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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Strength Over Skinny: Why it’s time to Rethink Your Fitness Goals
Focusing on muscle, metabolism, and longevity rather than size or scales. A wonderful thing happens as we move through our 40s and into our 50s – the changes we experience in our minds and bodies lead us to reassess our goals. We may have spent decades experimenting with different diets and exercise regimes, trying toContinue reading “Strength Over Skinny: Why it’s time to Rethink Your Fitness Goals “
How to Have Fun and Stay Healthy This Festive Season
It’s here! The holiday season is officially upon us and along with the joy and celebrations comes plenty of indulgences. From Christmas parties to family dinners, it’s a time when temptation surrounds us, and maintaining healthy habits can feel like an uphill battle. However, the goal during this festive period isn’t to lose weight or restrict yourself but to find balanceContinue reading “How to Have Fun and Stay Healthy This Festive Season”
Why We Need to be Looking After Our Gut Health After 40
Research increasingly shows us how important gut health is for physical and mental health. Referred to by many as our ‘second brain’, our gut health plays a crucial role in our overall wellness, influencing everything from digestion to immunity and even mood. You can see why it’s important to pay attention to our gut health whatever ourContinue reading “Why We Need to be Looking After Our Gut Health After 40”
Burnout Recovery: The Best Nutrients, Foods and Supplements for Recovery
Burnout is incredibly common – research by Mental Health UK suggests that: ‘91% of adults in the UK told us they experienced high or extreme levels of pressure or stress at some point in the past year’. This is an alarming figure! In last week’s blog, I looked at burnout, its causes, symptoms, and how to start the emotional recovery process.Continue reading “Burnout Recovery: The Best Nutrients, Foods and Supplements for Recovery”
Stress Coping Mechanisms: Building Resilience & Overcoming Challenges
Despite what you may think or what others may present to you – life is full of ups and downs for all of us, and none of us are immune to the challenges that come our way. There may be times when stress, anxiety, and overwhelming situations can feel like they are pulling us under. Yet, how we cope withContinue reading “Stress Coping Mechanisms: Building Resilience & Overcoming Challenges”
Embracing Exercise for Longevity
If you are over 40 and have not had a regular exercise routine – then this one’s for you! You see, as we get older, maintaining a healthy lifestyle becomes increasingly important, and regular exercise is part of this. There’s a saying – ‘use it or lose it’ and this is true for muscle mass, bone density, brain health and flexibility! If you look towards theContinue reading “Embracing Exercise for Longevity”
Practical Tips for Finding Relief from PMS
Continuing on the theme of hormones, today I’m going to take a look at Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and how to manage symptoms. It’s not something I’ve talked about here before yet it’s a common experience that many women ask me about. It’s commonly thought that we cannot do much about PMS – it’s just part of being a woman and our monthly cycle – right? Wrong! ItContinue reading “Practical Tips for Finding Relief from PMS”
Understanding Midlife Weight Gain: Causes and Solutions for Women Over 40
I work with many women in their 40s and 50s and one of the biggest challenges they face is midlife weight gain. Some have symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause. I would like to point out that not every woman in their 40s is perimenopausal. Perimenopause typically begins in a woman’s 40s, but it canContinue reading “Understanding Midlife Weight Gain: Causes and Solutions for Women Over 40 “
A Holistic Approach to Managing Your Weight
It’s time for a different approach to managing our weight. If you’ve read any of my previous blogs, you’ll know I’m not into dieting. They just don’t work long-term. I’ve worked with so many women who’ve tried all sorts of diets, only to find they put the weight back on again soon after losing it. ThisContinue reading “A Holistic Approach to Managing Your Weight”