[The partial collapse of the Jenny Craig weight loss empire (which opened its doors in Australia in 1983) in the news this week has brought up some memories of my own Jenny Craig experience and the weight loss industry in general. Note, this is my experience and I acknowledge that some people may have foundContinue reading “How Jenny Craig influenced my approach today”
Category Archives: Think Beautiful
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”
Can a health and wellness vision board change your life?
Although I’ve always liked the idea of vision boards, I have to admit I never considered them a legitimate way of changing your life. It wasn’t sciencey (is that even a word!!) or evidenced based enough for me. However, throughout my ironman journey, I continually utilised visualisation techniques to help me get through my trainingContinue reading “Can a health and wellness vision board change your life?”
Midlife women – it’s time to love yourself – more
I don’t about you but I reached my 50s in a bit of a blur. I’d spent the previous 15 years focusing on raising my kids, with some work and other commitments thrown in, to create a whirlwind of a time where my needs were always at the bottom of the list. I woke upContinue reading “Midlife women – it’s time to love yourself – more”
Menopause Metamorphosis
There were many times throughout my menopause transition where I felt the opposite of a beautiful butterfly. It was often confusing, frustrating and really hard. I felt like my entire existence and sense of self was being thrown into utter chaos, amid crazily fluctuating hormones, sleepless nights, sweats and mood swings. I was also determinedContinue reading “Menopause Metamorphosis”
Eat the Ice Cream
This menopause/midlife thing has been a pivotal point in my life. The milestone of reaching half a century of life, together with the major hormonal shift of menopause, has provided me with the opportunity to take some time to think about what ‘health’ really means for me and how I want to live this nextContinue reading “Eat the Ice Cream”
How simplifying improved my menopause and my life
Peri-menopause, menopause and post menopause are definitely having a moment. This is fabulous because finally, women are retreating from life wondering what on earth is happening to their bodies, minds and selves. Finally, we are being made aware of the many aspects of this major hormonal shift that once no-one ever talked about. After all,Continue reading “How simplifying improved my menopause and my life”
What if?
The time has come – either sell the bike or do it all again… I still don’t consider myself a ‘real athlete’. I attempt something and then become somewhat of a blob again quite easily. Real athletes don’t do that. They finish one challenge and then immediately start aiming for the next. Not me. EnduranceContinue reading “What if?”
Post Menopause – the most amazing light at the end of the tunnel
Menopause, for some of us, can be hard. Really hard. Until more recently, no one ever talked about menopause. The whispers I heard were only ever about things like hot flashes. As I transitioned through menopause and symptom after symptom presented themselves, I quickly realised that this menopause thing was a whole lot more involvedContinue reading “Post Menopause – the most amazing light at the end of the tunnel“