Fitness and Wellbeing

For as long as I can remember, being active has been part of who I am. Over the years I’ve dipped into just about everything—exercise classes, gym workouts, Pilates, yoga, running, cycling. I loved the variety, the challenge, and the feeling of keeping my body moving in different ways. A couple of years ago, I shared a snapshot of my weekly workouts on social media. Someone commented that it sounded like a lot and asked what days I rested. At the time, I brushed it off. I fel

Weight‑loss drugs can be incredibly effective, but they do not protect muscle , and muscle is one of the most important predictors of healthy aging. Up to 40% of the weight lost can be lean mass, including muscle. This is much higher than the typical age‑related decline, which is about 8% per decade . Muscle loss is especially concerning for mature women because they are already at higher risk for: Age‑related muscle loss Osteoporosis Frailty and falls Slower metabolism. Why

Going through the perimenopause can feel like a total whirlwind. One day you are fine, and another day you feel like a completely different person that isn’t you. Personally, there were times I felt like I was walking through treacle —sluggish, bloated, aches and pains, and just too exhausted to even think about exercise. I knew I couldn’t keep going like that. I wanted a change, so I started looking closely at my eating habits. Here is what I learned on my journey to feeling