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...
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...
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...
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 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...