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Best Supplements for Women Over 40 (What I Actually Use)

If you’re a woman in your 40s and you’ve ever opened your supplement cupboard and thought,“Do I really need all of this?” — I absolutely hear you. This is one of the most common questions I get asked. So in this post, I want to cover: What supplements are generally recommended for women over 40…

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Fanka Leggings Review Part 2 — Updated Styles Tried & Tested

It’s been a little while since my original Fanka Leggings Review, and since then, Fanka have released some new and updated designs — so of course, I had to try them! I’ve been on a mission to find the best workout clothes for the older woman (I’m talking 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond) you can…

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Easy Turmeric Ginger Shot Recipe (Immune Boosting Morning Tonic)

As soon as the temperatures drop and the sniffles start making their rounds, I’m straight back on my turmeric ginger shots. These little golden wonders are one of my favourite immune-boosting rituals — quick to make, simple ingredients, and packed full of natural goodness. They’re the perfect morning kick-start during the colder months and help…

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Fitness

A Week Training on the Stacy Sims Workout Program (Advanced Power Happens)

In this post I’m going to be taking you through Stacy Sims Power Happens workout. A look inside a Stacy Sims workout program as my original Power Happens review looked at the intermediate program from Stacy Sims and Hailey Happens. That post was really well received, so I thought it would be interesting to take…

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Marks & Spencer Goodmove Activewear Review | Spring 2026

I’m continuing on with my mission to find the best workout clothes for women over 40 (you can see all other reviews HERE) because let’s be honest, once you hit midlife, you quickly realise that bum-scrunch leggings and tiny crop tops are not the only options we want in our workout wardrobes. We want clothes…

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Fanka Leggings Review Part 2 — Updated Styles Tried & Tested

It’s been a little while since my original Fanka Leggings Review, and since then, Fanka have released some new and updated designs — so of course, I had to try them! I’ve been on a mission to find the best workout clothes for the older woman (I’m talking 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond) you can…

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Mounjaro Weight Loss Journey | Before & After Month 1 Results

February 25, 2026

I’ve just completed my first month on a GLP-1 medication, and I wanted to bring you along on this Mounjaro weight loss journey as I share all the ins and outs, plus my before and after pictures…

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Why I’m Starting a GLP-1 Weight Loss Medication (Mounjaro) as a Health & Fitness Coach

January 29, 2026

I feel like I’m coming into some sort of confessional with this post, but this is something I have to be very open and honest about. It does come with some fears and a real feeling of…

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Happy Mammoth Complete Gut Repair Review | My Honest Experience After 3 Months

November 4, 2025

If you’ve ever dealt with gut issues like bloating, gas, or that uncomfortable heavy feeling after eating certain foods, you’ll know how frustrating (and honestly, sometimes embarrassing) it can be. I’ve always been someone with a sensitive…

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New Year Goal Setting: How to Set Goals You’ll Actually Stick To (Without Burning Out by February)

January 2, 2026

After reflection comes intention. If you missed the previous year in reflection post you can still get that HERE Once you’ve taken the time to look back on the year you’ve just lived. tThe wins, the lessons,…

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End of Year Journal Prompts: The Questions I Use to Review My Year (and Reset for the Next One)

December 18, 2025

As we head towards the end of the year I’m always in reflection mode. I’ve always loved the space between Christmas and New Year, that slower, quieter stretch where nothing new has started yet, but the old…

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How To Stick With Diet & Fitness Goals This Year

January 23, 2025

The start of a new year we often come in with all guns blazing with our super determined and motivated. Where you promise to yourself that this year is going to be the year that you actually…

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If ur a midlife woman into health and fitness you If ur a midlife woman into health and fitness you may have heard about Stacy Sims and her workout program, but if you have ever wondered about what’s inside??

This isn’t random workouts or just “getting a sweat on” — it’s structured strength, power, and intentional training designed specifically for women in midlife.

And honestly? It’s pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best way.
I’m lifting heavier, training with more purpose, and feeling stronger than I have in years 💪

If you’ve been curious about the Power Happens program and what it actually looks like…

👉 Go and watch the full video where I take you through a full week of training

Or comment “Sims” and I’ll send you the link directly

#StacySims #PowerHappens #WomenOver40Fitness #MidlifeStrength #StrengthTrainingForWomen
Most women think they need longer workouts to chan Most women think they need longer workouts to change their body composition… but research suggests simply adding load to your body can make a difference.

In one study, participants wore a weighted vest (around 10% of their bodyweight) for several hours a day and after a few weeks researchers saw:

✔ Reduced body fat
✔ Increased lean muscle
✔ Smaller waist circumference

This is why I love using a weighted vest for walks and everyday movement. It’s one of the easiest ways to turn normal steps into strength training.

I’ve linked the one I use in the comments and on stories if you want to try it.

#weightedvest #womensfitnessover40 #fitover40 #strengthtrainingforwomen #fatlosstips
Without your health you have nothing Health and f Without your health you have nothing

Health and fitness is not just about a look. It’s about how u live ur life and working on your health and fitness so I can be around and as physically able as ling as u can

You deserve to take good care of yourself and make your health a priority

#fitness #fitnesslife #fitnessover40 #fitnessmotivation
The formula is literally that…. Keep going. Keep The formula is literally that…. Keep going. Keep going when it’s hard, keep going when things feel good, just keep going

Growing, building, working on yourself, your life

If you don’t give up then success is inevitable 

#morningmotivation #mindsetmotivation
After a week of feeling somewhat off, feeling a li After a week of feeling somewhat off, feeling a little more like myself again. Working hard, not getting enough sleep and attempting to still have some play had me completely wiped

But noticing it and taking a break to slow down a little has me coming back. So today’s session I completed the same workout block as my group class I just pulled back the weights, pulled back the volume and really enjoyed this workout. 

