You didn't lose yourself. Perimenopause just made you invisible to yourself.
Choose Yourself is the guide I wish I'd had. Everything I researched, tested, and lived through: four DEXA scans, hormone optimisation, and finally understanding what a midlife body actually needs.
You're doing everything you used to do. And it's not working anymore.
The workouts that used to make you feel strong now wipe you out for days. The food rules you followed for years aren't moving the needle. You're exhausted but can't sleep. Foggy, but can't slow down.
And somewhere underneath all of it, you've lost the thread back to yourself.
This isn't a willpower problem. This isn't aging gracefully. This is perimenopause, and nobody gave you the manual.
I was a former gym junkie who couldn't get through a session without a three-day recovery.
Inflamed, chronic fatigue, panic attacks, social anxiety, and quietly defeated.
Perimenopause chaos had taken everything I used to do without thinking and made it feel impossible.
And underneath all of it, undiagnosed adenomyosis had been quietly making everything harder for years.
I didn't do a dramatic overhaul. I didn't go on a diet. I didn't grind myself into the ground.
I just started choosing myself.
One small thing at a time.
A GLP-1 and HRT (MHT) were just tools in my bag. That's it. And I'll always be honest about that.
But they didn't get me to the gym. Didn't make me prioritise protein and fibre. Didn't put me to bed at a reasonable hour or tell me to sort my gut health, optimise my hormones, or build lean muscle through progressive overload.
I did all of that.
Four DEXA scans over twelve months. Tracked, measured, and documented.
Fat mass: significantly down.
Lean muscle mass: preserved and growing.
Visceral fat: now in optimal range.
This is what choosing yourself actually looks like.
And for those who want the data behind the photos...
Everything I researched, tested, and lived — so you don't have to spend three years figuring it out the hard way.
A 9-pillar framework built specifically for midlife women, covering:
Why your hormones are running the show and what to actually do about it
The movement approach that builds muscle without breaking you
Protein, fibre, and why what you eat needs to change in perimenopause
Sleep, supplements, and the basics nobody talks about enough
How to advocate for yourself in a medical system that still dismisses us
The mindset shift that made everything else possible
Understanding how your brain works in this season, especially if you're neurodivergent
Plus resources, action plans, and the exact roadmap I followed.
This is for you if...
You're somewhere between 38 and 58 and wondering why your body feels like a stranger.
You're tired of generic wellness advice that doesn't account for what's actually happening hormonally.
You've tried everything that used to work. And it doesn't anymore.
You're ready to stop pushing through and start working with your body instead of against it.
I didn't just talk about it. I did the work.
One intentional choice at a time. Over 18 months. Tracked, measured, and documented.
To read someone's personal experience that is very similar to mine, I hit a roadblock on where to start or even understand it all - this Book laid it all out for me - no false promise, no gimmicks, just real stepping stones to put things in place. Have read it twice to take it all in thoroughly.
Jessica Atherton
Robyn, this looks terrific! The way you've set it out looks so clear and easy to understand for women. You've balanced the personal info with the perimenopause health info and actions really well.
Tara Eglington
Perimenopause Advocate + Author
This book was such a refreshing read. Robyn has a rare ability to explain menopause in a way that feels clear, grounded, practical, and deeply reassuring.
The writing is objective without being cold, informative without being overwhelming, and genuinely easy to read — which is not something I can say about many books on this topic.
What I appreciated most was how practical the book is. Robyn doesn’t just describe what women go through — she offers real tools, strategies, and insights that can genuinely help alleviate many of the challenges that come with this stage of life.
Menopause can feel confusing, isolating, and at times overwhelming, and this book manages to bring clarity, comfort, and empowerment all at once.
A pleasure to read, and honestly, a must-have companion for any woman navigating this season of life.
A$27. One guide. Everything I learned so you don't have to.
This is a digital ebook delivered instantly to your inbox. Not medical advice — always work with your healthcare team. But consider this the research you didn't have time to do yourself.
You deserve not to suffer. Full stop.
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