhD

Craving something to eat when you’re not even that hungry? 🤔There isn’t always one simple reason we want to eat.Sometime...
14/10/2026

Craving something to eat when you’re not even that hungry? 🤔

There isn’t always one simple reason we want to eat.

Sometimes it’s physical hunger. Other times, it might be habit, boredom, stress, comfort or simply wanting to enjoy something delicious.

And that’s perfectly normal.

Food isn’t just fuel. It can bring pleasure, comfort and connection, too.

Rather than judging yourself or automatically trying to distract yourself from the craving, take a moment to notice what you’re feeling.

Are you hungry? Tired? Stressed? Looking for a little comfort?

You don’t need to label your cravings as good or bad. Understanding them can help you work out what you need, without guilt. 🌿

If you’d like personalised support to understand your eating patterns and navigate nutrition during menopause, email me:

📩 [email protected]
📞 07906 504464 (voicemail)

When work gets busy, lunch can easily become an afterthought. You might eat while answering emails, rush through your me...
12/10/2026

When work gets busy, lunch can easily become an afterthought. You might eat while answering emails, rush through your meal or keep putting it off until you finally get a moment to yourself.

By then, you may be feeling very hungry, tired or struggling to concentrate.

Where possible, try to give yourself a little space to eat. Step away from your screen, slow down and allow yourself time to enjoy your meal.

Of course, not every working day goes to plan. The aim isn't to create another rule to follow, but to find realistic ways to make eating part of your day rather than something you squeeze in around everything else. 🌿

For more practical, evidence-led guidance on nutrition during menopause, visit my website:

🌐 secondspringnutrition.co.uk
📩 [email protected]
📞 07906 504464 (voicemail)

What does a balanced plate actually look like? 🌿It doesn’t need to be complicated, and there isn’t one perfect combinati...
04/10/2026

What does a balanced plate actually look like? 🌿

It doesn’t need to be complicated, and there isn’t one perfect combination that works for everyone.

A balanced meal will often include:

🥚 Protein to support fullness and muscle
🥦 Vegetables or fruit for fibre and a range of nutrients
🥔 Carbohydrates for energy, ideally including higher-fibre options
🥑 Healthy fats to add flavour, satisfaction and nutrients

And one more thing that often gets forgotten:

Enough food for you.

A plate can contain all the “right” foods and still not be enough to keep you satisfied.

Your portions and choices will depend on your appetite, activity, preferences, health and what fits your everyday life.

Balanced eating isn't about getting every meal perfect. It's about creating a pattern of eating that nourishes you and works in real life. 🤍

For more practical, evidence-led guidance around menopause nutrition and weight management, take my free quiz:

👉 https://secondspringnutrition.co.uk/quiz-landing-page

📩 [email protected]
📞 07906 504464 (voicemail)

A change on the scales from one day to the next doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve gained body fat.Your weight can fluctuat...
02/10/2026

A change on the scales from one day to the next doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve gained body fat.

Your weight can fluctuate because of things like:

✨ Fluid retention
✨ Hormonal changes
✨ Saltier foods
✨ Food still being digested
✨ Changes in bowel movements

This can be especially noticeable around perimenopause and menopause, when hormonal changes can affect fluid balance too.

So if the scales are higher after a meal out, a different weekend or simply a few days of eating differently, try not to immediately assume you’ve undone your progress.

One number doesn’t tell the whole story.

Look at your patterns over time rather than letting one weigh-in dictate how you feel about your progress. 🤍

For more practical, evidence-led guidance around menopause, weight and nutrition, visit:

🌐 secondspringnutrition.co.uk
📩 [email protected]
📞 07906 504464 (voicemail)

Maybe the weekend involved more food than usual. Maybe you had a meal out, enjoyed a few drinks or simply ate differentl...
30/09/2026

Maybe the weekend involved more food than usual. Maybe you had a meal out, enjoyed a few drinks or simply ate differently to your normal routine.

That doesn’t mean you need to compensate on Monday.

The cycle of overeating → guilt → restriction → “starting again” can make food feel far more complicated than it needs to be.

One meal doesn’t undo your progress. And you don’t need to earn your way back to your usual routine by skipping meals or eating as little as possible.

Instead, simply return to your normal meals and routines.

No punishment. No compensation. Just carry on. 🤍

If you’d like to understand more about building a sustainable approach to nutrition during menopause, take my free menopause nutrition quiz:

👉 https://secondspringnutrition.co.uk/quiz-landing-page

📩 [email protected]
📞 07906 504464 (voicemail)

When I look at someone’s food intake as a dietitian, I’m not simply asking, “How many calories did you eat?”I’m looking ...
27/09/2026

When I look at someone’s food intake as a dietitian, I’m not simply asking, “How many calories did you eat?”

