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”
Category Archives: Health and Fitness
The Hidden Role of Sleep in Weight Management and Hormone Health
Sleep is one of those things we automatically do, yet don’t give much thought to until we experience problems. We’d all be better off if we understood the importance of sleep from early on, as it is, in fact, one of the most underestimated pillars of health. There’s always so much focus on food choices,Continue reading “The Hidden Role of Sleep in Weight Management and Hormone Health”
Natural Ways to Support Bone and Heart Health After 40
As we progress through our 40s, we have a choice – to carry on the lifestyle habits we’ve had for the last two decades or make changes that support our changing bodies. For many, this is the decade when you notice dips in energy, weight gain, especially around the middle, disturbed sleep and mood changes. Continue reading “Natural Ways to Support Bone and Heart Health After 40”
The 10 Best Supplements for Women Over 40 (Backed by Science)
Suppose you’re a woman over 40 and noticing changes such as low energy, disrupted sleep, slower digestion, increased weight gain, higher stress levels, brain fog, or shifts in mood. In that case, it can be tempting to reach for the latest trending supplement to try to feel better. Midlife wellness has become a big business,Continue reading “The 10 Best Supplements for Women Over 40 (Backed by Science)”
The Best Types of Exercise for Women in Their 40s and 50s
If you’re in your late 40s or 50s, have spent years exercising for that perfect body, avoided exercise altogether or have taken a more sporadic approach – this blog is for you! Exercising in your late 40s and 50s is no longer just about how we look in our clothes. The shift is towards howContinue reading “The Best Types of Exercise for Women in Their 40s and 50s”
Reclaiming Confidence and Body Positivity After 40
For many women, turning 40 marks a turning point in their lives. You may have spent your 20s and 30s trying to fit into unachievable beauty standards, managing society’s expectations with your own internal insecurities. When I turned 40, something shifted. In my 20s and 30s, I had my fair share of insecurities, always focusingContinue reading “Reclaiming Confidence and Body Positivity After 40”
The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Eating for Energy After 40
Let’s be honest, getting older is both a gift and a challenge. With age comes wisdom and a new kind of freedom, yet you’re also faced with lower energy, a digestive system that doesn’t seem to work like it used to and a slower metabolism, despite seemingly doing everything ‘right’. As frustrating as this is,Continue reading “The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Eating for Energy After 40”
Understanding Hormonal Changes After 40: What Every Woman Should Know
Many women experience a feeling of trepidation as they move through their 40s. Built on a common misconception that once women hit 40, everything starts going downhill. We expect to face a period of low energy, weight gain, mood swings, and disturbed sleep, and that’s just a few of the symptoms associated with midlife. Faced with that narrative, it’s no wonder women feel afraid of what’s to come. ButContinue reading “Understanding Hormonal Changes After 40: What Every Woman Should Know”
Why You Keep Falling Off Track, And How to Finally Break the Cycle
Why self-sabotage isn’t lack of willpower but unhealed emotional patterns Are you someone who starts a new health or fitness regime with the best intentions, only to find yourself stopping after just a few weeks? You commit to eating better, cooking using fresh ingredients, moving more, drinking more water, or sleeping earlier, and then suddenlyContinue reading “Why You Keep Falling Off Track, And How to Finally Break the Cycle”
Coaching vs. Information: Why Knowing Isn’t Enough
When it comes to health, we can’t say we didn’t know. If anything, we are swamped with health and fitness advice coming from every platform; Instagram, YouTube, blogs, podcasts – we know we should be eating at the very least 5 different fruits and vegetables a day, drinking plenty of water, spending time in nature,Continue reading “Coaching vs. Information: Why Knowing Isn’t Enough”