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Hoping to be watching sunsets like this in 2 month Hoping to be watching sunsets like this in 2 months time camping at my favourite place in the world ❤️
I’m super excited to be a speaker at the upcomin I’m super excited to be a speaker at the upcoming Weight Loss for Women Summit hosted by Kirstie at @wellwomencoaching (25-27 October) This FREE 3 day summit is for any woman 45+ who is struggling with weight, health and wellness There are 25 speakers who talk about managing weight without ‘dieting’ or restrictive or extreme practices I’ve taken a look at the topics and I personally can’t wait to dive more into things like gut health, inflammation, Mediterranean diet, mindful eating, sleep and many more topics My talk is about about the best exercises for women 45+ - as a midlife woman, it can be useful to exercise in ways that work better with our new hormone status There is a link in my story to sign up for FREE or please dm me for details 😊 #healthyageingcoach #beautifulmidlife #proage #lifebeginsat50 #midlifetransformation #menopositivity
My favourite kind of workout 😊 This photo is f My favourite kind of workout 😊 This photo is from a few years ago in Port Douglas - not sure I could climb like this atm - but I’m aiming to be back to this level of agility by the time I get to visit here again 😊 Sometimes even I find myself occasionally saying ‘I’m too old for this or that now I’m over 50’ but of course, I know I’m not We really are only restricted by our own perception most of the time I didn’t train in the way that gives me this kind of fitness while I was training for the Ironman but as the months go on, I find myself drawn back again to challenging my body in all different ways And it feels good Bring on travel and palm trees 😊 #healthyageingcoach #beautifulmidlife #proage #lifebeginsat50 #midlifetransformation #menopositivity
I just love the way this community of midlife wome I just love the way this community of midlife women continue to advocate for and help each other improve their health, life and happiness I think my very first podcast was with the amazing Mary of @woacertainage Recently, I had another opportunity to be featured on Mary’s podcast - this time, together with @jo_pybus_writer (link is in my story) We chat about exercise and the midlife woman, bringing our similar but unique ideas about how we can make exercise a part of our life as we age Jo has a wonderful ‘regret intolerance’ motto that I just love and have added this to my thought patterns Jo and I have now also struck up a lovely friendship - she is one of those women who I feel like I have known forever, even though it’s only been a month or so I’m so grateful for this connection and all those I am making through this wonderful midlife community 😊 #beautifulmidlife #proage #lifebeginsat50 #midlifetransformation #menopositivity
A reminder to myself - this is one of the reasons A reminder to myself - this is one of the reasons I want to stay fit and healthy as I age I didn’t discover multi day hiking until my late 40s This was on the Milford Track in New Zealand - a solid 9 hour day carrying a 18kg pack (when my kids were smaller than me and I had to carry some of their gear!) Totally loved the entire experience - even the communal bunk rooms, dehydrated food and sand fly bites The best part - getting to see places like this that can only be accessed by foot Can’t wait to travel and hike again when we can again 😊
I still almost can’t believe this but I recently I still almost can’t believe this but I recently had the incredible opportunity to interview Selene @fitchick3 for her @feistymenopause Hit Play Not Pause podcast 1 year anniversary episode! The episode was released today and it’s a long one - because Selene is not only an amazing human but has also had an amazing writing career, an amazing athletic career and now is an amazing leader of this fabulous athletic menopause community (I think I say amazing 2 million times during the talk - sorry, and for my nervous cackle - but that is what this woman is - AMAZING!) Selene is also so generous with sharing her story I find her just such an inspiration, as although she has been an elite athlete, she is also relatable and not afraid to speak about her vulnerabilities Regardless of whether or not you are athletic or menopausal, I think you will find Selene a wonderfull role for all women 😊 Link to the podcast is in my story #hitplaynotpause
Living my best life as a 53 year old post menopaus Living my best life as a 53 year old post menopausal woman 😊 Loving this chapter of my story ❤️ #healthyageingcoach #beautifulmidlife #proage #lifebeginsat50 #midlifetransformation #menopositivity
