In midlife, your nervous system becomes more reactive, your body simply can't handle stress like it used to. Stress hits harder. Sleep becomes elusive This isn’t you “failing” — it’s biology. But you can support it with simple, calming habits, but you need to find what works for you. It can be anything; coffee with friends, time in nature, listening to a podcast, cooking, baking, running, walking, meditation, spa day, facial, massage. Anything that relaxes you. Here are my fi

Exercise Simplified — Movement That Works With Your Body, Not Against It Midlife bodies don’t want punishment — they want consistency, strength, and recovery. You don’t need long workouts or intense routines. You need little and often, with a focus on strength and mobility. Consistency is key as I keep saying Every single day simply move and do something Gone are the days where you work out for a month to get summer body ready. I'm sorry to tell you that in midlife, movemen

Midlife nutrition isn’t about dieting — it’s about supporting your changing physiology. And it's up to you, change and work with your changing body or push against it (trust me, that won't work!) You are not 35 anymore. Wake up! You can't go mad at the weekend and then diet for 3 days and go back to your original weight. You are no longer a person that can do that. Sorry Your body is now more sensitive to blood sugar swings, stress, alcohol and late‑night eating. Your body is

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GUT HEALTH CHECK LIST - SIMPLIFIED ​ ​ You've probably been hearing a lot about gut health recently and it can be quite overwhelming when...

​ Since I've given up alcohol, my diet has most definitely got better. When I used to drink (and I really didn't drink that much), but...

JUST START There is no way you will go from doing no activity or exercise at all to an hour a day overnight. Start with 10 minutes – or...

After my last post about why you are more susceptible to osteoporosis in your menopause years. Here's a positive post on.. ​ ​ WHAT CAN...

​ ​ The number one thing you can focus on is your STRESS levels and bringing it down. ​ ​ One of the things that you will have noticed is...

​ As we get older and possibly more confident, our mindset regarding our health and fitness changes - if it hasn't, well, it should! ​ ​...

Trouble Sleeping? I've always had trouble sleeping and for many years I just accepted it. This was just me But I've been taking 5 HTP...

​Glycemic Index - Beginners Guide ​ Do you find that you are hungry as soon as you get to work and end up snacking on biscuits? Or do you...

Why Do I Do All I Do? ​ Ok, so I train my body (Move), I make a massive effort with my diet, (Nourish) I try and manage my stress (Relax)...

Most people in general think that it’s men who die from heart disease and not women as they get older. ​ But take a look at this 1st post...

Gut Health Simplified ​ I will be talking a lot about gut health over the next few weeks, so keep an eye out, but here is a little...

Yes, I know it's probably not Monday when you start reading this, but below I'll be telling you to get organised, so you need to start...

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EXERCISING IN WINTER - YOU DESERVE A MEDAL! ​ ​ Exercising at this time of the year is so hard and you have to have a certain kind of...

1 - Quit Sugar 2 - Quit Alcohol 3 - Organise your sleep habits ​I know I'm asking you to give up the good stuff, but if you are truly...

Well I've done it - Dry Jan and Sugar Free Jan DONE!​ ​ How do I feel? - Fantastic!!​ ​ ~ Calmer​ ~ More energy​ ~ Lost weight and weight...