To join the live chat: 👉 Go to the Calendar tab inside Thrive+40 at 12pm CST and click the Coffee + Coaching session to enter. ✨ Day 1: Energy & Recovery After 40 ✨ 👉 Education tip: Your energy is closely tied to blood sugar stability. After 40, big swings in blood sugar can lead to fatigue and crashes. A simple way to support steadier energy is to eat protein within a couple hours of waking and include protein with every meal. Protein helps stabilize blood sugar and supports recovery — which helps your energy last longer through the day. 👇 Check-in question: When do you feel your biggest energy dip during the day?

Next week we’re starting a short series on Energy & Recovery After 40 — because most women are not lazy or unmotivated… They’re under-recovered. If you’ve ever felt like: ✨ You’re doing “all the right things” but still tired ✨ Workouts feel harder than they should ✨ Your body isn’t bouncing back like it used to You’re not broken — and you’re not alone. This week we’ll talk about how recovery changes after 40 and what actually helps your energy return. 👇 Tell me in the comments: What drains your energy the most right now — sleep, stress, workouts, or busy life?

We just hit 1 month, and I’d love a quick check-in from you 💜 Comment below and share: ✨ One win this month ✨ One thing you’ve liked here ✨ One thing you want more of Even a short reply is perfect — your feedback helps shape this community!

When many women hear “strength training,” they picture: ❌ heavy barbells ❌ long gym sessions ❌ feeling sore, exhausted, or intimidated That’s not what strength training after 40 needs to look like. After 40, strength training is about sending the right signal to your body, not pushing it into stress. What it can look like: ✔ lighter to moderate weights ✔ shorter sessions (15–30 minutes counts) ✔ slower, controlled movements✔ focusing on form, balance, and stability ✔ rest days without guilt Strength training now is about: - protecting muscle - supporting metabolism - improving insulin sensitivity - helping your body feel safe enough to let go of stored fat - And yes — home workouts absolutely count. Dumbbells, resistance bands, bodyweight, or even household items can be effective when done with intention. You don’t need to do everything. You just need to do enough, consistently. 👇 Check-in question: What’s been your biggest hesitation with strength training — time, confidence, equipment, or knowing what to do? You’re in the right place to figure this out 💜

If fat loss feels harder than it used to, there’s a real reason — and it’s hormonal, not a personal failure. After 40, several things shift: • Estrogen declines → your body stores fat more easily (especially midsection) • Insulin sensitivity changes → carbs are handled differently • Cortisol (stress hormone) rises → poor sleep + stress = fat storage • Muscle mass naturally decreases → metabolism slows unless we actively protect it This is why: ❌ “Eating less” often backfires ❌ Cardio-only workouts stop working ❌ Skipping meals increases stress hormones What does help: ✅ Prioritizing protein ✅ Strength training (even light/moderate counts) ✅ Managing sleep and stress ✅ Consistency over intensity We’ll keep breaking this down in simple, realistic ways this week. 👇 Question for you: Which one feels like your biggest struggle right now — sleep, stress, weight, or energy?