People wonder what my exercise looks like these days. From bike in the sunshine getting vitamin D, to the massage table for stretching and massage and infrared on some occasions. I try to move everything. Special thanks to my awesome team. This process takes about an hour I Enjoy! What have you done to move today?

What’s a piece of health advice you followed for years, only to realise later that it didn’t actually work for you? This question came up recently and it really got me thinking. I imagine, like me, most of us did exactly what we were told at the time… things like low-fat everything, being warned not to eat too many eggs because of “cholesterol”, and sugar never really being flagged as an issue as long as the fat content was low. Not to mention the heavy focus on breads and grains in our diet. Looking back now, we can see how much of that advice missed the bigger picture. These days, new guidelines are coming to light that emphasise protein and full-fat dairy, while reducing sugar, carbs and ultra-processed foods. Health advice changes. Bodies change. Life stages change. What worked in your 20s doesn’t always work in your 40s or 50s. And that doesn’t mean you got it wrong. It just means you were working with the information you had at the time. The real skill now is curiosity. Looking back on our decisions with kindness, not judgement, and being willing to adapt as we learn more. So I’d love to open this up to you…What’s a health or nutrition rule you once followed that you see differently now? And what did you learn from that experience? These conversations are powerful because they remind us we’re not alone, and that we’re all figuring this out together.

Some days you wake up feeling fine, but by mid-afternoon you’re completely spent… and you can’t quite put your finger on why. Nothing major has happened, but everything feels heavier than it should. That’s often a sign of energy leaks. They’re not always obvious or dramatic. Most of the time they show up in small, everyday ways. Things like: • overcommitting when your plate is already full • replaying conversations in your head • scrolling without really resting • carrying worries that aren’t yours to carry • pushing through when your body is asking you to slow down Resilience isn’t just about how much you can handle. It’s also about how well you protect your energy so you’ve got something left for the things that matter. Doing a simple “energy audit” can be really eye-opening. Not to judge yourself or overhaul your whole life, but just to notice where your energy is going… and whether it’s coming back to you. So here’s the question I want to leave you with today... Where do you think your energy is leaking right now? And what’s one small change you could make to plug that leak? Like with so many things, awareness is a powerful starting point. Sometimes it’s all you need to begin feeling more like yourself again.

I know everyone in this community is at a different place in life. And this space isn’t about pushing or fixing or having it all figured out - it’s about learning, growth, and rebuilding together. That said, if you’re someone who’s been working on things like creating better routines, rebuilding habits after a tough season, strengthening your mindset or resilience, figuring out what your next chapter looks like and you’re feeling a bit stuck or unsure about your next step, you don’t have to sit with that on your own. I’m always open to a chat. No pressure. No agenda. Just real talk and support where I can help. If this resonates, you can: • comment “check-in” below • or message me privately Either way, I’m really glad you’re here and showing up for yourself. That alone takes courage.

I mentioned on Monday how there's been long held thoughts around fitness being all about how hard we push. How much we sweat. What the numbers say. But in reality, life doesn’t care how many reps you can do in a gym. Life asks different things of our bodies. It asks us to get up off the floor. To carry shopping bags. To feel steady on our feet. To have the confidence to move without fear. To keep doing the things we love as we get older. That’s the kind of fitness I care about - even more so now living with MND. I'm training for LIFE!! That means building strength that supports everyday movement. It means working on balance, mobility and posture. It means choosing exercise that helps my nervous system feel safe and supported, not constantly stressed or depleted. As our bodies change, especially through different stages of life, what we need from exercise changes too. That doesn’t mean we’re doing less. It means we’re training smarter. For me, movement is about staying independent, connected and capable for as long as possible. It’s about supporting my body so it can support my life. So I’m curious… when you think about fitness, what are you really preparing your body for? What do you want your body to help you do, now and into the future? There’s no right answer. Just awareness. Let me know in the comments.