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Harvesting Good Health

Everyone has the ability to live a life of good health and wellbeing and my passion is to encourage

Being involved in the Fitness Industry for the last 12 years I know all too well that our bodies are designed to move. With a busy life and often putting ourselves at the end of the line we forget how important and how necessary it is that we place importance in our health. There is no time like the present so now is the perfect time to let me guide you in your health and fitness. I can provide individual programs to suit your goals and guide you to create a lifestyle that combines wholesome food and training and in return you will have the benefit of a lifetime of well being.

20/03/2026

Fat Loss v Weight Loss, do you actually know the difference?

If you are forever chasing a number on the scale, this one is for you.

Weight loss is simply the number on the scale going down. That can be from water, muscle, food in your system, it's not just body fat.

Fat loss is different. That’s when your body is actually changing shape and dropping body fat while maintaining (or even building) muscle.

And this is where a lot of women get caught. Your body can be changing, getting stronger, your clothes fitting better and yet the scale barely moves.

That doesn’t mean nothing is happening. It means your body composition is changing. Hang on you might actually be building a bad ass strong body 🤔

In midlife, that is exactly what we want. We don't want to be skinny, we want to be stronger, more supported, and more resilient in your body.

So don’t let the scale be the only measure of progress because it’s only telling you part of the story.

If you want to know more, comment below and I will get in touch.

10/02/2026

Over the last year, I’ve had to face a version of my body I wasn’t really prepared for.

Degeneration in my back meant the training I wanted to do wasn’t the training I could do. And if I’m honest, it knocked me around a bit physically and mentally.

I started to notice something uncomfortable. I wasn’t enjoying my training anymore. I was frustrated that my program felt “limited.”
I was annoyed that I only had a couple of exercises I could safely do. I saw all the rolling, stretching and core work as just warm-up stuff instead of real training.

And that mindset was getting in my way. Before I could move forward, I had to make some big mindset shifts:

Doing less can actually be doing more. I had to stop equating “harder and heavier” with “better.” Smart training beats stubborn training – especially in midlife.

The boring basics are part of the workout. Rolling, stretching and core work became non-negotiable. Looking after my body had to matter more than my ego. I had to respect my boundaries, not fight them.

I had a moment where I pushed outside what I’m “allowed” to do. Guess what happened? Pain returned, lesson learnt.

Midlife bodies don’t reward brute force. They reward patience and consistency. Food is something I can manage every day, no matter what my training looks like.

And good nutrition has the power to fuel me, support me and help me heal.

Midlife doesn’t mean we’re fragile. It means we need to train smarter, not harder.

Sometimes it looks like showing up, doing the basics, and choosing long-term health over short-term ego. I’m learning to work with my body instead of fighting it.

And to every woman out there feeling frustrated by limits, injuries or changes…

We can still be strong.
We can still be capable.
We can still be powerful.

Midlife women are tough as hell and we get to define what that strength looks like 💪

31/12/2025

We all seem to have a moment of reflection on December 31, so I would love to know where your thoughts go today.

Today I am privileged to celebrate entering my 55th year. I celebrate what my body does for me every single day. Not what it looks like. Not a number on a scale. But its strength, resilience, and ability to keep showing up even through challenge or having to adapt around injury.

As I head into another year, my focus isn’t on “anti-ageing”, although I would like less sun spots and wrinkles! It’s on getting stronger, retaining my cardio fitness and mobility.

I get to lead a tribe of incredible women through midlife, a stage that’s often painted as something to fear, when in reality it can be one of the most powerful, grounded, and rewarding chapters of our lives. Yes, it can be challenging. But it can also be deeply empowering when you’re supported, educated, and prioritising yourself.

I bloody love what I do.
And if I can help change the narrative around peri-menopause and menopause from decline to strength, confidence, and capability, then I’m all in.

Here’s to celebrating our bodies.
Here’s to getting stronger in the gym and in life. Most importantly here’s to women who choose themselves.

If that resonates with you, come walk this path with me. 💛💪✨

17/12/2025

I didn’t become this version of myself by thinking about it.

It took time.

It took learning about habits, structure, and showing up even when motivation was nowhere to be found.

Training became my daily outlet a true space that was mine. The more consistent I became, the more confident I felt. The more I listened, learned, and surrounded myself with people who knew more than me, the more educated I became. Progress wasn’t just physical it was mental, emotional, and deeply personal.

I also learnt that my training only truly improved when I learnt how to fuel myself properly and train with intention. Food wasn’t just about aesthetics, it was about energy, clarity, and resilience. That structure and habit-building didn’t just change my body, it shaped how I showed up in life.

In 2016, those habits mattered more than ever. When my gorgeous husband had a serious cycling accident and was placed on life support, I was forced into making life changing decisions under immense pressure. I needed clarity, strength, courage, and resilience. truly believe I had those because I didn’t abandon myself. I kept eating well. I kept moving. I kept grounding myself in the habits I’d built long before that moment.

I’ll never forget the morning after his accident. No sleep. He’d just come out of his first surgery, his heart had stopped on the operating table ❤️and it was 5am. He was stable, and all I wanted to do was move my body. I can still remember it clearly the feeling of running down the Princes Highway, desperately looking for a gym that was open.

