Are noticing shifts in your body and experiencing symptoms that feel new or unexpected.
Keep thinking, “I’m doing everything I used to… why isn’t it working anymore?”
Want to understand what’s changing with your hormones — and what you can actually do about it.
Feel overwhelmed by all the perimenopause information out there and don’t know where to begin.
Want to support and prepare your body for this transition in the best way possible.
Are looking for a realistic, easy-to-follow plan that helps you feel energized, and glowing again.
You're here because you:
Having a realistic approach with guidance and tips that naturally fit into your busy schedule and don´t feel like another burden on your to-do list.
Aligning your lifestyle with your female physiology so your hormones work with you, not against you—supporting mood, metabolism, movement, sleep, and energy.
Feeling calm, clear, and in control—no longer confused or overwhelmed by conflicting advice about symptoms, supplements, diets, or what your body should be doing.
Finally embracing a holistic, grounded approach to your hormonal health without feeling overwhelmed by pressure, fear, or quick fixes.
Understanding exactly why your symptoms are happening and knowing the precise steps to ease them, naturally and effectively.
Knowing with confidence that your body is fully supported—physically, hormonally, and nutritionally—through the perimenopause transition.
Imagine this:
And that’s exactly what this program provides.
What you need is a framework that finally makes sense of what your body is doing—one that’s built for hormones, not hustle.
→ You don’t need more noise.
→ You don’t need more guessing.
→ And you definitely don’t need to “push harder.”
You want to work out, but you can’t seem to find the energy.
You walk into a room and suddenly forget why you’re there.
Your mood swings feel… unfamiliar. And definitely not “you.”
So you do what every woman does:
- You listen to all the podcasts.
- Read all the hormone books.
- Buy the supplements your friend swears by.
- Sign up for every workout class, hoping this is the one that brings your energy back.
- Download freebies, follow random tips, and pray your symptoms magically improve.
Let’s be honest: you’re here because something feels “off,” and you’ve been trying to make sense of it on your own.
You’ll get practical, science-backed guidance that teach you how to support your hormones through simple, everyday habits that truly stick.
This is tools, not rules.
Science made simple.
And everyday wellness made realistic.
A method created for women who want real support, not perfection.
My method is habit-based, realistic, and built for real life.—no extremes, no pressure, just tools that fit into your real life.
Spaces limited – I’m capping it at 20 ladies!
$397 USD
Your Investment:
Enjoy delicious, balanced recipes paired with easy meal plans and shopping lists—
All crafted to support your nutritional needs and help you feel energized, nourished, and glowing.
Curated Recipes, Meal Plans & Shopping Lists
02.
Each week, we unpack one of the core pillars of perimenopause—nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress.
Every guide begins with simple science to help you understand what’s happening in your body, followed by practical, realistic ways to weave these habits into your real life.
Weekly Foundational Habit Guides
01.
Access to a private Instagram group where I show you how to apply it all in everyday life—
Think grocery hauls, daily tips and tools, behind-the-scenes guidance, and general Q&A.
Private UpCloseAndHealthy IG Community
04.
A blend of education and real conversation.
Each week you’ll learn about one foundational habit and then have space to ask your questions, get real-time support, and receive personalised guidance to keep you moving forward.
Weekly Group Coaching and
Q&A Office Hours
03.
A 4-week guided plan to support your nutrition, metabolism, and hormones—and help you build the everyday habits that make you glow from the inside out.
The Perimenopause Glow Up
introducing
- Weekly guidebook, habit checklist, recipes, meal plans & shopping list.
- Balance your meals to support steady blood sugar and reduce energy crashes
- Increase protein and fiber for better metabolism, muscle maintenance, and hormone support
- Build satisfying meals making sure you hit your protein and fiber goals in each meal
- Understand why these shifts matter so much during perimenopause
- Start integrating foundational nutrition habits with a practical checklist
This week lays the groundwork for everything that follows. You’ll learn how to stabilise blood sugar, increase protein and fiber in a realistic way, and support the metabolic changes of perimenopause. These are the habits that improve energy, cravings, mood, and weight regulation.
Blood Sugar Balance, Protein & Fiber: Building Your Metabolic Foundation
Week 01
- Weekly guidebook, habit checklist, recipes, meal plans & shopping list.
