I had been experiencing perimenopausal symptoms for about a year. I had tried medications and had recently seen a hormone specialist that confirmed that I'm estrogen dominant. Her main suggestion was to work with a functional nutritionist as the alternative was an IUD which was not a good option for me. It was quite the mental struggle to shift gears and mourn the loss of some of my favorite foods. I stuck primarily to the shredded food list for the majority of the program. The longer I went with the approved list the better I was feeling. No more stomach pain, no more bloating, acne had cleared up, I was losing weight, and my menstrual cycle was a lot more manageable and regular. It was quite the eye opening experience when I realised that I had been getting dressed based on how bloated I was each day. I no longer need to dress for how comfortable clothes will be in 4 hours from now. It was quite the exciting thought that I could wear a form fitting dress for a party without worrying about shapewear or having to try to hide my stomach part way through the night. Tiffini was fantastic to work with, very approachable and made time for my extra questions. She helped ease me in this lifestyle change by helping me tailor it for a more maintainable change. This all came about into my life at the exact right time, and has made a world of difference for me moving forward.