There is a lot of noise surrounding women’s health in our forties. On the one hand, this is positive. More conversations are happening, more experiences are being shared, and more women are looking for answers and solutions. But with so many voices offering advice, common myths start to creep in. It can quickly become overwhelmingContinue reading “Metabolic Myths: What’s Really Going on with Your Body After 40”
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The Spring Transition: What’s Actually Happening in Your Body
This time of year is associated with rebirth, new beginnings, and we feel a sudden shift in energy, in nature and our bodies. We’re moving from the slower pace and routine of winter into a lighter, more active time of year. Personally, I enjoy winter and all it offers, and the move into spring feelsContinue reading “The Spring Transition: What’s Actually Happening in Your Body”
The Myth of Motivation: why waiting to feel motivated keeps you stuck, and what actually creates consistency
Even though I’m generally motivated and disciplined, there are still days when I don’t feel like working out. There are mornings when I wake up tired and want to stay in bed longer. Days when I feel overwhelmed. Times when I’m carrying emotional weight, thinking about my dad, or dealing with life’s pressures. Days whenContinue reading “The Myth of Motivation: why waiting to feel motivated keeps you stuck, and what actually creates consistency”
Health Coaching vs Information: Why knowing isn’t enough to create lasting change
I don’t think we can say that we ‘didn’t know’ when it comes to nutrition and health. Everything we need to know is available at the touch of a screen. If knowledge were simply what we needed to make change, we should all be living our healthiest lives – yet that’s not the case. SoContinue reading “Health Coaching vs Information: Why knowing isn’t enough to create lasting change”
The Science of Accountability: Why people achieve with a health coach instead of going it alone
As a health coach and having worked with many clients over the years, I’ve concluded that most people don’t struggle with their health because they don’t care. In fact, many of those who seek support are already trying. They tell me about the books they’ve read, the advice they’ve followed, and the countless attempts they’veContinue reading “The Science of Accountability: Why people achieve with a health coach instead of going it alone”
What I’ve Learned Coaching Men and Women Over 40
Unlike many of my peers who work with women in midlife, I coach both women and men. I enjoy the variety of clients, and after years of coaching, I’ve learnt a thing or two about how they differ. While many of the goals men and women want to achieve sound similar – losing weight, feeling stronger, having more energy – the wayContinue reading “What I’ve Learned Coaching Men and Women Over 40”
The Nutrition Mistakes I See in People Who Are “Doing Everything Right”
The people I work with are committed to achieving and sustaining their health goals. They genuinely care about this, they eat fresh whole foods, move their bodies regularly, drink plenty of water, and prioritise sleep when they can. And yet, many of them come to me feeling tired, bloated, flat, frustrated, or quietly confused asContinue reading “The Nutrition Mistakes I See in People Who Are “Doing Everything Right””
Emotional Eating Is Not a Bad Habit — It’s a Survival Pattern – And it can be changed.
You may have started January with some good intentions around food and snacking, yet in reality, very few people keep that commitment ongoing. For most, life gets busy, and we fall into familiar patterns – and this includes comfort eating, also known as emotional eating. For many, this feels confusing and frustrating and leads toContinue reading “Emotional Eating Is Not a Bad Habit — It’s a Survival Pattern – And it can be changed.”
If You’ve Already Given Up in January, Read This
Happy New Year! How has it started for you? I feel quietly optimistic myself, yet I did start January taking a step back – easing myself into the new year after a very busy December. Yet this was also intentional. As a health coach, I feel the pressure to talk about health goals and supportContinue reading “If You’ve Already Given Up in January, Read This”
How to Manage Midlife Stress Without Turning to Food or Wine, Holiday Edition
The holiday season is often portrayed as a joyful, glittering time of year, and for many, it truly is. It’s a season filled with connection, celebration, warmth, and moments we look forward to all year. But for some women in midlife, this time of year can also bring a specific kind of emotional strain. Joy andContinue reading “How to Manage Midlife Stress Without Turning to Food or Wine, Holiday Edition”