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,…
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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,…
View PostPacked with protein, peanut butter is my go-to spread for strength training. As National Peanut Butter Day approaches next week (yes, it’s a real celebration!), it’s the perfect time to appreciate this creamy, protein-packed delight. Why peanut butter supports strength…
View PostIf you want to get excited about exercise in the new year but crave something different, why not try boxing? It’s sure to get you fired up and ready to go! At 46, I didn’t expect it to become a…
View PostAs a new mum over 40, I’ve learnt the importance of keeping moving, not just for me, but for little legs Cyrus too. So when this year’s St Oswald’s Hospice Great North Elmer Parade came around, I grabbed the chance.…
View PostWhen my mum died at 65, the day before I was due to start a new job, life did what life does: it knocked the stuffing out of me. Flowers arrived, cards piled up, colleagues offered condolences. I cried, I…
View PostDisclaimer: These are my personal reflections on motherhood and fitness, not a sponsored or collaborative post. Reclaiming fitness and friendship at Great Park Community Centre As a career woman turned sleep-deprived mother, I quickly realised that building a support network…
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