After an Easter break packed with movement, four days at the gym, 10 group exercise classes, and a total of 6,218 calories burned, I’m feeling it. My legs are stiff, my shoulders ache, and my triceps are reminding me that yes, I did push myself a little further this weekend. But when you’re in the flow, especially as part of a challenge like my 50 in 50, taking a break…
Supermarket shelves are packed with ultra-processed foods and misleading label claims and I often feel completely surrounded by sugary products. Until now, I wasn’t always sure what I was buying or how healthy it really was. That changed when a friend, recovering from a recent health scare, introduced me to a new app called Yuka. It’s a free, game-changing food label scanner that takes the guesswork out of shopping. The…
Midlife Fitness: Real Talk from a 49-Year-Old Woman on a Mission At 49, staying fit isn’t about chasing a flat stomach or hitting a dress size anymore. It’s about energy, resilience, confidence and showing up for myself every single day. I’m currently taking on a personal health mission and I call it my 50 in 50 Challenge. It involves achieving 50 wellness wins in the year I turn 50. And…
When I turned 49, I knew something had shifted, not just in my mindset, but in my body too. Energy levels dipped unexpectedly, recovery from workouts took longer, and foods I once loved didn’t sit the same way. That’s when I started fine-tuning my shopping list, not just for health, but for my strength, stamina, and hormone support. As a mum, full-time PR professional, and a woman in perimenopause, my…
March always feels like a fresh start. The air sharpens, the days stretch longer, and nature begins to bloom again. It’s a season of new beginnings – both outdoors and within. This year, I felt it in everything. In the flicker of Chaharshanbe Suri flames. In the first green shoots of our Sabzeh. Even in every drop of sweat on the gym floor! Chaharshanbe Suri – a Perfect Reflection One…
As I approach 50, I’ve realised something important. The journey to a healthier, stronger me isn’t just about hitting the gym hard. It’s about balancing fitness and family. Most importantly, it’s about showing up for myself and no one else every single day. February has been a month of consistency, progress, and fun, with a few lessons in grace along the way. Rhythm and Resilience Let’s kick off with the…
Challenges, growth and self-reflection What a month January has been! Full of challenges, growth, and some much-needed self-reflection. Looking back, I’m proud of what I’ve achieved, even when things didn’t go perfectly. It’s a reminder that showing up counts, especially when it feels tough. Consistency Over Perfection If there’s one thing I’ve learned this month, it’s that consistency is key. Whether it’s been getting to my workouts, taking care of…