I'm off on holiday from tomorrow to the Italian Dolomites and taking a proper break (yes, even from Skool!) — so I won't be around as much for the next week. But I wanted to plant a seed before I go... I've been thinking a lot about strength training lately — and how much it matters for us in midlife. It's not just about muscle. It's about blood sugar stability, bone density, metabolism, and yes — that stubborn "menopause middle" so many of us are dealing with. Dr Stacy Sims's research has been a big influence on how I think about this, and I want to bring some of that into the community in a way that's accessible, not intimidating. So when I'm back, I'm considering running a simple strength training challenge to help us get started (or restarted) — nothing scary, just practical, doable moves you can build into your week. Would this be something you'd want to join? 👇 Drop a comment too if there's anything specific you'd want it to cover (kit-free? time of day? beginner-friendly?) — I'll be reading replies while I'm away and it'll help shape the challenge. See you in a week! 💛

UPDATE - if you’d like a spot in my next cohort, please comment ‘waiting list’ and you’ll be the first to know in the next round. First — thank you to everyone who showed up for last week's Core Four Challenge. Life got in the way for some of us (bank holiday + the hottest week of the year anyone?! 🥵) but Day 6 and 7 are ready to view & do!! Now. Today I want to talk about something that's been on my mind all week. I've spent 18 years working one-to-one with women — through my own private nutrition practice, as a Metabolic Balance coach, and through the Lose & Shape Up programme at David Lloyd — where I helped tons of women transform their body composition, their gut health and their relationship with food. Here's what one of them said: Lose and Shape up - "I lost a stone in about 4 weeks and then a further stone in the next 8 weeks. I felt fantastic, more confident, much more energetic and felt in control of food rather than feeling food was controlling me." — Kay H And another: "Despite a considerable shift in rethinking my food intake — I have lost 19lbs in 12 weeks. I have dropped two dress sizes. I am more energised and fitter than I have been for many years." — Victoria C These results weren't magic. They came from understanding exactly what each woman's body needed — and giving her a simple, personalised roadmap to follow. That's exactly what I'm offering 5 women in this community today. For free. 🔍 Introducing: The Holistic Nutrition Audit This isn't a generic meal plan. This isn't a calorie counter. This is a deep, personalised look at what's actually driving your hunger, your cravings, your energy crashes and your stubborn belly fat — specifically through the lens of menopause. Here's how it works: Call 1 — Before the 30-minute discovery conversation, you fill in an intake form. I listen, you talk. We look at where you are right now and what you most want to change. 5-Day Tracking Period — You complete a simple food diary and a hunger, craving and energy tracker. Real life — not perfection.

Your Core Four 7-Day Challenge has officially begun! Head to the classroom now to find: ✅ Your measurement guide + video ✅ Your traffic light Google Sheet tracker ✅ Your Bristol Stool Chart ✅ My 8-min Pilates for Bloating video (also dropping on YouTube tonight!) I've also shared a little of my personal story in there — the reason I became a Nutritional Therapist — and I hope it resonates with some of you. Drop a🙋‍♀️emoji below when you've checked in for Day 1 — let's see who's with us! 👇

The **Core Four 7-Day Challenge** kicks off tomorrow morning, and I am SO excited to do this with you all. 💜 Here's what's happening this week: 📅 **Every day from Monday**, I'll be posting your daily challenge — each one focused on one of the Core Four pillars. Each post will take you less than 10 minutes to read and gives you one simple, powerful action to take that day. No overwhelm. No perfection required. Just small, consistent steps that actually add up. **And a little reminder about something else exciting…** Our first ever **Thrive Live** — your fortnightly live Q&A with me — is happening this **Tuesday at 5pm** 🎉 This is your chance to ask me anything: → Why is my belly fat not shifting despite eating well? → What should I actually be eating for breakfast? → How do I know if my gut health is affecting my weight? → What does low-impact movement actually look like in practice? No question is too small. No topic is off limits. I've spent 18 years in nutritional medicine and fitness and I genuinely love these conversations — so come ready to chat! **Here's my invitation to you tonight:** Take 5 minutes before bed and think about the ONE thing you most want to get clarity on this week. Bring it to the challenge tomorrow, or save it for Thrive Live on Tuesday. You showed up to this community for a reason. This week, let's make it count. 🌿 See you in the morning! Jackie x *P.S. If there's someone in your life who needs this — a friend, a sister, a colleague — send them a message tonight. The more women around this table, the better.* 💜

I've been working behind the scenes on something I'm really proud of — and I can't wait to share it with you. Starting this Monday, I'm launching our very first **Core Four 7-Day Challenge** — and it's going to help you get clear and back on track. 🎉 Over 7 days, we're going to work through the four pillars that I believe are at the heart of everything when it comes to start losing the menopause belly, feeling stronger, leaner and more energised in midlife: 🌿 Gut health 🩸 Blood sugar stability 🧘‍♀️ Stress management 🏃‍♀️ Low-impact movement Each day I'll be posting education, practical tasks and real conversations, plus a I'm giving you a Task Sheet that I've created in Google and when you've completed the main tasks of the day, it changes from a red light to amber, then green (isn't that amazing, right?) — all designed to fit into your actual life, not some perfect version of it. **And there's more…** From next **Tuesday 20th at 5pm**, I'm launching **Thrive Live** — our brand new fortnightly live Q&A where you can bring your questions, your wins, your frustrations, and get real answers from me directly. No scripts, no slides — just honest, expert conversation. ☕ This community exists because you deserve proper support — not just another programme to follow alone. So — are you ready? 👇 Drop a 'YES' in the comments if you're up for the challenge, and a 'LIVE' if you'll be joining us for Thrive Live on Tuesday! Don't worry if you can't make it, you can pop any questions you have in the comments below or message me and I'll answer them in the live. See you Monday. Let's do this. Jackie x