Everyone is different and each person is made up of their own experiences and physical and mental health challenges, likes and dislikes. Throw hormones or a hormonal imbalance into the mix and it
becomes a whole puzzle to try and figure out in a minefield of advice and opinions.
Nutrition is often misunderstood as being just a diet, when in reality, nutrition is actually about how what a person consumes supports their overall health and wellbeing. The definition of nutrition is the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth, which is something that award winning ladies gym, Club Zest, know all about.
Nutrition is no longer just about ensuring you consume your ‘five a day’. It is also about futureproofing our bodies and minds and understanding the benefits of what good nutrition looks like for every individual to help maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle.
Owners of Club Zest, Jennie and Holly, take a comprehensive view to health and wellbeing. They run various exercise programmes and classes for their visitors, as well as creating bespoke plans which include nutritional advice and tips to create balanced and healthy meals. The team offers tailored plans to suit the needs of the client and have members of all different fitness levels, abilities and goals.
Club Zest is all about putting the client’s needs and health first. when taking the decision to improve health and wellness Club Zest believe it is important to consider the reason and journey behind this decision. Is it for your health and happiness? Is it about how you look and feel? Or is it to do with understanding how to fuel your body properly to decrease fatigue or a health condition? The team is on hand to ensure that each Club Zest member doesn’t just focus on the outcome but also on the task at hand, to make certain that dietary changes are being made with the best goals and outcome in mind.
Club Zest believes on focusing on the psychology behind the changes and understanding why each client may want to change. Once this is established, the team will figure out where you are compared to where you want to be and will make a plan with goals of how you want to get there. With a plan in place, your own food diary, and a knowledge of what foods effect different parts of the body, the Club Zest nutritional masterclass will be with you every step of the way.
Jennie is qualified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine Nutrition Coach to provide nutrition advice and support to clients. The Club Zest Wellness group runs for six weeks up to five times a year, offering small groups bespoke and personalised support, as well as group motivation from likeminded others. Participants keep weekly food diaries which Jennie provides feedback on to help clients achieve their goals, as well as guidance and recipes to suit their likes and lifestyle. Those on the course are also given exclusive access to a wellness book, a 60-page information guidebook which covers factors such as nutrition, hormones, psychology and exercise. As a woman, understanding your body is crucial. Women have different hormones to men and a menstrual cycle which impacts women in different ways. As a result of this setting goals regarding fitness and nutrition can be misguided without the proper guidance and education.
Oestrogen, Ghrelin and CCK are the three main hormones to understand when considering why your nutritional goals may become more of a struggle to maintain throughout the menstrual cycle. Oestrogen encourages a change in appetite and can make the body crave things like chocolate, sweets, salty food, and a more substantial amount of food in general. Ghrelin is the hormone that lets your brain know that you are hungry, during your time of the month these hormones have a lot of control so often sticking to a proper nutritional regime can be difficult. With meal plans and a knowledge of how hormones and cycles can affect the body, Club Zest will be there for you throughout your nutrition journey.
The Club Zest team is prepared with expert knowledge as well as helpful tips and tricks for sticking to a nutritional plan when things can seem tricky. From reading food labels correctly, to planning your weekly meals, to understanding about portion control and the truth about sugar, Club Zest will be there with you to determine you are able to make positive nutritional choices and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
