Joint Pain in Perimenopause: Why Recovery Matters More Than Ever
I always assumed joint pain in perimenopause was just part of the deal, almost like a badge of honor for being a college athlete. Even in my 20s I watched friends line up for shoulder surgeries or complain about nagging pain while we were throwing back beers on the weekend. By my 30s, I noticed […]
Rethinking Total Body Workouts for Women in Their 40s
When you hear “total body workout,” do you picture bouncing from squats to push-ups to burpees to stair sprints… all in one exhausting circuit? For years, that’s how I approached training and how I thought it was supposed to be done. The goal was to cram as much movement as possible into one workout. Keep […]
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 […]
Do Crash Diets Work? Why Quick Fixes Backfire in Your 40s
eWe wake up thinking: Today I’ll do better. Protein shakes. Salads. Chicken. We ignore hunger because, well… we just ate a few hours ago. And somehow, we can’t fathom how much food is “enough” before it turns into “too much.” We grade our days based on whether we’ve been “good” with our nutrition. It’s no […]
Do Women Need More Sleep Than Men? Here’s What the Research Says
Do women need more sleep than men? Spoiler: It’s not about being soft. It’s about science. It might sound like a loaded question but it’s not about being less tough or more emotional. It’s about how our biology actually works. Women’s bodies and brains are wired differently, especially when it comes to hormones, stress, and […]
Why Resistance Training for Weight Loss Is the Game-Changer You’ve Been Looking For
I remember when I first started weight lifting. It was in college while I was competing as a Division I long distance runner. We would do free weights and some machines, but I was always nervous to lift too heavy, especially on leg day. I worried it would hurt my training runs. That mentality stuck […]
How to Build a Morning Routine for Energy, Strength & Hormone Health
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “If I could just figure out how to build a morning routine that is perfect, everything else would fall into place,” you’re not alone. We’re constantly surrounded by advice that sounds more like a military drill than a self-care strategy: Wake up at 4:30AM. Meditate. Journal. Workout. Cold plunge. […]
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 […]
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 […]