Stronger, healthier, and loving the journey to 40! Because it's not about perfection, it's about showing up and crushing it your own way

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Month One Results: Peri-Menopause Progress, 12cm Gone, and a Vegan Reset

It’s officially February, which means one month of 2025 is already in the books! If you’ve been following along, you’ll remember that I kicked off this year not just with...

When Your Body Feels Like a Stranger: Navigating Perimenopause and Finding Comfort Again

Six months until 40 and I am starting this year with the biggest monkey on my shoulder – perimenopause. Perimenopause has been the guest I never invited but can’t seem to...

Finding My Balance: October’s Roadblocks and Rewards

It’s been a while since I last posted, and oh, what a month it’s been. Life threw a few curveballs, but here I am, ready to share the highs and lows of October. Last...

Leg Day Struggles, Braai Temptations, and a 1kg Victory

Week one is done and dusted, and I crushed 80% of my goals – I’ll take that as a win. The main lesson learned is that Rome wasn’t built in a day. As my quote on my...

Kicking Off October: New Routines, Healthier Habits, and Wine Over Beer

October marks the official start of my journey to be fit and healthy by 40. The whole reason I started this blog was to hold myself accountable, so it’s only right I...

Prepping for the Week Like a Pro!

Is there anything more satisfying than a fridge full of fresh groceries and a plan to match?  I’m telling you, meal prepping is the key to staying on track—especially...

2024: The Year of Swine Flu, Scale Shocks, and Starting Over

The start of 2024 was a busy one. The first half was full of socializing—lots of laughs, drinks, and food. My immune system was a bit wonky, but overall, things were...

The First Leap into This Journey

You’ve probably read the About Me section, so you have some idea why I’m here, but let me go into more detail. I’ve always had an inconsistent relationship with my...