Lucy Jones is a Registered Nutritionist and a speaker at our upcoming event: Build a Life that Supports You. We had a chat with Lucy to find out a bit more about her background and experience in women's health ahead of the event where she will be sharing her tips and tricks to boost your energy levels in your day-to-day life.
How long have you been a nutritionist?
I’ve been a Registered Nutritionist for 4 years, having graduated with a first class BSc (Hons) Nutrition degree in 2021, and also founded Lutrition - my nutrition practice - in 2021.
What’s your experience with nutrition for women’s health?
My entire career has been spent supporting women, particularly those experiencing perimenopause and menopause. In addition to Lutrition, I've worked for Harley Street at Home Menopause as a Nutritionist delivering weekly webinars and leading nutrition and lifestyle programmes. I’ve worked in Harley Street clinic, Hormone Health, supporting women 1:1 to help them make beneficial dietary and lifestyle changes for their health and goals. I’ve also co-authored factsheets on nutrition and exercise in menopause for Women’s Health Concern, who are the patient side of the British Menopause Society.
Why is nutrition for women’s health the area you’re most passionate about?
For so long, there hasn’t been enough talk or representation for women’s health. Sadly, topics that come under women’s health have been a taboo for many years. Periods, endometriosis, PCOS, menopause – they’re conversations many shy away from, but it’s incredibly important we talk about them to raise awareness, and to ensure those experiencing these feel listened to and supported. And because these topics have been taboo, there either isn’t sufficient support available, or if there is, it’s not well known about. I love that I get to work directly with women, helping to make this support more accessible, and helping to change lives.
What is an example of the difference you have made for a woman with their nutrition supporting their life better?
So many of the perimenopausal and menopausal women I’ve supported first come to me having experienced sudden weight gain around their tummy, and it shatters their self-esteem and confidence. They feel hopeless because nothing seems to get rid of their “spare tyre”.
Through my support, I’ve helped these women to make simple yet powerful dietary and lifestyle changes that sees them shifting this stubborn, unwanted weight. In return, I’ve seen the confidence return to them. They’re wearing more tight-fitting clothes, and they’re feeling braver to wear brighter and bolder colours. They’re happier, healthier and feel so much more energised. And the best part – they have a much better relationship with food. In fact, for the first time in a very long time, they’re enjoying food and cooking. They feel in control of food, not the other way around.
Why is International Women’s Day important to you?
International Women's Day is a chance for us to celebrate and recognise the achievements of women. In much of our history, unfortunately, women didn’t get the recognition they deserved, and so it’s important that we hold space for this. IWD is also a great time to reflect on how far equality and women’s rights have come. But its also an important time for us to recognise and be aware that there’s still change to be made here. By staying aware, we can keep driving change towards better equality and rights.
Join us on Thursday 6th March 6pm - 8:30pm to hear more from Lucy and how you can implement small changes that will make a big difference to your energy levels.
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