Welcome!This isn’t your typical midlife mummy blog filled with ‘must-have’ diets and anti-aging tips. I share real stories and honest reflections on family life, personal growth, and what it’s really like to live in a body that doesn’t always match the glossy ideal. I’m an endomorph who loves the gym, loves my food, and isn’t interested in influencer gimmicks or one-size-fits-all advice. If you’re ready for honest, relatable insights, and maybe your next ‘aha’ moment, just keep reading.
I don’t care what my instructor looks like. Not one bit. They could have chiselled abs and a bum you could crack walnuts on. It doesn’t matter to me because it’s all just background noise. What I care about is…
After a ridiculously energetic Easter break, I’m feeling every single bit of it, and maybe regretting it just slightly. Four days at the gym. Ten group exercise classes and over 6,000 calories burned. My legs are stiff, my shoulders ache,…
Why Yuka is what every supermarket trolley deserves Supermarket shelves are a jungle of ultra-processed foods and labels that whisper sweet nothings about “natural” ingredients. I often feel like I’m on a treasure hunt for the truth. But then along…
Midlife fitness is about showing up At 49, staying fit has nothing to do with chasing a flat stomach. It’s about energy, resilience, confidence – and turning up for yourself, even on the days you’d rather pull the duvet over…
My body has developed a personality of its own At 49, my body has developed a personality of its own. Some days it’s a team player, other days it behaves just like a grumpy toddler, stubborn, unpredictable, and offended by…
The world hits refresh March always feels like the world hitting refresh. Days stretch longer. The air bites less. Coffee tastes sharper in the morning light, and suddenly I believe in new beginnings, even if our living room is still…
February highs, laughs, and lessons: midlife, muscles, and little victories Approaching 50 has a way of making things clear: fitness isn’t about looking like a magazine cover or pretending life is organised. It’s about showing up, balancing family and workouts,…