Menopause Awareness Day: Fitness, Weight Gain & Feeling Better After 40

by Donna McDermott | Oct 18, 2026 | menopause, peri-menopause, Strength Training, weight loss

World Menopause Day is a reminder that women deserve better information, more support and a lot less pressure to simply get on with it. Have you noticed that your body seems to be changing, your sleep isn’t what it used to be, or the things that once worked for...

Living Well with Osteoarthritis: Why Movement Is Your Friend

by Donna McDermott | Oct 11, 2026 | Pilates, Posture

If you’ve been told you have osteoarthritis, there’s a good chance someone has also told you to “take it easy” or “rest those joints”. It sounds sensible. But for most people with OA, the opposite is true: the right kind of movement...

10 Fat Loss Truths Most Women Over 40 Need to Hear

by Donna McDermott | Sep 27, 2026 | menopause, peri-menopause, weight loss

You’re eating healthier. You’re exercising. You’re trying to be consistent. So why aren’t you seeing the results you expected? If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “How am I working this hard and still not seeing a...

5 Reasons Calories Don’t Tell the Whole Story — And What to Focus on Instead

by Donna McDermott | Sep 15, 2026 | menopause, peri-menopause, weight loss

If you’ve spent years trying to lose weight, you’ve probably been told the same thing over and over again: “You just need to eat fewer calories.” And technically, there is truth in that. If your body consistently uses more energy than you consume, you will...

Supplements for Women Over 40: What’s Actually Worth Your Money?

by Donna McDermott | Sep 6, 2026 | menopause, peri-menopause

If you’re a woman over 40, you’ve probably noticed that the supplement industry suddenly seems very interested in you. There are supplements for your hormones. Your cortisol. Your metabolism. Your menopause. Your belly fat. Your sleep. Your skin. Your...