No.47 Nutrition - Health & Wellbeing

27/08/2026

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27/08/2026

Wow! My inspiration today and always Incredible at 72! 👏👏 strength training at any level is the key to life longevity

At 72 years old, former teacher Melanie Lester can squat 100kg and deadlift roughly the same weight as an upright piano. 😧

Just before the pandemic, she decided to step into a fitness class to pull herself through the grief.

What started as a way to feel better quickly turned into a passion for heavy lifting under a personal trainer.

Now, the pensioner from Sudbury in Suffolk is officially competing on the international stage. 🏋️‍♀️

She took home gold in the over-70s category at the British Powerlifting Championships in June.

Her impressive stats include a 100kg squat, a 45kg bench press, and a 135kg deadlift.

"My mother died very suddenly, and it sent me down a dark place, and I felt like I had to do something to get myself out of it," she explained. 💔

Instead of keeping the benefits to herself, the former teacher is now helping other older adults stay physically and mentally active through the charity u3a.

She leads two classes a week for six people to show them how resistance training can protect their bodies as they age.

Alongside 88-year-old fellow weightlifter Mick Wadge, she recently appeared on ITV's This Morning to demonstrate her abilities live on air for presenters Rylan Clark and Josie Gibson.

Beyond the physical health benefits like staving off osteoporosis, she says the sport keeps her connected to people of all ages.

"When I go to the gym there are people in their 20s and 30s and I just feel like one of them," she said.

Melanie continues to train several times a week while representing Team GB at national and international events. 🏅

12/08/2026

I have zero patience 🤣🤣

12/08/2026

Plum jam making day! Yey! Loads of plums this year and some aren’t even ripe yet. So decided to make a start on my jam as last year I had jars that lasted me until Easter this year 🤣

04/08/2026

03/08/2026

I was looking for some on the go protein snacks and found these. 11g per pack is pretty good and only 110kcal. A good replacement for a pack of crisps and helps hit the goal better. Not full of rubbish either 😊👍

18/07/2026

Get in my belly 🥰😍 big bowl of yum post dog walk
250g Greek authentic yoghurt
Creatine 10g mixed in 😁👍
Pineapple, strawberries and blueberries
1tbsp mixed seeds
Around 310kcal, 29g of protein, healthy fats and fibre packed

17/07/2026

9.30am has been taken, just 10am left 😊

I have 2 inbody appointments come available tomorrow at 9.30 and 10am if anyone would like to book in.
Only £15 to find out all about your body composition. Muscle, fat, visceral fat, water, metabolic resting rate and more. Plus if you are trying to reach a nutrition or exercise goal I can advise some tips on how to help with those. Message me to book in

17/07/2026

I have 2 inbody appointments come available tomorrow at 9.30 and 10am if anyone would like to book in.
Only £15 to find out all about your body composition. Muscle, fat, visceral fat, water, metabolic resting rate and more. Plus if you are trying to reach a nutrition or exercise goal I can advise some tips on how to help with those. Message me to book in

15/07/2026

Making good use of my over ripe bananas 😁 and it’s such an easy recipe
3-4 bananas
150g self raising flour
3 eggs
150g butter
Add any extras you like - i used 12 chopped dates for some extra sweetness

Mix it and pour into 8” inch tin. Cook on 160-180 deg for around 30-35min
Packed full of fibre and some added protein and fats with the eggs. Great snack 😊