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fwords to live by fwordstoliveby hitting your goals setting goals Aug 27, 2025

Why is Fall the Perfect Time to Reset

  • You’re craving structure. And that’s a good thing.
  • The pressure’s off. Summer’s behind you, and the holidays aren’t here yet - it’s the perfect space to focus inward.
  • Your future self needs you to stop putting this off. Let’s be honest: if not now
 when?
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Aug 20, 2025

Not punishing.
Not exhausting.
Not something you dread or beat yourself up over.

Just movement that supports your body, honors your season of life, and helps you feel strong, mobile, and confident - inside and out.

Because here’s the deal:
You don’t need a 90-minute bootcamp.
You need consistency, var...

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cortisol fwords to live by fwordstoliveby Aug 13, 2025

đŸ˜« Why Is Cortisol a Bigger Deal After 50?

Because your body isn’t bouncing back like it used to.
Hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause already put your system under stress. Add in work, caregiving, aging parents, and the general chaos of life, and you’ve got a cortisol cocktail that lea...

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Aug 06, 2025

I know. That’s a dramatic title.

But stick with me - because it might be exactly the wake-up call we need.
When we think about what’s “killing us,” we picture the big stuff: disease, stress, genetics, the unknown. But what if it’s the small, everyday choices - the ones we’ve normalized - that are qu...

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fwords fwords to live by relationships Jul 30, 2025

Relationships can be messy, complicated, and at times—downright frustrating. People come with their own stories, wounds, and ways of showing up, and when those collide, it’s not always smooth. But even in the middle of the hard stuff, relationships are one of the most meaningful parts of being human...

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fwords to live by fwordstoliveby motivation stay motiivated summer 2025 Jul 23, 2025
  1.  🎧 Create a “Move Anyway” Playlist

Sometimes the only thing standing between you and a 10-minute walk is a fire playlist and a good mood shift.

Make a “Move Anyway” playlist with songs that hype you up, lift you out of a funk, or just make you feel like the main character in your own fitness m...

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Jul 16, 2025

Let’s talk muscles, margaritas and mindset because they bring so much joy.

đŸ’Ș Let’s Talk Muscles

Building and maintaining muscle after 40 isn’t about vanity, it’s about vitality.

It boosts your metabolism, strengthens your bones, improves balance, supports your hormones, and makes you feel like a ...

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f word to live by fwordstoliveby menopause perimenopause postmenopause Jul 08, 2025

First: What’s Actually Going On?
In perimenopause and postmenopause, estrogen, progesterone, and even cortisol can shift in ways that affect:

  • Body temperature regulation (hello, sudden sweats)
  • Mood and anxiety levels
  • Energy dips and sleep disturbances
  • How your body stores and uses fat
  • Hydratio
  • ...
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4th of july faster way to fat loss fwords to live by summer body Jul 01, 2025

Here’s What You Can Focus on This 4th:

Hydration, baby!
It’s hot. You’re sweating. Water is your BFF.
Start your day with 20 oz, keep sipping all day, and if you're feeling bold, throw in a slice of lemon and a splash of gratitude.

Protein First, Fun Next
Want to enjoy all the summer food without the...

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Jun 25, 2025

Why July Just Works for a mid-year Reset

1. You’ve lived a little.
Unlike January, where we set goals based on guilt, July gives you data. You’ve experienced what’s working—and what’s not. You know where your energy dips, what habits feel good, and what’s just not serving you anymore.
2. You’re in mo...

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f word to live by fwordstolvieby summer 2025 Jun 16, 2025

Why does summer feel so hard? Here are a few reasons:

  1. Your Routine Gets Thrown Out the Window

School's out. Travel's in. Bedtimes shift. Work slows down or ramps up. Basically: chaos.

👉 Without structure, our habits lose their anchors.

  1. Food Freedom Becomes a Free-for-All

You’re at the...

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fwords to live by fwordstoliveby health and fitness most admired woman todayswoman Jun 11, 2025

This Win Was Personal
 But It Was Also Bigger Than Me

Yes, my name was on the award.
But when I stood up to accept it, I felt like I was standing up for every woman over 60 who has ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or unsure if her best days were behind her.

Let me be clear: they’re not.

This ...

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