🎙️ EPISODE DESCRIPTION:In this episode, I’m speaking with Accredited Practising Dietitian Annie Barry about why so many women in perimenopause struggle with weight, cravings, overeating, and feeling constantly hungry, despite trying so hard to “eat less.”We unpack the connection between under-fuelling, blood sugar balance, stress, sleep, hormones, meal structure, and the unrealistic dieting advice many women have followed for decades.This conversation is incredibly practical, reassuring, and refreshing for women who feel frustrated by midlife weight changes and overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice.If you’ve ever found yourself skipping meals, surviving on coffee, raiding the kids’ lunchboxes at 3pm, or feeling like your willpower is the problem, this episode will resonate deeply. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:Why under-fuelling often leads to overeating later in the dayThe connection between blood sugar balance, cravings, and energy crashesWhy many women struggle with afternoon and evening snackingHow decades of dieting impact women’s relationship with foodWhy protein and fibre matter during perimenopauseSimple meal structure strategies that support hormones and energyPractical snack ideas for busy womenHow to nourish your body without restrictive dietingWhy sustainable nutrition is about systems, not perfectionHow to create healthier meals without cooking separate meals for the family ABOUT ANNIE BARRY:Annie Barry is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with over 20 years of experience, a food and wine lover, and someone who genuinely believes that willpower is not the reason most women over 40 struggle with their weight. Annie runs All Round Wellness, where she helps women in perimenopause lose weight, manage symptoms and feel like themselves again, without giving up their favourite foods or cooking separate meals for the family. Her approach is built on practical systems rather than restriction, because she knows the strategies that worked in your 20s or 30s simply don't cut it anymore. Annie is passionate about giving women the tools and confidence to take back control of their health for good. CONNECT WITH ANNIE BARRY:Website: https://www.allroundwellness.com.au/ Instagram: @healthy.habits.dietitian CONNECT WITH HOST TERRI BATSAKIS:Web: https://terribatsakis.com.au/ Instagram: @terri.batsakis Facebook: @terribatsakis YouTube: @terribatsakis