Locals DM to come join classes:
Monday 9:00 Move Better
Monday 17:30 Strength
Tuesday 9:00 Strength
Thursday 9:00 Strength
Friday 9:00 Conditioning 

💪💪#fitnessmotivation
You have to keep going. You deserve to see what ha You have to keep going. You deserve to see what happens when all you hard work pays off

This week has tired me out. Lots on and a few rubbish night sleep has thrown me. But still we go, good things and happening and more to come

Keep going 🙌🙌

#fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitnessover40 #weightlossjourney
Midlife women… is M&S activewear actually worth Midlife women… is M&S activewear actually worth it? @marksandspencer 

I tested a full haul to find out — from budget leggings to jackets — and some of the results genuinely surprised me.

I’m on a mission to find the best workout clothes for women 40+, so you don’t have to waste your money.

For the full post with links comment 'LINKS' or send me a DM and I'll send it over

#WomenOver40 #MSGoodmove #ActivewearReview #MidlifeStyle #FitnessOver40
When u get mountain fomo, u have to force ya self When u get mountain fomo, u have to force ya self out even when tired. Perfect couple hours up at @rocdenfer_officiel 

Thanks for always being the yes woman @mildlyyellow 🙌🙌
Fitness is for life, not just for the summer body Fitness is for life, not just for the summer body goals

So find the joy and appreciation in moving your body. 

O now look at movement as the greatest form of self care and much needed head space in a busy world

#fitness #fitnessmotivaton #fitnessover40
Dreams and goals don’t happen by accident. They Dreams and goals don’t happen by accident. They happen by action!!

Whatever goal you have in your mind, write it down, break it down then today take one action step forward

Step into the uncomfortable 

#goals #goalsettingtips #motivation
My favourite compression leggings for heavy liftin My favourite compression leggings for heavy lifting days. They have the most insane tummy control and also super supportive back band too

They just help me to feel fully supported when I really want to push my heavy lift days. 

These are the Powerband Resistance Leggings from @fankaofficial 

#workoutfits #workoutclothes #gymleggings #fanka #ad
The right time to start making changes to your hea The right time to start making changes to your health and fitness habits does not exist

You are never going to magically start having more time

You just have to get started. Do it when it’s imperfect, start when it’s messy, start when it’s inconvenient

That’s when it will really start to stick

#fitness #fitnessmotivaton #fitnessover40
Starting my weight loss journey on a GLP1 medicati Starting my weight loss journey on a GLP1 medication mounjaro. It’s not been an easy decision to start this and also to share this. As a health coach there are feelings of failure and fear of judgement. But with my challenges with PCOS and insulin resistance I just couldn’t get the weight to come off and was currently sitting at an unhealthy body fat percentage. 

So I’m sharing my journey on using this as a tool to improve my health and regain and healthy body weight and hopefully o prove my PCos symptoms in the prices

2 weeks in I’m 7lb down. Slow and steady is the goal while also maintaining as much muscle as I can. 

#glp1journey #mounjaro
Over 40? The basics matter more than ever. Before Over 40? The basics matter more than ever.

Before you chase the next plan, ask yourself:
✔ Am I sleeping enough? 7-9 hours?
✔ Am I eating enough protein? 30-40g at my main meals
✔ Am I moving daily? 7k + steps
✔ Am I managing stress?

Get these right first. Everything else becomes easier.

Save this for you year long reminder
#midlifehealth #fitnessover40 #simplehealth #newyearfocus
Sometimes your best with be showing up and hitting Sometimes your best with be showing up and hitting a new PB. Other days it’s just getting up and going through the motions. 

Progress is never linear. It’s the never giving up on yourself that matters

#fitnessmotivaton #fitnessinspiration #fitnessover40
Just do your best Just do your best
One of the biggest mistakes I see women 40+ making One of the biggest mistakes I see women 40+ making in the gym is not training with enough intensity.

As Stacy Sims teaches, those last few reps of your sets should feel hard — that struggle is the signal your body needs to:
✔️ hold onto muscle
✔️ support metabolism
✔️ protect bone density
✔️ stay strong as hormones change

This is exactly why I’ve loved the Power Happens programme so much. It’s pushed me to lift heavier, train with purpose, and honestly… I feel stronger now than I have in years 💪

If you want the link to my full review + the programme, comment “Sims” and I’ll send it to you.

#StacySims #PowerTrainingForWomen #WomenOver40Fitness #MidlifeStrength #TrainWithIntent
Iv always been a fan of @leangreens but it’s got Iv always been a fan of @leangreens but it’s got even better as their new blend also contains collagen and creatine 👌. 

Both of which are important especially for us midlife women. And you are getting all the good stuff into one scoop

I add mine into my morning smoothie to make sure I’m topped up with the good stuff for the day

#leangreens #midlifesupport #bestsupplements
Start now, start messy, start when it’s inconven Start now, start messy, start when it’s inconvenient 

Because sometimes ‘I’ll do it later’ turns into never getting it done

#fitnessmotivaton #fitnessover40
We got a snow day so we went to play ❤️ We got a snow day so we went to play ❤️
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