I know that sounds almost too good to be true — so let me show you the research first. A major new meta-analysis (pooling data from 13 clinical trials) just confirmed that a simple arm swing exercise — called ASE — produced some genuinely remarkable results in women: • Waist circumference reduced by an average of 4.76 cm (1.8 inches) • Long-term blood sugar (HbA1c) dropped by 0.80% — that's the kind of reduction doctors look for when starting a new medication • Fasting blood glucose fell by over 17 points • HDL ("good") cholesterol increased • Blood pressure improved And you need zero equipment to do it. This week's video is a 5-minute arm swing workout — I walk you through exactly how to do it in this one 3 Minute Video , explain the science behind why it works (especially for belly fat and blood sugar after 50), and keep it completely low-impact. 👉 Watch it here: 5 Minute Video If you've been frustrated that walking alone isn't shifting the belly, or that more intense workouts leave you exhausted and inflamed — this might genuinely change things for you. It's 5 minutes. Give it a go this week and let me know how you feel. With love, Jackie x P.S. I've also put together a free 4-Week Japanese Walking Reset designed specifically for women over 50 — grab it here if you want a structured plan to go alongside my 15 minute Japanese walking video coming out on Monday next week! : https://www.nourishfitmove.com/4-weekjapanesewalkingreset

Before I share, I want to say something important. If you've been eating less, exercising more and still watching your waistline expand — please know it is not your fault. This is biology, not willpower. Menopause shifts fat storage away from just under the skin and into the deeper abdominal area — that stubborn, frustrating "menopause middle." And the old rules simply don't apply anymore. So here's what I'd do differently: 1️⃣ Eat more protein — especially at breakfast This is the one I wish every woman over 50 knew. Adequate protein improves body composition, supports bone density, enhances satiety and helps regulate energy — even without cutting calories. And the research is clear that we need more of it as we age, not less. Aim to get at least 25-30g of protein at your first meal of the day. Think eggs, Greek yoghurt, smoked salmon, or a quality protein shake. This one change alone can stabilise your blood sugar, reduce cravings and start shifting that belly fat. 2️⃣ Stop skipping strength training — and make it heavier than you think This one surprises people! Power-based and strength training specifically helps mobilise belly fat in women — something that doesn't even happen in men. It's one of the most powerful tools we have. You don't need to be in a gym five days a week. Two to three sessions of resistance work — bodyweight, bands or weights — is enough to start making a real difference to your body composition, your energy and even your mood. 3️⃣ Focus on blood sugar before you focus on calories Here's something I see time and time again — women over 50 obsessing over calories, cutting them lower and lower, and wondering why nothing is shifting. During menopause, cortisol is already running higher than it should be. And when we're doing intense exercise on an empty stomach, or going long stretches without proper meals, we're adding more stress to an already stressed system. A stressed body holds onto belly fat — it's simply a survival mechanism. The answer isn't grazing all day either — constantly snacking keeps insulin elevated and plays havoc with both your blood sugar and your digestion.

For those of you that remember the 80s music! Last night I saw a band I've been longing to see for years - ABC (Martin Fry). The great thing was I didn't have to go to a 3 day festival to see them, I could just turn up in Cheltenham and go. Really enjoyed it and thankfully they played a good few from the Lexicon of Love! I've still got that album on vinyl.