Nutritionist for Burnout and Fatigue
Feeling Flat, Foggy or Fatigued? How a Nutritionist for Burnout and Fatigue Can Help You Feel Like Yourself Again
When your energy disappears, your mind feels foggy, and everything—from work to family life—starts to feel heavier than it should… You might think you're just tired.
But what if it’s more than that?
Many women reach out when they've tried pushing through the fatigue with coffee, supplements, or quick-fix diets—only to find themselves stuck in a cycle of burnout. If that sounds familiar, working with a nutritionist for burnout and fatigue could be your turning point.
Let’s explore how nutrition affects burnout and why food-first strategies—done properly—can make a real difference.
Burnout and Fatigue: What’s Really Going On?
Burnout isn’t just a mental or emotional problem. It’s also physical. Behind the tiredness, there’s often a mix of:
Blood sugar instability
Nutrient depletion (like magnesium, B vitamins, or iron)
Poor gut function
Hormonal shifts, especially in perimenopause
Chronic stress, which depletes the body’s resilience over time
The result? Energy crashes, foggy thinking, poor sleep, and a sense that you’re never quite recharging.
Why See a Nutritionist for Burnout and Fatigue?
While rest and boundaries are essential, so is targeted nutrition. A nutritionist doesn’t just tell you what to eat—they help you understand what your body needs to function at its best.
Working with a nutritionist for burnout and fatigue gives you access to:
A whole-body approach—looking at energy, hormones, digestion, and stress
Personalised strategies to restore nutrients and stabilise blood sugar
Practical meals that fuel you without overwhelm
Tools to support your nervous system (hello, calm energy)
Support to break the cycle of survival mode and rebuild with intention
It’s Not Just About What to Eat—It’s About How You’re Living
When we work together, we focus on more than food.
We explore your habits, environment, and stress patterns to create a lifestyle that supports your energy, not drains it.
This isn’t about “eating clean” or cutting out everything you love. It’s about creating a plan that meets you where you’re at and helps you move forward—one small, sustainable shift at a time.
What We Might Focus On
& What it Might Include:
Blood Sugar Support: Building balanced meals with fibre, protein, and smart carbs
Nervous System Support: Including foods rich in magnesium, omega-3s, and antioxidants
Gut-Brain Connection: Improving digestion and reducing inflammation through food
Hormonal Balance: Supporting thyroid, adrenal, and perimenopausal shifts
Stress Recovery: Food and lifestyle practices that lower internal stress load
You Deserve to Feel Clear, Calm and Capable Again
If you’ve been feeling flat, foggy, or fatigued for longer than you care to admit, now might be the time to work with someone who gets it.
As an Accredited Practising Dietitian and a nutritionist for burnout and fatigue, I help women move from survival mode to sustainable energy.
No extremes. Just real support, grounded in science, and tailored to you.
FAQs
Q: How do I know if I’m dealing with burnout or just tiredness?
A: If rest doesn’t help, you feel emotionally drained, and small tasks feel overwhelming, you may be experiencing burnout. A nutritionist can help identify physical contributors and support your recovery.
Q: Will I need to follow a strict diet?
A: No. My approach is Mediterranean-inspired—grounded in whole foods, flexibility, and variety. It’s tailored to your lifestyle, preferences, and needs—no extremes, no cutting out food groups unnecessarily.
Lena Anson-Smith, Nutritionist & Dietitian | Women’s Energy, Gut & Hormonal Health
She helps women improve energy, digestion, and hormonal balance through Mediterranean-inspired habits and longer consultations that uncover what’s really going on.
Lena offers practical tools and real-life strategies that support lasting change, with a special interest in perimenopause and healthy ageing.
Want to feel more energised, clear, and confident in your body?
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What Next?
Struggling with energy, digestion, or hormonal changes? Read: Hormonal Balance: Body-Balancing Nutrition to Support It Naturally to see how our food-first approach helps—and how we support you one step at a time.
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