Why I Am Drinking Coffee Again
WHY I’M DRINKING COFFEE AGAIN…
27 / SEPTEMBER / 2023
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
After a 6+ year hiatus 😅
If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you’ll know it’s always an HBL (hormone balancing latte) in the morning for me, no caffeine
What you may not be aware of is WHY
Back when I was studying nutrition at University I was consuming caffeine like it was going out of fashion
Wake up - black coffee before opening the gym
Drive to uni - energy drink
During lectures - energy drink
Driving home - energy drink to stimulate me for my afternoon clients
Studying after dinner - coffee
And yes I could go straight to sleep after this
My days were 4.30am - 11pm and I’m sure all that was keeping me going was the caffeine running through my veins
I had to drink so much because I was literally so tired all the time, and I thought more caffeine was the answer
THE BENEFITS OF CUTTING OUT COFFEE
It wasn’t until I finished my post grad that I just stopped cold turkey.. any and all caffeine
Suddenly the 10 lbs I’d been trying to lose disappeared, I no longer felt anxious, my moods were more stable and I had an abundance of energy
It wasn’t long after that I learnt what I’d been going through was something they termed back then ‘adrenal fatigue’
The more I looked into it, the more I realised I’d been wiring my nervous system into a chronic sympathetic state
Living in fight or flight constantly by my daily cups of cortisol (aka caffeine)
Fortunately for me, I had stopped the caffeine purely because it wasn’t of need anymore, I’d simply used it for a function and then no longer needed it
I didn’t like the taste, so I didn’t miss it at all
Then learning all the crazy effects it has been having on me was the reason I kept it out
I started noticing this with my clients, even though they didn’t consume anywhere near as much caffeine as me, simply taking a break for 4 weeks was enough
Enough to see stubborn weight shift
Enough to shift their mood highs and lows
Enough to balance our their energy levels
Enough to start seeing a change in their hormones + monthly cycle
So I became the biggest advocate for living caffeine free… until now
WHAT CHANGED?
Don’t get me wrong, I’d always encourage my clients to try it out, it didn’t mean giving it up for life, just seeing how THEIR body reacted and what served them
And I’ll always continue to advocate for that
But in the past 6 weeks or so, I’ve had more cups of coffee than I have in the last 6 years!!
And my body is handling it so well…
I have noticed a little energy dip in the arvo, but other than that, it hasn’t bought back the same awful side effects I’d been experiencing
And I know a huge part of this is my nervous system is now so much more regulated
My stress levels have drastically dropped, and I’m feeling so much calmer and happier in myself
I’m also making sure I have breakfast with plenty of protein first, and don’t touch a cup until I’ve been up for at least 90 minutes
It’s about working smarter and with your body, rather than against it
Coffee itself has a number of benefits, and just like most things, it has its place, it’s just determining what that is for you
Did you find this helpful? Let me know below 👇🏽
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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Breakfast Bowl Recipe
BREAKFAST BOWL RECIPE
23 / AUGUST / 2023
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
GF | DF | RSF | Paleo
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yields: 1 serving
This simple and easy recipe is perfect for breakfast and also ensures you get your protein hit to start the day right!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup cooked quinoa
- 3 strips of bacon (optional - if you don’t have it, ensure you increase to 3 eggs)
- ⅓ avocado
- 2 stalks of kale stem removed
- 1 tbsp. sunflower seeds
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 3 spears of asparagus, trimmed
- 1 lemon wedge
- salt and pepper to taste
*Optional: add homemade aioli for extra taste.
METHOD
- Rinse the quinoa and drain well before adding it to a pot or rice cooker: 2 parts water to 1 part quinoa. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes on medium heat or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is cooked.
- Cook the eggs however you prefer, my suggestion for this bowl is to poach them (click here for how to poach eggs)
- Once eggs are done, add kale, sunflower seeds and asparagus to a frying pan on medium heat and drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Saute and simmer until the kale is tender and asparagus is softened slightly, around 3 - 5 minutes.