Preparing my talk for the @feistymenopause Virtual Preparing my talk for the @feistymenopause Virtual Sunmit proved to be a very emotional experience Menopause has been a life changing experience for me - and I have to say, ultimately in a good way I’m hoping that some of what I talked about resonated with the audience - this was a lovely piece of feedback I received I shared about how menopause gave me the opportunity to become much more self reflective It wasn’t until I was writing the talk that I actually fully realised how, for whatever reason, that for basically my entire fertile years, I was crippled with self doubt, many body image issues and inability to take risks Not so easy to accept that I wasted all those years thinking this way Despite the many challenges I experienced throughout my menopause journey, this crazy biological process has been a wonderful gift for me - who would have thought 😂 I’ve improved many areas of my overall health that I had previously neglected, I’ve finally started achieving physical goals that I once never imagined possible as a 23 year old, let alone a 53 old! And, I am now a woman who has found the courage to share her life experience, knowledge and voice with others For those who are struggling with their menopause transition (and don’t get me wrong - I know it can be a struggle!), I believe that there is definitely a shining light at the end of the tunnel - we just need to see and take advantage of it ❤️ Please note that if you didn’t purchase a ticket for the Summit, replays are now available - just head over to the @feistymenopause page for details 😊 #healthyageingcoach #beautifulmidlife #proage #lifebeginsat50 #midlifetransformation #menopositivity
Sexy Ageing Podcast If you are like me then some Sexy Ageing Podcast If you are like me then some parts of ageing and menopause have definitely not been sexy 😂 However, Tracy @sexyageing is helping to addresses many of the issues we experience during this phase of our life in her Sexy Ageing Podcast which not only empowers us but can definitely make us feel much more sexy as we age 😊 I’ve listened to many of the episodes which feature some fantastic experts and inspirational women Tracy has a 30 year background in fitness and a vibrant and energetic interviewer We talk about my Ironman triathlon experience but also delve into topics I haven’t discussed in other podcasts - I really hope you enjoy and get something new out of this chat ❤️ #healthyageingcoach #beautifulmidlife #proage #lifebeginsat50 #midlifetransformation #menopositivity
I’m loving being back in my garden - it was a me I’m loving being back in my garden - it was a mess for most of the last 2 years while I was training for the Ironman Not sure about you but I had to let some things go during that journey Mostly, I had a really messy house and garden - and I also gave up many work opportunities I managed to do the washing, buy and make food and drive my kids around - not much else Did I love having a messy home - not really But I recognised quite early on that if I didn’t prioritise recovery, I was never going to be able to achieve my Ironman goal, especially as a menopausal woman I’m happy I neglected some of those things as I pursued my Ironman dream Crossing that finish line was worth it for me 😊 And, it’s also made me rethink many of my priorities How much do I really need to work? Can I afford to only work with people I like? Do I really need a bigger house? Do I need another black dress (maybe 😂)? Is a great bike ride more important than a clean house? What’s my next athletic goal? Will my family survive if I do another Ironman (probably not 😉) Love to know your thoughts on juggling everything in your live 😊 #healthyageingcoach #beautifulmidlife #proage #lifebeginsat50 #midlifetransformation #menopositivity
I love connecting with likeminded women and I rece I love connecting with likeminded women and I recently enjoyed a long talk with @teresa.e.townsend who is a Menopause and Mental Fitness Coach I’ve already learnt a lot from Teresa and I’m sure you will as well - she has a fabulous attitude to menopause I hope you will join us for this IG live where you are welcome to ask questions and join in the conversation about how we can thrive in menopause #healthyageingcoach #beautifulmidlife #proage #lifebeginsat50 #midlifetransformation #menopositivity
If you are over 50, do you lift weights? I think If you are over 50, do you lift weights? I think this is a critical factor for us to age optimally and one thing I must admit I’ve didn’t do enough of during my Ironman training Lifting heavy things helps us to maintain bone density and muscle mass - both these reduce dramatically at post menopause and as we age We need to take action to minimise the impact I know I don’t want to be a frail old woman and I know strength training will help avoid this For most of us, we do have a choice about how we will be living as a 70 or 80 year old or beyond As gyms are still closed here, I’m in the process of setting myself up better at home I consider this an investment in my health My squat rack has arrived and will hopefully have a bar snd weights delivered