This way of eating is so much more than weight loss. It’s a way to reignite your whole being. I was in the early stages of perimenopause when my Mum unexpectedly passed away. This took a great toll on my mind and my body. I felt lost and alone and, quite frankly, often was lost and alone as I found myself isolating from others. I ate my feelings and 'peri' was doing what 'peri' does best and was ruling the other fluctuations. I was up 34 pounds and felt every pound of it, physically and mentally. I hated how I looked; I hated how I felt. The mirror no longer reflected the happy person I once knew. I now hid in photos or asked people not to post them as I was being unkind to myself. Not ok.