- Add the kale, sunflower seeds, asparagus, and avocado to a bowl along with the quinoa, bacon and squeeze the lemon over the bowl.
- Serve with a tbsp. of homemade aioli if desired.
As always, if you do make this, be sure to tag me on social media @shereehannahwellness and let me know what you think :)
ENJOY!
Yours in Health,
Sheree xo
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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Tested CGM Blood Sugar Levels
WHAT'S DISRUPTING YOUR BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS?
13 / SEPTEMBER / 2023
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
I tracked my blood glucose levels for a month, here's what I found out:
EFFECTS OF HIGH BLOOD SUGAR
Energy levels
Blood sugar provides the primary source of energy for the body's cells.
Hormone balance
Insulin imbalances can affect other hormones in the body.
Metabolism
High levels of blood sugar can lead to insulin resistance and weight gain.
Gut microbiome
Blood sugar fluctuations can influence your gut bacteria composition.
The best insight of all: I still ate things like pizza and ice cream without it causing a huge amount of harm to my body!... because I clothe my carbs
HOW TO CLOTHE YOUR CARBS:
If you're eating any carb… combine it with fibre, fat, or protein for a reduced glucose spike!
So as you can see the hidden culprit behind your hormone imbalance and gut issues might be glucose 👀
No one wants to hear this (I get it – I love sugar) 🍦
But this isn't a death sentence! I promise you can still eat carbs AND maintain stable blood sugar levels 👇🏼
🩸 First, let me explain. When it comes to hormones...
Rapid spikes in blood sugar can lead to insulin resistance, impacting hormonal balance, especially estrogen and progesterone.
Sudden drops in blood sugar trigger the release of stress hormones like cortisol, affecting sex hormone production and menstrual regularity.
🌮 For gut health:
High blood sugar levels can encourage the growth of harmful gut bacteria, disrupting the delicate balance of your gut microbiome.
Really low blood sugar can stress the gut lining, potentially causing inflammation and compromising gut health.
📊 Imbalanced blood sugar levels ALSO can cause inflammation and stress on your body, which will almost always worsen any other imbalances or conditions you have.
If you want to learn how to live a lifestyle you enjoy AND manage your glucose levels EFFORTLESSLY, my online program, Reclaim Your Radiance, sounds perfect for you! 💖
💌 Comment "RYR" so I can send you the details 💌
Yours in Health & Happiness,
Sheree xo
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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Is This Really Happening To Me
IS THIS REALLY POSSIBLE?
5 / SEPTEMBER / 2023
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
As I sit here in complete and utter disbelief at my life… I’m asking myself, is this really happening? To me?
If you’d have told me 3 months ago I’d be sitting in the international terminal ready to make the biggest, scariest decision I’ve ever made in my life...
I dunno that I would’ve believed you
MY DREAM
Don’t get me wrong, I’ve wanted for longer than you could possibly imagine to make this dream a reality, but the divine timing and intervention of it all has really left me astounded
August was a month of goodbyes, and I had to say some really hard goodbyes just an hour ago, but September is going to be a month of hello’s
Hello’s to faces I’ve never had the joy of meeting in person
Hello’s to friends I haven’t seen in years
Hello’s to new opportunities, new experiences, new places and new communities
It’s with tears in my eyes that I write this… I am going, I am soaring, I am spreading my wings and I am so excited at all the possibilities I cannot even yet imagine
I’m also reflecting on all the unexplainable and incredible synchronicities that happened to get me here. The timing has been nothing short of divine. And when they say don’t rush the Universe, well I’m so glad I didn’t because I couldn’t be more grateful for where I am now
These last 3 months have shown me how truly supported I am, have taught me how to really receive… support, love and connections in ways I never thought possible.
Now these next 3 months I am ready to adventure, take risks, be guided by my faith and trust that it is all working out for me as I have so graciously been shown already
NEW BEGINNINGS
I’ve never lived anywhere else in the world (or even in my city), I’ve never gotten on a single flight by myself, I’ve never travelled alone, I’ve never not had everything planned and mapped out to the final detail and yet I’ve never been more nervously excited than I am right now.
