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Welcome to Saffron and Cyrus, a space for women’s health, midlife wellbeing, and balancing family, identity, and change.

I write from lived experience, including what it means to be an endomorph who rarely resembles the polished ideal. Strength, not trends, guides my words.



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Forest Holidays Strathyre: our log cabin family break in the heart of …

Family escape to the woods: our log cabin adventure in Strathyre Some holidays feel like they’re plucked from a lifestyle magazine. Others are a touch more… real. Our recent family getaway to Forest Holidays Strathyre in Scotland firmly fell into…

Workout tips for sore muscles; exercise safely and recover faster

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 the Yuka app is the best barcode whisperer for healthy shopping

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…

How to stay fit in your 40s and 50s: simple fitness routines …

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 your…

Shopping list essentials for midlife women who train

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…

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…