‘Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated’ In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of health advice, supplements, and intricate plans promising the secret to transform our midlife journey. And, with menopause having ‘it’s moment’, I’ve seen a multitude ofContinue reading “Are we overcomplicating midlife health?”
Category Archives: Live Beautiful
What are you waiting for?
It’s that time of year again. One of sadness and also reflection. Next Tuesday will be 31 years since my dad died of sudden heart attack aged 47 – no previous symptoms, no warning, he just died, alone at our farm. I was 24 at the time, had never even been to a funeral (myContinue reading “What are you waiting for?”
The next chapter of your story is up to you
As a midlife woman, you may have found yourself waking up one day, looking around and wondering what happened to ‘you’! In the blink of an eye it may feel like everything has changed. Your body, your mind and your life. Your current health and story is shaped by years of decisions, behaviours, and lifeContinue reading “The next chapter of your story is up to you”
Why I’m Throwing Away the Scales and Living My Beautiful Midlife
I know I’m not alone in saying that in the past I had a scale obsession. Actually, I may even call it an addiction. I feel quite grateful that I now seem to live in a much better place and rarely weigh myself or worry so much about the number it may display. (Though, myContinue reading “Why I’m Throwing Away the Scales and Living My Beautiful Midlife”
8 Transformative 2024 Wellness Trends for Women Over 50
With three decades immersed in the health and wellness industry, I’ve witnessed countless trends. Often trends morph into fads that may produce short term change but generally not long-term sustainable results. Most have come and gone – and some are recycling yet again! However, I believe that 2024 is the beginning of significant change. InContinue reading “8 Transformative 2024 Wellness Trends for Women Over 50”
Menopause weight gain: will I ever feel good about myself again?
Did you wake up one day as a midlife woman transitioning through menopause and wonder what happened to your body, weight and confidence? If so, know that you are not alone. Weight gain seems to appear over night! While research suggests that the average weight gain during menopause is around 2-4kg, many women I speakContinue reading “Menopause weight gain: will I ever feel good about myself again?”
Invest in Health
Invest in Health was my first ever business name 30 years ago. I love this name as it still means so much to me. The year after my dad died when he was 47, my mum and I attended an investment seminar and the presenter (who was probably in his late 70s) said something thatContinue reading “Invest in Health”
Healthy travel – my new approach
I’m heading off on my first ever trip to New York next week and I’ve been thinking today about how I can stay healthy while still enjoying everything on offer. Note – If you are looking for tips on how to stop yourself eating less healthy food and how to do hotel room workouts, thenContinue reading “Healthy travel – my new approach”
Making friends in midlife
As someone who works from home and can be quite the recluse, I also recognise how important it is to form friendship connections with other women – especially as we age. Research indicates that loneliness can increase your risk of illness, premature death and may even be as bad for your health as smoking! HavingContinue reading “Making friends in midlife”
What I have learnt over 30 years about thriving as you age
It’s 30 years on Monday since my dad died of a sudden heart attack when he was only 47. Over the last 30 years, there has been a significant increase in the amount of research conducted and information available about health and wellness. It’s never been easier to gain the knowledge necessary to live aContinue reading “What I have learnt over 30 years about thriving as you age”