I’m off and I’m taking my beautiful business with me, working remotely and travelling for the next 3 months in the USA.
I cannot contain my smile, I cannot contain my excitement, I also cannot contain my gratitude for all the people who helped make this journey possible, especially the support from my amazing mum and incredible friends (you know who you are).
So with that being said, I will see you on the other side, this blog is going live when I take flight and I cannot wait for the new adventures I have that will unfold.
Yours in Health & Happiness,
Sheree xo
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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Should You Drink Alcohol
TO DRINK OR NOT TO DRINK?
30 / AUGUST / 2023
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
Should you drink alcohol or will it have too much of a negative impact on your health and goals?
We all know that alcohol isn't good for us... the body literally treats it like poison, but I'll be the first to say it, there's nothing quite like a margarita on a sunny day or a wine with the girls, or even a lychee martini to help you get your groove on
Am I right?
But when does it become too much?
Honestly if we're looking at this from an optimal health perspective, alcohol would practically be off the menu, aside from the odd glass of red with dinner for the antioxidants
But that's just not realistic
Whilst I know that some of us choose to never take a sip of alcohol, for those of us that do, it can be a real battle finding balance. My philosophy has, and always will be around whether the alcohol will serve me in that moment and if it is a special occasion I'm personally not one to have a drink during the week (unless it's a super special event), or to even have a drink every month.
In fact, I can very easily go months without drinking, but I can also go months (like July - birthday month) where I am drinking every weekend The important thing to remember with alcohol is that not only does it loosen your inhibitions, but it damages your internal organs + cells, affects your metabolism, throws your blood sugar out of balance, sends your hormones into haywire and can catapult your mood into a downward spiral.
So IMO when I do have a drink... it better be worth all of that damage.
MY ADVICE
Obviously the choice is yours, and I am not here to tell you what to do, however, my go-to tip is always to ask yourself 'Will this serve me in this moment?'
- Maybe it's a dear friends birthday
- Maybe it's a wedding celebration
- Maybe it's a f*cken rough time and you just want one
Or maybe... it's not really what you want or need at that time
Operating from this space allows me to have a healthy relationship with alcohol and minimise the harm done to my body and mind whilst allowing me to enjoy myself when I want to.
However, if you’re going through a true period of healing your body, I will often recommend a period of complete sobriety to my clients to allow the healing to occur and then shift into creating that healthy balance.
FINAL THOUGHTS
I'm curious, what are your thoughts around drinking alcohol? Let me know in the comments
And if you're new here, hi, I'm Sheree 👋🏼 your new health bestie. I help women thrive by balancing hormones and optimising gut health.
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Yours in Health & Happiness,
Sheree xo
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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Healthy Aioli Recipe
HEALTHY AIOLI RECIPE
23 / AUGUST / 2023
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
GF | DF | RSF | Paleo
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yields: 1 serving
I love aioli, but what I hate about store bought ones is the seed oils!! So you can enjoy this knowing you ain’t putting any nasties in your body that will wreak havoc on your hormones, drive inflammation and damage your gut!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. iodised sea salt
- 1 small clove of garlic (optional)
- juice from 1/2 a lemon
METHOD
- Blitz in a blender or food processor for 20 - 30 seconds, until smooth, then place in a jar and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
As always, if you do make this, be sure to tag me on social media @shereehannahwellness and let me know what you think :)
ENJOY!
Yours in Health,
Sheree xo
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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7 THINGS I DO DAILY TO LIVE MY BEST LIFE
16 / AUGUST / 2023
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
Habits that keep me thriving in all areas of my health, business and life
Things I do EVERY single day to help maintain a healthy lifestyle, physically AND mentally, without being restrictive ❣️
I recommend these things to ALL of my clients.
MY TOP HEALTHY HABITS
1. Regulating my nervous system (aka controlling cortisol levels 📉)
STRESS impacts everything. Managing your stress levels is SO important for everything from hormonal balance to gut health, spiritual well-being and digestive health. So I make feeling safe in my body my number one priority.
