I totally get it.
Being a woman, especially a mom, can feel like a never-ending marathon. It seems like we're expected to juggle everything, from keeping the house spotless to managing the kids' schedules and everything in between.
But you know what? It's time to let go of some of that pressure.
We need to share the load and be okay with not being perfect all the time. Take just 20 minutes each day to exercise, and then tackle the rest.
Those dishes can definitely wait!
Prioritizing exercise will give you more energy and sanity, making you a better and happier version of yourself.
In my program, I take a deep dive into your life, create a fitness plan tailored to your body's needs and the equipment you have, and help you carve out the time to make it happen.
If you're interested, shoot me a message and let's set up a free consultation.
I guarantee I can help you make fitness a seamless part of your everyday life.
If you are a woman over 40, you need to know this.
As we age, we need more protein, nearly double what we needed before, to keep making and maintaining muscle.
From 45 onwards ( 5 to 10 years before you reach menopause), our hormones change, and there is an imbalance between estrogen and progesterone.
This can cause a list of symptoms, one of which is a change in body composition; we now tend to hold fat around the waist.
To counteract that, we need to drastically reduce our consumption of processed carbs, such as pasta, pastries, bread and crackers, cookies, and pizzas; white flour becomes sugar in our system, and our bodies can't deal with this high spike of insulin as they used to.
You need to do strength training. Maintaining firm muscles and bone strength is non-negotiable for balance and autonomy.
Too many women eat little to nothing early in the day and devour all their calories at dinner and later; this is counterproductive and can disturb your sleep.
I see many women fasting and, worst of all, not eating after exercise. Fasting can cause more harm than good for a peri- or menopausal woman; our bodies now tend to be elevated in cortisol, the stress hormone and food is what drops the cortisol level. A body high in cortisol is a stressed body, and a stressed body tends to hold weight.
I am 47. I have another half, probably another 1/3 of life full of energy and vitality, to do all I want.
It is the time of life to get our sh%t together. If not now, then when?
To redefine, to make it better for ourselves, and to make it exciting.
Please don’t make yourself miserable by thinking, “I am too old for this or that.” I cringe when I hear that.
Own yourself. Put energy in positive places. Choose people that lift you.
Pay more attention to your nutrition.
Make sure that you exercise; it is non-negotiable for aging with autonomy.
Reframe: What is good about this situation? We always have the choice to reframe our thinking.
I am not saying toxic positive thinking—no one has time for that—I am saying look for the aging situating with another perspective, the feeling of “and now what?” What is my next adventure? What do I want to explore?
Don’t use time as an excuse; by now, we should know that time is relative; what do you prioritise?
Do you prioritise washing and cleaning the house or exercising? Let the house be messy; care for yourself first.
I know you; I am in that place, too; I live there. I specialise in working with women over 45 in fitness and health. But I am more than just specialised in hormone and body composition change. I am passionate about empowering women to get them fitter and stronger in their bodies and minds.
Want to work with me? Let’s chat.