I’m looking at the bigger picture.

Are you eating regularly?
Where are protein and fibre showing up?
Are your meals keeping you satisfied?
When does hunger tend to appear?
How does your eating fit around work, family and everyday life?

I’m also looking for patterns that might be affecting your energy, hunger or symptoms.

Sometimes, the most useful information isn’t found by judging individual foods. It’s found by looking at what happens across the whole day.

That’s where personalised nutrition support can make a real difference.

For more information about how I work with women during menopause, visit:

🌐 secondspringnutrition.co.uk
📩 [email protected]
📞 07906 504464 (voicemail)

If you’re hungry in the afternoon, it doesn’t mean you’ve failed at eating well.Sometimes the answer is simply earlier i...
25/09/2026

If you’re hungry in the afternoon, it doesn’t mean you’ve failed at eating well.

Sometimes the answer is simply earlier in the day.

Maybe breakfast was small.
Maybe lunch was rushed.
Maybe there’s been a long gap between meals.
Or maybe you’ve been running on coffee and willpower.

Your body doesn’t know that you’re trying not to snack. If it needs more nourishment, hunger is a perfectly understandable response.

Rather than asking, “How can I stop myself from snacking?”, try asking:

“Are my meals giving me enough?”

A satisfying snack can absolutely be part of a healthy, balanced diet. 🌿

If you’re struggling to understand your hunger, eating patterns or what your body needs during menopause, email me for personalised support:

📩 [email protected]
📞 07906 504464 (voicemail)

If you’re feeling hungrier than you used to, it’s easy to assume you need to eat less or have better willpower.But appet...
23/09/2026

If you’re feeling hungrier than you used to, it’s easy to assume you need to eat less or have better willpower.

But appetite can be influenced by lots of things during midlife, including hormonal changes, disrupted sleep, stress, changes in activity and how satisfying your meals are.

Instead of immediately trying to suppress your hunger, get curious about what might be driving it.

Ask yourself:

✨ Am I eating enough at meals?
✨ Are my meals actually keeping me satisfied?
✨ Has my sleep, stress or routine changed recently?

Hunger is information. It’s worth understanding what your body is telling you rather than automatically trying to silence it.

If you’re unsure what might be contributing to changes in your appetite, take my free menopause nutrition quiz for personalised, science-backed guidance:

👉 https://secondspringnutrition.co.uk/quiz-landing-page

📩 [email protected]
📞 07906 504464 (voicemail)

After 28 years as a dietitian, there are three things I wish more women knew about weight and health:1. Your body isn’t ...
13/09/2026

After 28 years as a dietitian, there are three things I wish more women knew about weight and health:

1. Your body isn’t broken.
If the strategies that used to work no longer seem to work, that doesn’t mean you’ve lost your willpower. Midlife brings changes that can affect appetite, body composition, sleep, energy and more.

2. Weight isn’t the only measure of health.
Cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, energy, strength, sleep and your everyday habits all tell us something about your health. The number on the scales is only one piece of the picture.

3. The right approach is one you can sustain in real life.
The best plan isn’t the one that works perfectly for two weeks. It’s the one that fits around your work, family, social life, preferences and changing needs.

You don’t need to keep starting over.

You need an approach that makes sense for your body, your health and your life. 🤍

If you’d like personalised, evidence-led support with menopause nutrition and weight management, take my free quiz:

👉 https://secondspringnutrition.co.uk/quiz-landing-page

📩 [email protected]
📞 07906 504464 (voicemail)

Your future health starts with today’s habits. 🌿Midlife can be a time when health starts to feel more important. Not jus...
09/09/2026

Your future health starts with today’s habits. 🌿

Midlife can be a time when health starts to feel more important. Not just how you look, but how you feel, move and function now and in the years ahead.

The good news is that you don’t need to overhaul your life to make a difference.

Small things add up:

✨ Eating a balanced diet
✨ Staying active and building strength
✨ Looking after your sleep
✨ Supporting your heart and metabolic health

It’s not about doing everything perfectly.

It’s about giving your future self the best possible foundations, one habit at a time.

If you’d like practical, evidence-led support with your menopause nutrition, visit my website:

🌐 secondspringnutrition.co.uk

📩 [email protected]
📞 07906 504464 (voicemail)

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