2. Workouts tailored to my body and cycle 🏋🏼♀️
This is essential for regaining your energy. Understand that when you are on your period, your energy levels can be low compared to when you’re ovulating. This means your training and output will look completely different - and that’s fine!
Truth is, if you push yourself too hard when you’re menstruating, you’re just robbing your body of that tiny bit of energy you have. Doing this every month becomes exhausting!
3. Swapping coffee for HBL ☕️
I’m a firm believer in ditching (or at least lowering) the CAFFEINE. But it’s hard to just cut it out completely, I get that! My Hormone Balancing Latte contains no coffee, and a super small amount of caffeine from the cacao so it’s the perfect way to start your day and replace your regular morning drink with something to actually support your hormones.
4. Spending 30+ mins reading every day 📖
Your brain needs just as much nourishment as your mind, and when it's been said we consume over 42GB of information a day (that's 42 trucks stacked top to bottom with reams of paper), you'd better make sure it's real food, not junk food.
5. Not restricting myself (food & drinks) 🍕
If you’re anything like me, you know that food is an important part of life AND you get that you can’t just cut out all of your fave foods forever! That’s why I’m not restrictive with what I eat and drink - and I was still able to balance my hormones, lose weight, and boost my metabolism. Trust me, you can, too ✨
6. Getting out in the sunshine + nature ☀️
Get fresh air and sun exposure! Even if it’s cloudy. This helps your circadian rhythm, sleep quality, vitamin D production, and mood. Bonus points if you get some grounding in, walking barefoot on Mother Nature recharges our human battery.
7. Sauna's 3 x week for my lymphatic system + mental health 🧖🏼♀️
We don't sweat much anymore, and this healthy stress on the body enables you to cleanse out the toxins you could be holding onto (including things like too much estrogen), I time it right after my workouts to optimise lymphatic drainage, and support the release of those endorphins for my mental health
If you have health problems or symptoms that stem from or are aggravated by stress (like IBS) this will help you immensely.
DO YOU DO ANY OF THESE THINGS, TOO?
Let me know which ones in the comments 💖
Yours in Health & Happiness,
Sheree xo
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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What Workouts Do To Your Hormones
WHAT WORKOUTS DO TO YOUR HORMONES 🏋️♀️
09 / AUGUST / 2023
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
WHAT WORKOUTS DO TO YOUR HORMONES
Or better yet, what they do for your hormones
I actually started off as a personal trainer, way before I began my journey as a health coach.
And trust me when I say I know the importance of movement for hormonal health!
Everything I preach and teach about I did myself first.
HOW WORKOUTS HELP YOUR HORMONES
I give all of my clients a bespoke workout program to help them heal, because workouts help:
✨ Manage menopause / perimenopause symptoms
Exercise can reduce symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and mood fluctuations by supporting regular hormone levels and helping you avoid the dreaded hormone slump that comes with perimenopause.
🍰 Promote insulin sensitivity
This one's for my PCOS girls! As you know, insulin sensitivity can be a symptom of PCOS (but also other hormonal imbalances, too). Physical activity improves insulin sensitivity by helping blood sugar regulation. This in turn supports your s*x hormone levels overall.
🩸 Reduce PMS Symptoms
Physical activity can alleviate your PMS symptoms like mood swings, bloating, and fatigue, partly due to its hormone regulation properties, and partly due to the release of endorphins during exercise.
😃 Enhance your mood
Workouts trigger the release of feel-good chemicals like dopamine and serotonin, promoting feelings of happiness and reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. Perfect if you feel super irritable right before or during your period!
🧠 Controls cortisol levels
Moderate exercise helps control cortisol, the stress hormone, preventing it from reaching chronically high levels, which can have negative effects on various bodily functions.
🤍 Support thyroid function
Regular exercise may support thyroid function, which is crucial for your metabolism AND hormonal balance.