- Support gut health with everyday food choices that are easy to apply
- Improve digestion and reduce bloating with realistic lifestyle tweaks
- Boost natural detoxification with wholesome food choices
- Understand how the gut–hormone connection impacts mood, inflammation, and overall well-being
- Build gut-friendly habits through a clear, doable checklist
This week focuses on nurturing digestion, reducing bloating, and supporting your body’s natural detox pathways—key for hormone balance and symptom relief. You’ll learn how your gut and liver work together and how simple changes can make you feel lighter, clearer, and more energised.
Gut Health & Detoxification: Supporting Your Inner Systems
Week 02
- Movement guidebook, habit checklist, and full strength training program.
- Move in alignment with your hormonal needs to reduce fatigue and support strength
- Understand the benefits of strength training for metabolism, muscle, and bone health
- Build a movement routine that fits your real life and energy
- Follow a curated strength training program created by a professional female coach
This week teaches you how to move in a way that honours female physiology in perimenopause. Instead of pushing harder or doing more cardio, you’ll learn how to train smarter—with strength training and movement patterns that support longevity, metabolism, and stress resilience.
Movement: Training for Your Hormones & Metabolism
Week 03
- Self-care guidebook, habit checklist, sleep tools & weekly recipes.
- Understand how stress impacts perimenopause symptoms and metabolism
- Use simple, realistic nervous-system tools you can weave into daily life
- Build a self-care routine that supports hormones rather than feeling like “another task”
- Improve sleep quality with practical steps you can start immediately
- Integrate all four weeks into a lifestyle that feels supportive and sustainable
This week is all about calming the system, improving sleep, and bringing balance back to your body. You’ll learn the realistic, science-backed habits that reduce stress hormones and create the emotional and physical resilience you need in perimenopause.
Self-Care, Stress Reduction & Nervous System Support
Week 04
bonuses
Exclusive access to our private instagram group where I share my day to day and how I am implementing the program in real life. You´ll get insider tips and tools and extra support.
Private Upcloseandhealthy Close friends group
02.
Send me your 5-day food journal for a personalized Nutrition & Diet Audit. I’ll review your meals and send you a recorded video walking you through small, realistic changes to help support your hormones, energy, and overall well-being.
Nutrition
& Diet Audit
01.
CLIENT LOVE
This is for the woman who...
Feels like her body is changing in ways she doesn’t fully understand—belly fat, low energy, brain fog, mood swings, disrupted sleep, cravings, or feeling “off.”
Is tired of piecing together tips from podcasts, books, social media & screenshots—and finally wants a structured, supportive approach that actually makes sense.
Wants to learn how to nourish her body, balance hormones, and understand her perimenopause journey.
Wants to improve her symptoms and prepare her body for a smoother perimenopause transition.
Wants a realistic, habit-based guidance that fits her busy life—no extremes, no rigid rules, no perfection required.
Is ready to nourish her hormones, strengthen her body, calm her nervous system, and feel like herself again.
I am also the founder of UpcloseandHealthy- a holistic, evidence-based approach to women’s health that supports metabolism, hormones, and gut health through realistic, sustainable habits.
My work focuses on helping women feel strong, energized, and balanced by aligning nutrition with biology — not restriction.
Every program I develop is rooted in science, designed for real life, and built around tools that restore your body’s natural rhythm.
I’m so happy to have you here and can’t wait for you to experience how small, consistent changes can completely transform the way you feel — from your energy and digestion to your confidence and clarity.
A Registered Dietitian and a certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner and Perimenopause/Menopause health coach
I'm Zeina Maktabi
"I cannot recommend Zeina enough."
"Zeina has positively impacted my life. She is truly an expert in her field, and her caring and compassionate approach make her a pleasure to work with. I am forever grateful for the positive changes she helped me make. She took the time to really listen and created a personalized plan for me that was tailored to my specific needs and goals, and she was always available to answer my questions and provide support along the way."
– Carine M.
"Absolutely life-changing!"
“I came to Zeina wanting to solve my debilitating PMS symptoms. After working with her, my symptoms practically disappeared! Following her coaching plan and daily tips liberated me from something I have been suffering from for years! Absolutely life-changing!”
– Deema K.
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"She brought so much value to my well-being – both physical and mental. Through her warm, gentle, holistic and personalized approach, she taught me how to listen to my body and nurture it with what it needed at this particular time of my life."
– Lynn
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"Teaming up with Zeina was much more than a regular patient/nutritionist relationship! With her friendliness and capacity to let you open up, she is able to become someone you trust in no time to a point you’re able to unveil personal stuff that has always been bothering you, set aside her very high knowledgeable support and healthy tasty recipes she shares with you to make the weight loss journey easier."
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