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05/07/2026

The mental side of training is just as important as the physical — and this is something I use myself and with the athletes I’ve worked with.
Next time you hit a hard set, try this:
1️⃣ Take a deep breath before you start2️⃣ Use a cue word to prime your mindset (strong, steady, go — whatever works for you)3️⃣ Focus entirely on technique while you execute4️⃣ Repeat your cue word at the end to anchor the effort
Save this for your next leg day. 💙

This is one of the most under‑recognised issues in perimenopause. I read about this in the BMS Members’ Round‑Up recentl...
30/06/2026

This is one of the most under‑recognised issues in perimenopause. I read about this in the BMS Members’ Round‑Up recently, and it needs shouting about.
Insomnia disorder affects up to 57% of women in perimenopause. Not “poor sleep.” Not “I’m just stressed.” A real, clinical condition with real health consequences.
And here’s the part most women never hear: We’re constantly banging on about hot flushes but only about 27% of awakenings are caused by hot flushes. The real culprit is often hyperarousal — that wired‑but‑exhausted state where your brain simply won’t switch off.
This is why: ✨ Sleep hygiene doesn’t fix it ✨ Magnesium won’t touch it ✨ “Relax more” doesn’t work ✨ And women end up blaming themselves
CBT‑I is first‑line, but some women need more, and if that’s you, that’s okay. Insomnia disorder is a condition, not a personal failure.
We need more awareness of this. Women deserve answers, not guesswork.

27/06/2026

My doctor asked if I was managing my symptoms. Yes. Yes I am 😂 ⛏️
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This is what happens when someone finally looks at the whole picture.Bone health in perimenopause is one of the most ove...
24/06/2026

This is what happens when someone finally looks at the whole picture.
Bone health in perimenopause is one of the most overlooked areas — and one of the most important. Evidence-based. Practical. No unnecessary supplements.
DM me or link in bio. 💙

I’ve got a sweet tooth and I understand all the chat about savoury breakfasts BUT I’ve always found it hard to eat veg f...
21/06/2026

I’ve got a sweet tooth and I understand all the chat about savoury breakfasts BUT I’ve always found it hard to eat veg first thing (🤮). I’ve got a sweet tooth and for years I lived off cereal which only triggered a raging blood sugar spike and set me up for a crash-and-crave kind of day. Not ideal. Now I play around with these blended little shots - just enough sweetness to keep the microbiome happy, support my gut lining, and avoid the spike. After this I have a stabilising protein-and-fat breakfast.
Here’s what’s in this shot: Beetroot, carrot, horseradish, lemon (just a squeeze), water to blend, chia or flaxseed for extra fibre.
Method: chuck it all in a blender (not juicer - you want to retain the fibre), adjust with water / other ingredients as you like. Don’t worry about quantities - just use what you’ve got and play around until you find what you like.
If you need more motivation, here’s why this works: You don’t want a big glucose spike first thing. It stresses your system, ramps up cravings, and leaves your energy and mood on a rollercoaster. Starting the day with fibre, colour and plants gives your microbiome something to work with and helps keep blood sugar steadier.
Down it like you used to down the vodka shots and enjoy your day 🙌🏻!

20/06/2026

The bad sleep. The anxiety. Feeling socially disconnected from everyone around me. Wondering quietly if this was just... who I was now.
I study the psychology of performance for a living. I understand physiology. And I still didn’t have the tools to manage what was happening to my own body.
What eventually worked wasn’t one thing. It was the combination — nutrition, training adapted for where my hormones actually were, and the mindset shifts that stopped me blaming myself.
I share all of it here. The science and the lived reality.
If any of that sounds familiar — you’re not failing. You’re just missing the right information. 💙

16/06/2026

Strength in perimenopause isn’t vanity. It’s strategy.
Muscle mass, bone density, functional power, all declining without resistance training. All protected with it.
Swing thrusts in the garden at 49. Future me says thank you. 💪

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