FREE course.

 

Date:

  • Thursday 19th November 2026
  • Time: 10am to 11.30am
  • On Zoom.

 

Who should attend:

Suitable for all employees, regardless of age or gender.

 

Proposed Programme:

A 90-minute online event, incorporating a presentation, followed by an open Q and A session.

 

Course Content includes:

  • Common myths and misconceptions about weight loss in midlife
  • How metabolism changes over time
  • How hormonal changes influence appetite, muscle mass and fat storage
  • How underlying medical issues may be at fault
  • Role of stress, sleep, lifestyle and environment
  • How your thinking can sabotage your efforts
  • Overview of medical interventions such as injectables like Ozempic
  • What should you do next?

Intended Outcomes:

  • To educate about maintaining a healthy weight at every age
  • To learn how hormonal transitions, such as andropause, perimenopause and menopause can have an impact on metabolism
  • To encourage discussion with their own GP about their overweight-related health issues
  • To encourage a different, more tailored and sustainable approach to a healthy weight.

 

Numbers / Venue:

On Zoom.

Ideally no more than 80 per session.

 

Trainer:

Ashleigh Tobin

Multi-award-winning speaker and member of the Professional Speaking Association of Ireland. Her areas of expertise are our Health and our Head-Game and how simple changes to both can have profound and lasting impact on our physical and mental wellbeing.

 

Price:

Free.

 

IHF Skillnet is fully supporting this training.

For more information, email Dervla O’Neill at oneilld@ihf.ie  or call 086 083 6626 for more information.