soon In the meantime, I have been preparing my body to be able to cope with some heavier loads - ie it’s an important factor to consider - ego needs to take a backseat here so that you get stronger, not injured I know it’s much easier for me as I have a background in lifting but there are some good resources and coaches out there If you are a menopausal woman, I highly recommend you find someone who has a good understanding of what kind of training is most suitable for this stage of life and will also take into consideration any joint issues etc you may have (by the time we have lived around half a century, it’s fairly rare that there isn’t some kind of issue we need to work around 😊) Also a reminder that it’s never too late to start strength training Embracing being a beginner in my 50s in many things has changed my life 😊 Feel free to dm me if you need any guidance about where to start #healthyageingcoach #beautifulmidlife #proage #lifebeginsat50 #midlifetransformation #menopositivity
So strange to think that 3 years ago I woke up to So strange to think that 3 years ago I woke up to this view on my first day at my little Airbnb villa situated at the bottom of the cliff on Santorini (which was only accessible by boat or by foot clamouring up and down hundreds of steps) With us still being in quite strict lockdown here in Melbourne, it makes me so grateful for this amazing solo adventure I took to celebrate my 50th This is one of the reasons I want to live a healthy life as I age - I would have never been able to rent this place and have this unique experience if I hadn’t been fit enough to climb up and down all those stairs each day into Oia Can’t wait to have the opportunity to travel again 😊 #healthyageingcoach #beautifulmidlife #proage #lifebeginsat50 #midlifetransformation #menopositivity
One of the best things about menopause and ageing One of the best things about menopause and ageing for me has been an amazing ability to start stepping way out of my comfort zone In the last couple of years I’ve achieved so many of the life goals I was somehow never able to attempt during my fertile years I’ve spoken about this a lot lately but for me, once my reproductive hormones diminished, my stronger nurturing tendencies also seemed to reduce somewhat and a new me appeared If you have given birth, then you will know that something makes us want to feed and care for our child in an inexplicably strong way Although my children are still my priorities, I’ve now been able to start putting my own needs first more again while also finding the courage to risk failure - both things I found so hard to do in the past Today, I had an opportunity to speak with one of the most amazing women I know (more details to come soonish) Just a few years ago I would have never allowed myself to risk messing this up and found an excuse as to why I couldn’t Was I great - nope But hopefully I’ve done a good enough job And, at 53, I’m finally out there giving things a go I really do feel like things for me are just getting started 😊 (Swipe to see my new multi purpose space - still finalising it but I’m amazed at how a little creativity can change things - my dusty old garage is now my workout/yoga/meditation space as well as a recording studio 😊) #healthyageingcoach #beautifulmidlife #proage #lifebeginsat50 #justgettingstarted #midlifetransformation #menopositivity
I just love that we are finally talking more about I just love that we are finally talking more about how menopause can affect not only our general well-being but also our fitness goals My friend Tenille Hoogland from @elementsportscoaching is such a wonderful advocate for helping active women thrive at this time of life (peri-menopause symptoms can start as early as 35 and last up to 14 years - ie all women need to educate themselves) Tenille has put together an amazing FREE 5 day Virtual Masterclass Series, Perimenopause and Beyond Masterclass Series starting 19 September I’m so excited to be one of the speakers where I talk about how I had to change up my training from peri to post menopause and general menopause issues I’ve attended a previous series Tenille produced and gained so much valuable information that helped with my Ironman training and general menopause management I just know this event is going to be just as fabulous I’m sharing a registration link in my story or please dm me for details ❤️ #healthyageingcoach #beautifulmidlife #proage #lifebeginsat50 #midlifetransformation
After so much time spent in my leggings lockdown u After so much time spent in my leggings lockdown uniform, I’m really looking forward to dressing up once things eventually open up in Melbourne (Photo from a few years ago in one of my favourite dresses - can’t wait to wear it again 😊) #healthyageingcoach #beautifulmidlife #proage #lifebeginsat50 #midlifetransformation #menopositivity
