It’s Time to Change How You Think About Workout Recovery
When most women think of workout recovery, they picture a rest day, a massage, or maybe an occasional weekend off. It’s seen as a pause; a moment to reset before jumping back into the grind. But the truth is, if you’re a woman in your 40s, it’s time to redefine what workout recovery really means. […]
How Being a Fitness Entrepreneur Taught Me to Train Smarter and Build Better
As a fitness entrepreneur, I spent years living on commission. Every day had to produce. If I didn’t make money, I was failing. The longer I did it, the better I got at it. I tracked every dollar in a spreadsheet, took on more clients whenever expenses crept up, and organized vacations around less busy […]
How to Balance Hormones Naturally
We’ve all heard how our “hormones are out of whack” as we hit perimenopause. But what does that even mean? And more importantly, what can we do about it? For many women in their 40s, figuring out how to balance hormones naturally can feel overwhelming, especially when every headline promises a miracle fix or 30-day […]
Redefining Self Care Rituals: Why True Wellness Starts with Listening to Yourself
When you hear the phrase “self care rituals,” what comes to mind? A bubble bath? A glass of wine? Maybe a night in with your favorite comfort food? We’ve been sold a version of self-care that often masks deeper needs. And while there’s nothing wrong with enjoying small pleasures, many of the rituals we’re told […]
Fitness for Women Over 40: Why It’s Time to Change the Conversation
“I’ve never heard anyone explain it like that before.” That’s what a listener said after hearing me on the Stronger Than Your Boyfriend podcast recently. And for so many women over 40, that’s the moment; when they realize their experience with fitness hasn’t been personal failure… it’s been a mismatch. In this post, we’re breaking […]
How to Improve Bone Density During Menopause
Why This Matters If you’re wondering how to improve bone density during menopause, you’re not alone. If you’re a woman in your 40s or 50s, chances are you’ve been told to “stay active” or “do weight-bearing exercise” to protect your bones. But no one really tells you what that means, or why it matters so […]
How to Be More Active with a Desk Job (Without Adding Another Workout)
If you’ve been wondering how to be more active with a desk job, you’re not alone. Sitting all day can leave your body stiff, your energy low, and your motivation completely zapped. But here’s something we don’t talk about enough – your body wasn’t designed for this. Before the Industrial Revolution, daily life naturally involved […]
How to Recover from Overtraining: What No One Told Me About Pushing Too Hard
If you’ve been wondering how to recover from overtraining, you’re not alone. For years, I lived in a cycle of overtraining, and I didn’t even realize it. To the outside world, I was thriving: leading training teams, training clients, working long hours, and squeezing in my own intense workouts before or after (let’s not forget […]
Healthy Energy Snacks: The Smart Way to Boost Energy and Curb Cravings
If you constantly feel tired, sluggish, or find yourself reaching for snacks just to get through the day, you’re not alone. Many women in their 40s struggle with low energy and constant cravings, often because of nutritional imbalances and poor snack choices. Instead of fueling our bodies with the healthy energy snacks, we grab quick […]
Ways to Motivate Yourself: Why Success Starts with Clarity, Not Just Willpower
We’ve all been there—wanting to work out, eat better, or take care of ourselves but waiting for that magical spark of motivation to make it happen. And when it doesn’t come, we blame ourselves. I just need more willpower. But if you’re struggling, it’s not because you’re lazy—it’s because motivation doesn’t just appear. If you’re […]