Let’s talk about something nearly every midlife woman has done at least once… but no one really talks about properly: Yo-yo dieting. The losing weight → gaining it back → trying a new plan → falling off → starting again cycle. If this is sounding painfully familiar, don’t worry — I’m not here to shame anyone. I’ve coached women for 25+ years and I see this every single day. Most of you started dieting in your teens or twenties, and by midlife, you’ve got decades of “on it / o

Hair Loss & Weight Loss in Midlife: Is There a Connection? (And What to Do About It) If you’re a midlife woman noticing more hair in the shower, a thinner ponytail, or a widening parting…you’re not imagining it . You ’re not alone . And you’re not “just getting older.” Hair loss during perimenopause and post-menopause is incredibly common — but it’s also incredibly distressing. Your hair is part of your identity, and when it starts thinning, it can feel like you’re losing som

Christmas is supposed to be fun, cosy and magical… but for most midlife women, it usually feels like a marathon you didn’t train for. There’s more food, more parties, more alcohol, more late nights, more stress, and more of the emotional and mental load landing on your shoulders. And here’s the tough truth: If you’re already feeling tired, bloated, worn out, overwhelmed or off-track now, piling Christmas on top isn’t going to make anything feel easier. In fact, it usually doe

You’ve probably been told that cardio is the key to weight loss — that more miles, more sweat, and more time on the treadmill equals results. But if you’re a woman in midlife wondering why all that effort is leaving you exhausted instead of leaner, here’s the truth: Your hormones have changed, and your workouts need to as well. Let’s talk about the sneaky role of cortisol, why it spikes during endless cardio, and how that can actually hold you back during menopause. ⚡ First,