How we view menopause can impact our menopause exp How we view menopause can impact our menopause experience significantly Often, I find that menopause is viewed negatively and as some kind of disease, hormonal imbalance or biological failure I believe that the change in our hormone levels at menopause is actually a sign of female health Every single woman who lives old enough (unless her ovaries were removed prior to puberty) will transition into post menopause There can definitely be challenges during the transition and we may need to make adjustments to optimise our health as our reproductive hormones diminish - that may or may not include hormone treatment depending on your own individual circumstances But I like to remind myself that it is a privilege to age and also to experience menopause I hope to help change the narrative and show that menopause can be a positive and transformational time of life ❤️ #healthyageingcoach #beautifulmidlife #proage #lifebeginsat50 #midlifetransformation #menopositivity
3 months since the Ironman And I still can’t be 3 months since the Ironman And I still can’t believe I achieved this goal! It was such a long 2 year journey - many times it seemed impossible First I had to deal with entering post menopause which caused issues with how I was adapting to training and I ended up pulling out of 2 events Then Covid happened on top of ongoing menopause issues and 2 more events were cancelled But leading up to June I was finally feeling ready Of course then there was a snap lockdown announced in Melbourne Somehow, I narrowly escaped on the last flight out - super stressful! Upon arriving in Queensland I had to follow the Melbourne lockdown (the rules had changed while I was at the airport) And, it wasn’t confirmed until 2 days before the event that I could actually compete Needless to say the taper was kind of stressful But at least I was acclimatised 😊 Race day came The wind had come up but I didn’t care - I was so happy just to have a chance to attempt this dream Great 3.8km swim for me Really hard 180km ride into a lot of headwind but I managed my heart rate well And then the unknown - something you can’t really replicate in training Could I run a marathon (42.2km) after all of that? Apparently I could 😊 I ‘sprinted’ the last couple of kms (ok, I think I was shuffling but it felt like I was sprinting!) Crossing that finish line was one of the most incredible and emotional experiences of my entire life (up there with childbirth and finishing the marathon) During the event, I had to dig deep a lot With no support crew out there (I was there totally alone because of lockdown), it was all up to me I’m actually quite proud of myself for how I handled it I found a strength within myself I wasn’t sure existed We really are capable of so much more than we can ever imagine ❤️ (I also made a reel of the day of you are interested 😊) #healthyageingcoach #beautifulmidlife #proage #lifebeginsat50 #midlifetransformation #menopositivity
I hope you will join the amazing @silvanapatrick_s I hope you will join the amazing @silvanapatrick_stylist and I for our live Insta chat about all things style and menopause When: 16 September - 8pm AEST I’m in awe of Silvana’s skills as a stylist and I consider her one of the most classy midlife women I know I can’t wait to gain some ideas on how to reinvent my style coming out of lockdown (I really need to get out of my leggings 😊) We will also be discussing how fitness and health can help us manage the changes to our bodies that may occur during menopause If you have any questions you would like us to answer please dm us prior Can’t wait for this event ❤️ #healthyageingcoach #beautifulmidlife #proage #lifebeginsat50 #midlifetransformation #menopositivity
Out of crisis comes opportunity… What positives Out of crisis comes opportunity… What positives (if any) have come out of the pandemic, lockdowns etc for you? As I contemplate our continuing quite strict lockdown in Melbourne (well over 200 days now since this thing started), I’m appreciating the opportunities I’ve been provided with I’ve used this time to learn more - for my business that I plan to develop over the coming years and also for myself It’s given me a chance to really think about how I want to move forward over the next decade of my life My biggest commitment for the next few years is still my children, as they undertake the last few years of secondary school and supporting my daughter with her very time consuming horse riding (joys of being an older mum) However, I’m also focusing on my own education - diving deeper into how to optimise menopause and ageing As challenging as these lockdowns have been, I love that it’s given me the chance to find some clarity about where I’m headed and also the time to slow down a little and recognise that I’m not too old to forge an exciting ‘newish’ career 😊 #healthyageingcoach #beautifulmidlife #proage #lifebeginsat50 #midlifetransformation #menopositivity
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