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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.

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Sizdah Bedar 2025: a day in the woods

April is unpredictable April, one day, it’s crisp and tentative, teasing us with longer daylight and warmth; the next, it’s unpredictable, splashing rain across your windscreen while the sun peeks from behind clouds. It brings the promise of renewal, a…

March 50 in 50 challenge: Fire, fitness and midlife mischief

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: Sweat, strength and laughter

February highs, laughs, and lessons: midlife, muscles, and little wins 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,…

January: Small wins, big results and a month of progress

How I survive the post-holiday slump (without losing my mind) January has the subtle charm of a bad hangover that lasts all month. The holidays are over. The house is eerily quiet without the Christmas tree poking its spiky green…

How to beat the January blues by staying motivated this month

How I survive the post-holiday slump (without losing my mind) January has the subtle charm of a bad hangover that lasts all month. The holidays are over. The house is eerily quiet without the Christmas tree poking its spiky green…

Your best skin after 40: Newcastle’s aesthetic secrets revealed

How you can glow with confidence If you’re over 40 and curious about how to glow with confidence, you’re in the right place. I became a new mum in my 40s. Now, as I approach 50, I’ve realised how important…

My 50-in-50 Challenge for self-love, fitness, and growth in 2025

Fifty and fearless (mostly) I’m turning 50 in 2025. Rather than quietly mourning gray hairs or hiding under a duvet, I’m launching my 50 in 50 Challenge. Half stubbornness, half ambition, all very me. This isn’t just about sweating over…

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