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Women 40+ Strength & Wellness
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20d •
🌸 Hormones After 40 – Day 3: The “I’m Doing Everything Right” Feeling
Have you ever felt like… You’re eating pretty well You’re trying to stay active You’re doing what used to work …but your body just isn’t responding the same? That was one of the most frustrating parts for me. It wasn’t like I “let myself go.” It felt like my body just… changed the rules without telling me. Hormones can impact: - How your body uses energy - Where your body stores fat (hello midsection) - How full or hungry you feel - Even how motivated you are to stay consistent So sometimes it’s not about doing more… It’s about doing things differently. ✨ Small shift to try today: Before changing everything, focus on one anchor habit — like getting enough protein at your first meal or going for a short walk after dinner. Question for you today: 👉 Have you ever felt like your body isn’t responding the way it used to? A. Yes — and it’s frustrating B. Sometimes, depending on the day/week C. Not really, but I’m starting to notice small changes D. I’m not sure what’s going on with my body lately
1 like • 18d
A After age 45 I have no clue what it’s doing. Whose body is this?
19d •
🌸 Hormones After 40 – Day 4: The Mood Rollercoaster
One minute you feel fine… The next, you’re irritated, emotional, or just off—for no clear reason. That was one of the hardest parts for me. Not just feeling it… but not understanding why. Hormones can impact your: - Mood - Patience - Stress response - Even how you handle everyday situations And it can feel like you’re on a rollercoaster you didn’t sign up for. ✨ Small shift to try today: Before reacting, pause and ask: “Is this me… or could this be hormonal?” That awareness alone can change everything. Question for you: 👉 Do you ever feel like your mood or energy shifts out of nowhere? A. Yes — and it’s frustrating B. Yes — like a rollercoaster C. Sometimes, depending on the day D. Not really, but I notice small changes
1 like • 18d
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28d •
Would you rather…
A Do burpees for 5 minutes straight 😅 B. Walk on an incline for 20 minutes 🔥 👇 A or B
1 like • 26d
Ooh, I don't like either option 🙈 I used to be a burpee fan, but my knees aren't as cooperative at this weight. I love a good walk, but I tried the 12-3-30 method (12% incline, 3 mph, 30 min) and ooh, it was tough!!! I got bored quickly, but it totally kicked my butt cardiovascular wise. Don't make me choose 🤣
Mar 5 •
✨ Reset Week — Day 4
Momentum Creates Motivation Most people think motivation comes first. But psychology shows the opposite. Action creates motivation. When you take even a small step, your brain releases dopamine — the chemical that helps you feel energized to keep going. So the secret isn’t waiting to feel motivated. It’s starting small and letting momentum build. ✅ Today’s Reset Step Attach your habit to something you already do. Examples: - Stretch after brushing your teeth - Walk after dinner - Protein after your morning coffee - This is called habit stacking, and it makes routines much easier to stick with. 💬 Quick check-in:What small action did you take today? One word answers work! Examples: walk protein water stretch
2 likes • Mar 5
Walk while listening to book. Chia seed water while I prepare meals.
0 likes • Mar 6
@Brenda Chabot Theo of Golden!
Mar 4 •
🏋️♀️ A Thought I Had While Training This Morning
This morning I was doing a balance exercise — standing on one leg with a kettlebell and lowering into a single-leg squat — and I had a thought… I think I’m still an athlete at 51. When I was younger, I loved sports. I played different sports throughout my childhood and teen years and always loved the feeling of training, competing, and pushing myself. Somewhere along the way though, life changed. Work, family, responsibilities… and for many years it honestly felt like I might never feel that way again. But this morning, balancing on one leg and focusing on strength and stability, I realized something: Being an athlete doesn’t have to mean competing. Sometimes it simply means showing up and training your body with intention. Strength. Balance. Mobility. Taking care of the body God gave us. Maybe being an athlete after 40 just means we refuse to give up on our strength. 💬 I’m curious… Did you ever play sports or consider yourself athletic earlier in life? Or is this something you’re discovering later?
2 likes • Mar 5
Love this video. So controlled, so strong. I was a very strong athlete earlier in life. I played volleyball, basketball, and softball in high school. I was captain of all of my teams. I played competitive/travel fast pitch softball as a short stop through high school. When I got to college I decided to become an athletic trainer, so I hung up my playing days and traveled with my teams and cared for my athletes on and off the field. It was very rewarding, but I missed playing. Once I got married I picked up running 5k's because my husband is a runner and we played softball on adult teams. We were always active together and once we had kids we became an active family. Fast forward to our 50's...we still love being active, but it comes with limitations. My knees get sore quick. His back acts up. I get winded quicker (asthma and out of shape), etc. Luckily, we value our activity so we still make time to play pickleball, a little tennis, walking, paddleboarding... It looks different now and that is ok, but I do still dream about if there will be a day that we will feel good enough to do a 10 miler or another sprint triathlon. I would love to work towards it!
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@melissa-baker-4980
50 years old, married, mom to 3 and a dog. Ready to get healthy again!
Active 18d ago
Joined Jan 1, 2026
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