Laila Charlesworth Nutrition

17/05/2026

Do you ever feel constantly “switched on”?
Tired… but unable to properly relax?
Waking during the night with your mind racing?
Running on caffeine and cortisol?
Feeling wired, overwhelmed or overstimulated much of the time?

I think it’s important to remember that blood pressure and cardiovascular health aren’t just influenced by food. Modern life keeps many people in a near-constant state of stress physiology.

Deadlines.
Notifications.
Poor sleep.
Mental overload.
Hormonal changes.
Never properly switching off.
Always pushing through exhaustion.

Over time, this can affect the nervous system, stress hormones, sleep quality, eating patterns, metabolic health and potentially blood pressure too. Many people have become so used to feeling “wired but tired” that it starts to feel normal, but constantly running in survival mode has consequences for the body.

Supporting health isn’t about perfection. Sometimes it starts with:
✔ slowing down enough to recover
✔ sleeping more deeply
✔ eating regularly and nourishing yourself properly
✔ moving in ways that support rather than punish the body
✔ creating moments of calm in an overstimulated world

Because health is about far more than simply “trying harder”.

12/05/2026

It’s Salt Awareness Week and as a nutritionist, I’m often asked where I stand.

The truth? Salt isn’t the enemy.

Sodium is essential for nerve function, muscle contraction and fluid balance. We need it.

What we don’t need is chronic excess, particularly from ultra-processed foods where most of the UK’s salt intake actually comes from.

There are situations where increasing salt is appropriate - low blood pressure, high sweat loss, certain metabolic contexts. That’s personalised advice.

Public health guidance, however, looks at population-level patterns.

Both can be true.

For me, it’s always about context, quality, and the overall dietary pattern - not fear and not blanket statements.

29/04/2026

28/04/2026

For a short window, I’m able to offer a more advanced, in-depth version of my nutrition package.

This approach allows for a deeper level of insight from the outset, helping to build a more precise and personalised plan so you’re not just guessing what might help, but working from a clearer understanding of what your body needs.

I don’t routinely take this approach with everyone, as it’s not always necessary, but for the right person, it can be incredibly helpful in understanding what may be contributing to symptoms such as:
• bloating
• skin issues
• fatigue
• stubborn weight
• unpredictable digestion

This is a limited opportunity due to a short-term supplier window, so I’ll only be offering this to a small number of clients.

If you’ve been thinking about getting support, this could be a really good time to start.

Message me “INFO” to find out more.

14/04/2026

This is exactly why I love doing these talks.

So many women are going through perimenopause feeling confused, frustrated, and not quite like themselves without really understanding why.

When things finally click, everything changes (and this is even for those who are postmenopausal). Not overnight, but enough to start making simple, powerful shifts (like eating more protein, balancing meals better and actually supporting your body properly). That’s where things start to feel more in control again.

I’ll be talking about this again on Thursday evening 🤍

01/04/2026

Stress isn’t just a feeling - it's biochemical.

Even low-level, “normal” stress can:
– disrupt blood sugar
– slow digestion
– shift brain chemistry
– prioritise survival over repair

Over time, this affects your weight, your hormones, your cravings and your sleep.

So if you feel like you’re doing everything right…but nothing is working? This is often why.

It’s not just about what you’re eating. It’s about what your body can do with it under stress and when you understand it properly… everything changes.

16/03/2026

This Nutrition & Hydration Week marks something quite special for me.

Ten years ago, I carried out research exploring how food and nutrition could be improved for residents living in residential care homes in Kirklees. I spent months visiting care settings, speaking with staff and residents, analysing menus and looking at how nutrition and hydration impact health, wellbeing and dignity in later life.

That project later won a research poster award, but more importantly, it shaped the direction of my career in ways I couldn’t have imagined at the time.

A decade on, I’m still working to help people improve their health. One thing I’ve learned hasn’t changed, which is that good nutrition influences far more than nutrient intake - it shapes how people feel, function, recover and experience everyday life.
Grateful for the journey so far 💛

11/03/2026

No Smoking Day is primarily about stopping to***co. Rightly so, as combustion causes the most harm.

But whether ni****ne comes from ci******es or va**ng, it still affects:
• Appetite regulation
• Dopamine signalling
• Stress chemistry
• Metabolic rate

That’s why quitting or cutting down can feel destabilising. Weight gain, irritability and snacking aren’t failings. They’re the nervous system recalibrating.

If you’re transitioning away from ni****ne:
– Eat within 60 to 90 minutes of waking
– Aim for 25 to 35g protein per meal
– Include fibre at lunch
– Stay hydrated
– Prioritise sleep
– Use movement for stress regulation

Behaviour change sticks better when physiology is supported.

This isn’t about judgement. It’s about strategy.

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13/02/2026

There’s growing conversation about what happens after GLP-1 weight-loss medications are stopped.

Evidence shows that weight regain is common once medication ends, particularly when there has been little or no nutrition or behaviour-change support alongside treatment.

GLP-1s can reduce appetite, but they don’t teach:
• how to eat well long term
• how to support blood sugar balance
• how to preserve muscle mass
• how to build habits that last

Obesity and weight gain are complex, multi-factorial issues influenced by biology, environment, access, stress and social factors. Medication may be one tool, but it cannot be the whole strategy.

If we want better long-term outcomes, nutritional education and wraparound support need to be part of the picture — during treatment and beyond it.

If this is something you’re navigating, I work with clients alongside their medical providers to help build the nutrition skills needed for long-term health.