Thrive Alive! 2015 

Would you like to

• learn about how to use diet, exercise and mindfulness to improve your mid-life hormonal balance, health and happiness
• become empowered and inspired to help yourself feel well right now
• get connected with like-minded women who are keen to embrace life’s changes and make middle age the best years of their lives
• try out a brand new fatigue-busting exercise programme, which can be practiced at home
• share a mouthwatering, super-healthy lunch prepared by the food fanatical De Veres chefs; and sample some energising snacks inspired by recipes from the recent best-selling book Eat To Get Younger
• re-discover your joie de vivre!

Would you like to improve your mood, your energy levels, your digestion and your ability to deal with stress?

Would you like gain more control over your weight? And rediscover your zest for life?

If you’re in your 40s, 50s or 60s, its not surprising if you’re feeling in need of a little extra help. These are the years of the menopause transition – (yes, hormones can fluctuate widely for the 10 years before and after the official day of your last menstrual cycle) - and can severely compromise your quality of life. Common symptoms include poor sleep, hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, unwanted weight gain, poor memory, fuzzy thinking, sore joints, fatigue, apathy, headaches, digestive discomfort and bloating – leaving you feeling generally fed up. 

Now for the good news: a new, full-day conference is to be held this January, designed to give you the knowledge and inspiration to address your most debilitating symptoms.  

Book your ticket now for the most life-changing event of the New Year: Register Now!

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The Conference Programme:

The day will run from 9.30am to 5.00pm, including regular breaks. (There will be the opportunity to continue networking, socializing and quizzing the speakers in the bar afterwards.) Your ticket price includes refreshments on arrival and during the morning and afternoon break, as well as lunch in the restaurant. There will be 5 talks and practical workshops, covering the areas of nutrition, exercise and mindfulness. Please bring something comfortable to exercise in.

The sessions will include these topics: Why am I feeling like this? Lorraine Nicolle, Nutritionist
The most effective exercises for women in the mid-life years: Ellie Brown, Fitness Coach
How to Eat for Hormonal Harmony: Lorraine Nicolle
Moving from doing to being:   Kelly Robson, Mindfulness Instructor

THE SESSIONS: 

Why am I feeling like this? Learn about what causes menopausal symptoms.  Find out which key body systems to support if you want to make a real difference to your health and happiness during these years of change. You’ll be shown some practical tools to help you gauge which strategies you should be focusing on for your health.

The most effective exercises for women in the mid-life years. Explore what happens to the body during the menopause transition and why it is particularly important to ‘keep moving’. Participate in an hour’s exercise programme specifically designed for women experiencing this period of change in life. You’ll be given a copy of the programme so you can continue to get the benefits at home or at the gym.

How to Eat for Hormonal Harmony Gain valuable insights and explanations on how altering your diet can dramatically improve your physical and mental health during the menopause. There will be a focus on improving your energy levels, your mood, your digestion and your ability to cope with stress.  You’ll be given plenty of practical tips, including meal plans and recipes that you can use straight away.

Moving from doing to being Learn about the ideas and practice of mindfulness. See how becoming more mindful can help you to step out of automatic pilot, create space to make skillful decisions, wake up to the richness of experience - and look after yourself as well as you look after others. You’ll have the opportunity during this session to engage in a powerful mindfulness activity.

THE SPEAKERS

Ellie Brown Bsc, Body Control Pilates Instructor, UK Athletics Level 2 Coach Ellie, owner of the Greenwich Pilates Studio and Greenwich Fitness and Pilates, is a running coach and Pilates instructor. Ellie has been teaching and practicing Pilates for over 11 years. As well as running, she incorporates yoga and strength training into her own weekly fitness regime. Ellie has worked with numerous clients going through the menopause and they have hugely benefited from her specifically designed programme, ‘key to staying strong during our life stages’. Ellie is a teacher trainer for Body Control Pilates students and runs numerous workshops in collaboration with renowned therapists and trainers. She has worked with many local London boroughs, clubs & schools to promote fitness within the local communities. 

Lorraine Nicolle MSc mBANT CNHC, Nutritionist Lorraine has been practicing nutrition in London for over 11 years. She helps many clients with menopausal issues, as well as common health problems associated with ageing. She has published 3 books on nutrition and health, the most recent Eat To Get Younger focusing on ways to optimise health and wellbeing during the middle- and later-years. Lorraine is a qualified university teacher and has taught on various undergraduate and postgraduate nutrition programmes. She also teaches nutrition to healthcare professionals, on behalf of a healthcare company. Lorraine is a recipient of the CAM Award. www.lorrainenicollenutrition.co.uk

Kelly Robson Mindfulness Instructor Kelly has a longstanding meditation practice and was introduced to the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction programme in 2011. Since then she has completed several mindfulness-related courses, including teacher training with the Bangor University Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice and the Mindfulness in Schools Project. She is currently teaching children and adults this very useful life skill.

By the end of this special day, you will

• know 20 tactics (tried and tested), using diet, exercise and mindfulness, to improve your mid-life hormonal balance, health and happiness
• be empowered and inspired to help yourself feel better right now
• be familiar with a specifically designed exercise programme which you can continue in the comfort of your home
• feel connected with, and supported by, like-minded women who are keen to embrace life’s changes and make the most of their valuable mid-life years
• have enjoyed a mouthwatering, super-healthy lunch prepared by the food fanatical De Veres chefs
• have been treated to energising snacks inspired by recipes from the recent book Eat To Get Younger
• have re-discovered your joie de vivre!

Register Now! Terms and Conditions
Your place is guaranteed once you have paid the full price. Your ticket price includes full refreshments throughout the day, including lunch in the restaurant (alcohol is not included). Any drinks from the cash bar after the conference are not included. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to alter speakers without prior notice. Delegate places are limited and are non-refundable. They are, however, transferrable to another person, providing that you let us know in advance who is taking your place.