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Fat loss over 40 - Is your husband making this look easy? core strength musclemass pilates protein weight loss Jun 07, 2024

Ladies, I hear you...those boys are FRUSTRATING! Whilst you're watching your carbs, limiting your alcohol and trying to avoid the snacks...your men are "accidentally losing weight" or dropping half a stone just by cutting out an occasional chocolate bar!

And whilst I know it's frustrating, there ar...

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Why time isn't the reason you aren't hitting your health goals #menopause menopause at work midlife squeeze time to exercise May 06, 2024

Let's talk about a common misconception that often holds us back from reaching our wellness goals...the idea that we need more TIME to make a real difference in our health.

Personally, I've always found this notion a bit contradictory because for me the less I have on my plate, the less productive ...

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Are your injuries stopping you from starting Pilates? injuries pilates stretch Apr 25, 2024

Very often women wait a little too long to get the help they need, no fault of their own, they are busy and prioritising themselves isn't always possible. The problem is that by the time they come to me, their lists are loooong!

"this hurts", "this is twingy", "I have an ache here", "I cant do XYZ"...

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Will Pilates help with Osteoporosis? diet osteopenia osteoporosis pilates strengt Mar 21, 2024

Often a diagnosis of Osteoporosis is coupled with some instability, weakness and possible pain, which is why Pilates is the absolute BEST place to start!

 

Step 1 - A Pilates programme will wake up the supportive muscles of the body. These are usually smaller and very often less active, but they a...

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Why A Neutral Pelvis Is Worth It back pain core joint health midlife neutral pelvic pilates Mar 08, 2024

Neutral pelvis is a cue that can be baffling if you are new to the Pilates method, but it can make a huge difference to your results, and will benefit you in a selection of ways...

SPINE - a neutrally positioned pelvis supports the health of the spine by distributing forces evenly and minimises po...

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Don't ignore your shoulder pain back pain pilates posture shoulders upperbody Nov 07, 2023

I was having a chat with my hairdresser last week after noticing her wince in pain as she reached upwards to a shelf.  She explained how it was an unfortunate side effect of her job - one that she has to "just live with"

And this is a common problem I see. Injuries, aches, pains, tightnesses, stiff...

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Is your metabolism slowing down? metabolism perimenopause weight gain Nov 03, 2023

Most of us care about our metabolism simply because it relates to weight management.

If it slows down, we gain weight. Right?

Right.

But the question is, has yours actually SLOWED down for good?

Well, let's start with the bad news...yes, post 40 your metabolism is probably working differently, l...

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Can protein help with weight loss in perimenopause? perimenopause perimenopause health protein weightloss Oct 01, 2023

In Midlife, most of us aren't eating enough of the protein that we so desperately need and this can have a knock on effect on our waist line for the following reasons👇🏼

  • Protein levels directly impact on your satiety (how full you feel). 
  • It is harder to digest meaning you are fuller for longer a
  • ...
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Is menopause impacting your work? corporate wellbeing menopause at work menopause in corporate menopause in the workplace workplace wellbeing May 12, 2023

Stress. Anxiety. Energy. Pain. Cognition. Confidence. Fatigue --> All very real symptoms of menopause that are impacting a women's ability to function in her job.

Women in menopause are currently the fastest growing demographic in the workplace and with currently 700,000 midlife women on long term ...

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Claire's Hoisin Salmon for Blood Sugar Balancing in Menopause #bloodsugar #menopause blood sugar balance energy perimenopause protein salmon whole foods May 11, 2023

Inside The Mind-Body-Meno Plan we are in the midst of Blood Sugar Balancing month. One of the things we do is try to help each other with meal suggestions, batch ideas and lunches that we can take to work - all with the aim of keeping us fuller, reducing cravings and boosting energy.

  1. Mix 20ml ses...
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Is your constipation the result of a tight pelvic floor? constipation incontinence pelvic floor pilates tight pelvic floor weak pelvic floor Apr 29, 2023

Constipated...? It could be your pelvic floor.

 

We only hear about the weak pelvic floors, never the tight, but a tight pelvic floor is just as common.

 

Here are some signs that tightness might be a factor for you...

 

🛑You hold a lot of tension in your body - often most obviously in neck an...

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How is your sleep? perimenopause health sleep Apr 25, 2023

Sleep is a topic that comes up with my members a lot and rightly so, because without great sleep, the wheels fall off - we are less productive, less inclined to move, less likely to make good food choices, we experience more cravings and hunger, we feel less in control, our minds race and our mood c...

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