Healthy Midlife: Nutrition, Movement and Menopause Coaching with Sharon

Healthy Midlife: Nutrition, Movement and Menopause Coaching with Sharon Coaching women to rediscover their strength, energy and joy through simple, sustainable lifestyle changes.

Based on 4 pillars:
Nutrition
Movement
Mindset
Hormonal Knowledge

Sharon Gardner MRSPH
Nutritionist, Menopause Coach, Women's Specialist Coach

I nearly didn’t share this story.It isn’t the triumph that it appears to be in the first picture. But I’m always honest,...
03/09/2026

I nearly didn’t share this story.

It isn’t the triumph that it appears to be in the first picture. But I’m always honest, and I couldn’t share it without also including the second picture.

A few weeks ago, I made a mistake. I decided impulsively to climb a hill. I hadn’t prepared properly, I hadn’t eaten enough. I didn’t have enough food or water with me, and it was a hot day. I made it to the top, but I felt awful afterwards.

What made it even worse was that this is exactly what I coach my clients on, preparing properly and fuelling your body for movement.

Shame nearly stopped me posting. But, you know, we are all human and we’ve all made mistakes. Hard though that is to believe when you just see the curated versions of people’s lives on social media. Shame doesn’t survive daylight. Exposing our mistakes lets us see we’re not alone in making them.

And it’s what comes next that really matters. Do we vow never to do the hard thing again? Or do we do the prep, put the work in, and get out there and tackle our hills - whether actual or metaphorical, and be proud of ourselves for pushing past that discomfort?

Next time I’ll make sure I am properly fuelled and hydrated, and respect the weather.

If you want support from someone who understands mistakes happen and who will help you keep pushing forward, send me a message or comment HILL below. I’d love to chat.

If you’d told me 5 years ago in 5 years’ time I would be in Glasgow on the cusp of taking my Personal Trainer practical ...
26/08/2026

If you’d told me 5 years ago in 5 years’ time I would be in Glasgow on the cusp of taking my Personal Trainer practical exam I would have laughed! I wasn’t exercising, I’d had years of a chronic illness, had just recovered from major surgery and I was a full time carer.

But life is full of surprises and your choices stack up. So step by step with hard work and determination (and I’m not going to lie, some mistakes along the way) here I am, a little nervous, but excited about what comes next.

What could your future hold for you?

21/08/2026

A wee update 😊

21/08/2026

A wee update while I was out for a walk in the ‘fresh’ air!

Social media can give you a very skewed vision of what a workout should look like. You don’t need new matching expensive...
20/08/2026

Social media can give you a very skewed vision of what a workout should look like.

You don’t need new matching expensive workout gear. I’ve had this vest for many years!

You don’t need to be in a gym. You can clear a wee space in your living room.

You don’t need lots of equipment. I’ve acquired a few bits over the years but you absolutely can do a lot just with bodyweight and resistance bands.

You don’t need a designer space - as you can see with my very ordinary living room.

You don’t need to look polished and perfect, as you can see by my red face and messy hair.

You just need to show up and move. Get some good music on and start moving. Whether that’s dancing, yoga, weights or whatever you like. Any movement that you enjoy is the perfect starting point. It’s a great way to shake off stress and reconnect with your body.

It’s not a highlight reel. It’s movement in real life. And just like us, it’s imperfect and glorious. How are you moving today? 😊

I absolutely love Autumn, and although we are still officially in Summer I can see signs that the season is starting to ...
18/08/2026

I absolutely love Autumn, and although we are still officially in Summer I can see signs that the season is starting to turn. The nights are slowly creeping in, some leaves are starting to colour, and delicious fruit is ripening.

Brambles are my favourite fruit and I’m very lucky to have access to lots of them growing wild. I feel the tastiness is earned by braving the prickles and the nettles!

Their small size belies the fact that they’re a nutrient powerhouse, perfect to support women in midlife. Among other benefits they are packed full of vitamin C which helps your immune system and iron absorption, and are also a rich source of vitamin K, needed for strong bones. All this plus they’re delicious!

I love them as they are (some don’t make it into the house!), or with my yoghurt or porridge in the morning. But I also love them in an apple and bramble crumble with custard. Some may say that’s not the healthiest way to have them, but I say true health is about balance, and part of that is enjoying food you love as part of an overall balanced diet. Even better if you share it with loved ones.

15/08/2026

Finding joy in movement even when faced with the ironing 😁🤣🎶

15/08/2026

Anyone else need their tunes on to get through the housework?! Bonus is you get to add movement and joy to an otherwise boring task 😁

What are your favourite tunes to get you through those boring jobs?

I have spent a lot of time lately with my nose in my books studying. Today it was nice to take a break and go out to Cra...
14/08/2026

I have spent a lot of time lately with my nose in my books studying. Today it was nice to take a break and go out to Crathes Castle. I love spending time in the garden there, the colours and textures draw the eye and help me to feel calm and regulated.

When you’re overwhelmed and feel like you don’t have time to stop, it’s usually a sign that you really do need to stop and take a pause, even if just for a few moments. Where do you find your little moments of calm?

Here’s a delicious dinner you can make in around 30 minutes with store cupboard and freezer ingredients. You can also do...
11/08/2026

Here’s a delicious dinner you can make in around 30 minutes with store cupboard and freezer ingredients. You can also double up the bean stew and freeze it for future meals.

It’s perfect for those days when you want something quick. Plus it’s full of nutrients to support you in midlife including B12 for energy and brain health, lycopene which is great for heart health, protein to support your body to repair and recover, and fibre to help your digestive health and keep you fuller for longer.

Haddock with tomato and white bean stew

Serves 2-3

Ingredients

1 red onion finely chopped
2 garlic cloves finely chopped
1 tbsp capers chopped
1 tbsp Kalamata olives chopped
1 400g tin chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato puree
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
Splash of balsamic vinegar
Pinch of chilli powder to taste
1 jar of white beans drained
Salt and pepper to taste

Frozen haddock fillets

Method

Pre-heat oven to 180c fan oven

Sauté the onions in the olive oil on a low to medium heat until soft, add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Add tin tomatoes, tomato puree, capers, olives, oregano, chilli and balsamic vinegar. Half fill the tomato tin with water and add to the pan. Cook for a few minutes on a medium heat then add the beans. Add more water to loosen the sauce if necessary. Add salt and pepper to taste. Keep on a low to medium heat while the fish is cooking, adding water if necessary.

Make a loose parcel out of tin foil. Put a little oil on the foil to stop the fish sticking. Close up the parcel and cook as per packet instructions (around 20-25 minutes). Be careful when you check the fish as steam will rush out!

Once the fish is ready plate up the stew and pop the fish on top. You can serve it with salad or extra vegetables if you fancy.

This is a good base recipe which you can swap about with halloumi or chicken instead of fish to mix it up a bit.

Enjoy! 😊

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