FINAL THOUGHTS
If working out feels way too hectic, or going into a gym is super overwhelming, I can teach you how to work out at your own pace and still see results 💪
If you comment "RYR" below I'll send you the details to my transformational health program, it includes all kinds of workouts for your overall health, and you can see if the program feels right for you 💘
Yours in Health & Happiness,
Sheree xo
SHEREE BEAUMONT
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The Cholesterol Myth
THE CHOLESTEROL MYTH
02 / AUGUST / 2023
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
Why you should stop swapping your butter for margarine… and how cholesterol positively affects your hormones
STOP trying to lower cholesterol 🙅🏼♀️especially through your diet! It could be hurting your hormones! Let me explain:
Our bodies are smart – they know what to do (even if you eat a few extra slices of bacon one day 😉). Your body KNOWS that it needs to metabolise (break down) cholesterol. But it needs key nutrients to do so.
If we just try to lower cholesterol we end up just lowering our ability to produce sex hormones… And this leads to:
🩸 Heavier periods with heaps of PMS symptoms
😮 Losing your libido
💤 Low energy levels
🍕 Slower metabolism
This isn't a solution!
Keep reading to to understand why this can happen, and for what you SHOULD be doing if you've been told you need to "watch your cholesterol"
ABOUT THE CHOLESTEROL MYTH
Firstly 80% of your cholesterol is made by the liver, your dietary intake only contributes 20% to the total cholesterol in your body.
We actually need cholesterol to make our mother hormone pregnenolone, which can then convert into progesterone and then cortisol, estrogen and testosterone.
Cholesterol is a key factor for hormone production… but we need key nutrients to convert it into hormones, specifically zinc and essential fatty acids. If you’re deficient in zinc or essential fatty acids, then cholesterol can’t be converted into pregnenolone and that’s when it accumulates and becomes a problem for the liver to deal with.
Some great sources of zinc include: oysters, dark chocolate, chickpeas, eggs, pumpkin seeds and spinach. And for your essential fatty acids, try adding in avocados, oily fish like salmon and tuna, walnuts, seaweed, hemp seeds and kidney beans. Make sure you get those key nutrients in to support your body's natural breakdown of cholesterol.
We also need to make sure that we optimise your liver function (this tends to be where I start when it comes to high cholesterol levels), as this is the deeper issue often in combination with the deficiencies.
It is also why I don’t recommend cutting out high cholesterol foods like butter and eggs, because they aren’t the problem and they won’t be what makes the big difference in your cholesterol balancing out and you feeling more energised.
FINAL THOUGHTS
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Anti-Inflammatory Soup Recipe
PUMPKIN, TURMERIC + COCONUT ANTI-INFLAMMATORY SOUP RECIPE
26 / JULY / 2023
SHEREE'S HEALTH DIARIES
Prep Time: 4 hours
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 2 minutes
Yields: 4 serves
Such a beautiful recipe for those nights you want something warm and nourishing for the body and soul!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 large pumpkin (roasted in cinnamon + cumin)
- 1L veggie or chicken stock
- 400g canned coconut milk
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 tbsp. turmeric
- 100g white fish
- salt + pepper to taste
- any other veggies you want to add after the soup is cooked to make it “chunky”
METHOD
- Chop the pumpkin up into small pieces and lightly spray with olive oil cooking spray, sprinkle with cumin and cinnamon and roast in the oven for 40 minutes (you may want to do this another night so prep is easier).
- Once the pumpkin is cooked, add the stock, coconut milk, garlic, cumin, cinnamon and salt + pepper to a large pot on medium heat and let it all simmer.
- Once it has reached a boil and all ingredients have softened either allow it to cool and put into a food processor or blender, or use a stick blender to mix it all to a creamy consistency.
- If you are serving this immediately after cooking the soup, cook the fish in a small fry pan with a small spray of olive oil on a low to medium heat, with salt + pepper to taste, until cooked all the way through. Cook any other veggies you want in the pan at this time too.
- Serve with 2 - 3 ladles of soup over the white fish as well as any other veggies you may have decided to add.
As always, if you do make this, be sure to tag me on social media @shereehannahwellness and let me know what you think :) ENJOY!
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Sheree xo
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Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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