Fitness in Menopause

05/28/2026

is someone whose writing I genuinely admire. In fact, my daughter loves her writing too, because she wrote 'Ginger Mancino, Kid Comedian,' a book we read together in the evening, laughing out loud. Wendi is hilarious and brilliant. So when she took the time to read my book and called me "a bright light to follow during what can be a tough time for a lot of women," I got a bit teary-eyed. 🥹 Gratitude doesn't even cover it.

I also dare to say that this review isn't really about me. It's about you.
✔The woman who deserves to feel like herself again. Not some dimmed-down, white-knuckling-through-it version of herself.
✔ The woman who deserves joy. Not just survival.
✔ The woman who deserves to feel free in her own body, on her own terms.

That's why I wrote New Moves in Menopause. Not to hand you a list of things to endure, but to give you tools to figure out what works for your life now. Tools that can adapt to your life, tools that you can use whenever things change to create a new map. Tools to help you come back to yourself.

Get your copy of New Moves in Menopause, and share your map with me, please. I'd love to see it. Tag a friend who you think can use a fun guide through this roller coaster.
📖 Link in bio.

05/19/2026

"This book normalizes menopause, helping women understand they're not falling apart, they are experiencing a natural biological phase of life."
— Meredith Walker, co-founder Amy Poehler's Smart Girls and author of 'Be Yourself - And Other Bad Advice' (I highly recommend this book!!) ✨

My book, New Moves in Menopause, offers you tools to engage with midlife as a time of freedom, rather than a collection of symptoms. AND reminds you that you can do all that while having fun and talking kindly to yourself along the way. Because you deserve it.

Link in bio to grab your copy. 🔗

05/18/2026

Halle, I am beyond honored. 🥹✨

"Maria has a rare gift for turning what feels like a challenge into an adventure — and this book captures that magic perfectly."
— Halle Berry

This is exactly the thing I've dedicated my life to helping women feel.

Midlife isn't a problem to manage. It's a route to map for the adventure you want to go on. My book, New Moves in Menopause, is the guide that helps you do exactly that: with explorations you will want to do, refreshing honesty, and (I promise) way more fun than you're expecting.

Link in bio to get your copy. 🔗

04/22/2026

Here are the three things I keep coming back to, no matter what's going on.

☀️ Finding joy in simplicity. The "boring" stuff. Not clickbaity, won't go viral, absolutely works every time.

👩🏿‍🤝‍👩🏽 Focusing on connection. Community, community, community. Find your people. Show up for them. That's it.

😊 Finding the inner smile. You'll know it when you feel it. That quiet spark that takes over before you even realize it's there. Like a song that makes you move no matter what mood you're in.

What are your non-negotiables?

I talk about this and much more in my latest blog. To stay in the know, subscribe to my newsletter (you can find a link in my bio).

04/17/2026

You know what’s fun? Taking my What ’s-Your-Menopause-Fitness-Personality-Quiz.
No grades will be handed out, just intriguing information about YOU.

Carve out five minutes and take it here! I'd love to hear what you think and what your results are. Come back here and let me know what your personality is. Tag someone who loves a fun personality quiz.

See the link in my bio to take the quiz!

03/08/2026

Is your house built, or are you just really good at picking curtains?
Foundation, walls, roof: Rate each out of 10. Which part of your house needs the most work right now?
Let's see those honest numbers.

If you want to read the full "construction manual," head over to my website and subscribe to my newsletter (links in bio).

02/25/2026

I am so honored and genuinely grateful to The Ann Richards School Foundation for opening their doors to this conversation. 💛 Talking about perimenopause, menopause, and everything in between isn’t just important, it’s powerful. When schools and communities make space for real conversations about women’s health, we all move forward a little stronger, wiser, and more connected.

I can’t wait to spend this hour together answering your questions, sharing some science, busting a few myths, and bringing a little joy into a topic that deserves curiosity instead of confusion. This will be informal, real, and full of good energy because that’s how learning sticks.

And I’d love to hear from you now: drop your questions in the comments. What are you curious about? What do you wish someone had explained earlier? Your questions help shape the conversation.

If you’re in Austin, please share this post with anyone who might want to join us. The more voices in the room, the better the conversation.

See you on March 3rd. Let’s talk, laugh, learn, and keep making these conversations normal.

We are excited to invite you to attend a very special information session with Dr. Maria Luque, a nationally distinguished menopause, wellness, and fitness expert on Tuesday, March 3rd in the ARS Commons from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

EVERYONE is welcome to attend this one-hour conversation about perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. If you are a woman, or someone who wants to know how to support women who will experience menopause, please plan to attend this informal discussion centered on your questions.

We hope to see you on Tuesday, March 3rd. If you plan to attend, please take a brief moment to respond to this anonymous survey, so Dr. Luque can prepare information based on our questions and wonderings.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdfMV7-kCXV7RkfC3OcTKh2G0OSJV17L_d1dU6ErAku7T_Eg/viewform

12/28/2025

Turns out discipline wasn’t the secret.
Consistency was. Listening was. Choosing habits I can actually live with was.
The unsexy stuff? It works. And I’m officially done pretending otherwise.
Tell me… what “boring” habit are you opting into this year?

10/06/2025

Strength isn’t something you can spot across a room.
It’s about what you can do and how you feel doing it.
What does strong look or feel like for you right now?

09/25/2025

🎤 2026 calendar is open!
Looking for an energetic speaker on midlife, fitness, mindset, or body image? Let’s connect. I’d love to bring the spark to your event. ✨
Tag an event organizer or share with your team if you think I’d be a great fit!