by Donna McDermott | Aug 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’ve ever been told that you need to eat more protein during perimenopause and menopause, you might have thought: “OK… but what does that actually look like?” Because being told to eat more protein is one thing. Knowing how to do it in real life, when you’re...
by Donna McDermott | Aug 16, 2026 | menopause, peri-menopause, Strength Training, weight loss
If you’re over 40 and you’ve spent years doing ab workouts, cutting carbs, and wondering why your midsection still won’t budge — I want to tell you something that took me a long time to say out loud to clients: it was never going to work. Not because...
by Donna McDermott | Aug 9, 2026 | menopause, peri-menopause, weight loss
If you’re wondering why you can’t lose belly fat after 40, you’re not alone. I hear it from women every week. “I’ve cut calories.” “I’ve been doing loads of cardio.” “I’ve lost weight everywhere except...
by Donna McDermott | May 16, 2026 | cardio, online classes, peri-menopause, Pilates, Strength Training
If there’s one thing I’ve learned after 12 years of coaching women, it’s this: You don’t need to choose between strength, Pilates or cardio. In fact, after 40, your body benefits most from a balanced approach that includes all three. So many women feel like they’re...
by Donna McDermott | May 4, 2026 | cardio, Core Strength, menopause, online classes, peri-menopause, Strength Training, weight loss
If you’re searching for a 10 minute workout, you’re likely not lacking motivation—you’re lacking time. And here’s the truth most women aren’t told: You don’t need long workouts to get results.You need simple, structured workouts that fit your life. That’s where the 6...