Why am I telling you this?

Because the habits and structure I built saved me time and time again. Maybe the habits that you are learning or want to learn will help you as well.

Have I messed up? Absolutely.
Did it feel uncomfortable? You bet.

But I survived it. I grew from it.

So if doing the thing scares you right now like building habits, creating structure, committing to yourself don’t dismiss it.

It might just be the very thing that saves you in the future.

09/11/2025

When we think “metabolism,” we often think calories in, calories out right? The thing is metabolic health is so much more than that.

It’s how efficiently your body uses energy. Think about it like how well it handles blood sugar, stores and burns fat, and builds and maintains muscle.

As we age (especially through peri and menopause), our metabolism naturally changes (its not broken, it just changes!) Hormones shift, muscle mass declines, and if we don’t support it energy, recovery, and strength can start to drop too.

The thing is when we take the time and effort to ensure our metabolic health is great then you are going to notice the following effects:

✨ Steady energy throughout the day
✨ Stable blood sugar with no crazy crashes or cravings
✨ Easier weight management
✨ Strong muscle and good recovery
✨ Clear thinking and better sleep

What is even better is you have the capability of protecting it by doing the simple things like:

✅ Strength train regularly
✅ Eat enough protein
✅ Don’t chronically under-eat
✅ Prioritise sleep and stress management
✅ Move often, even outside your workouts, this is where having a step target is ideal!

The short version is, feed it well, train it consistently, and it will work for you, not against you.

05/10/2025

When we start to disconnect like skip a check-in, stop tracking, avoid our coach, or hide from support. That is often when old habits quietly slip back in.

It’s not because we’ve failed. It’s because we’re human. If I was completely honest, woman in peri-menopause and menopause are one of the worst at it. We think we have to just sit and suffer and we shouldn't complain. I am telling you now the more you talk about it the more you realise you don't need to do this alone.

When life gets hard or messy, and I get it, it happens often. It’s easy to retreat and think, “I’ll get back on track when I feel better.” But the truth is connection is the very thing that helps us feel better.

Growth doesn’t happen in silence. Change doesn’t happen in hiding.

It happens when you lean in. When you share what’s really going on, when you ask for help, when you stop trying to carry it all on your own. It happens when you do the things you don't really want to do.

Let's redefine what living in midlife is all about. If you’ve been struggling in silence, this is your reminder to reconnect. This is the very reason check ins play such a big part in coaching.

You don’t have to do this alone.

I have 3 Premium coaching positions available so if you want to move away from that feeling of isolation comment "Team" below and let's do this 🤛

31/08/2025

Hitting 2L of water a day isn’t just about better energy, digestion, and glowing skin, it can actually influence how well you sleep.

When you’re dehydrated:

🧠 Your body produces more stress hormones (like cortisol). That makes it harder to relax and fall asleep.

💓 Dehydration can cause a higher heart rate and even muscle cramps at night, which interrupts sleep.

🌡️ Hydration helps regulate your body temperature. If you’re dehydrated, it’s harder for your body to cool down, and cooling is part of how we drift into deep sleep.

🧪 Low hydration can also mess with melatonin production (your sleep hormone).

So, being hydrated during the day sets your body up for better sleep at night, as long as you don’t overdo it right before bed.

I get it, getting up during the night because you have hit your water target is not ideal right? So, aim to get most of your water in before late afternoon. That way it keeps you energised through the day and prevents those 2am bathroom trips!

Small shifts in your daily habits like this stack up to big improvements in your energy and recovery.

How close do you get to 2L a day? Let me know in the comments!

02/08/2025

Short answer, Yes 100%.

Bodyweight training isn't just for beginners. It builds strength, stability, control and resilience especially when done with intention

You can challenge your muscles in different ways:

✅️ Using tempo (slow reps)
✅️ Increasing reps or volume
✅️ Changing angles (think Incline push ups to floor push ups)
✅️ Progressing to more difficult variations

Some of the toughest strength moves out there like pistol squats, paused push ups, or high rep Bulgarian split squats don't require a single piece of equipment.

And for woman in midlife?

✔️ Bodyweight movements improve balance, joint control, and confidence in how your body moves
✔️ They're joint friendly and can be adapted around injuries or travel
✔️ They are a great stepping stone to heavier resistance work.

Key point, don't shy away from them ♥️

08/07/2025

Short answer- YES and here’s why.

As estrogen declines during peri-menopause and menopause, we lose one of
our body’s natural protectors and cardiovascular support. Estrogen once helped regulate blood lipids, reduce inflammation, and protect our arteries but when it drops, our risk of heart disease increases significantly.

And here’s something most women don’t realise, 👉 Heart disease is the leading cause of death for females. Not breast cancer. Not anything else. It’s our hearts we need to protect.

I’ve seen this play out personally. Last year, my cholesterol hit the red zone for the first time in my life. And guess what? Once I started HRT, my cholesterol came back down again. It was a reminder that hormones matter and so does how we move.

Cardio is no longer optional, it’s essential. But here’s the good new, it doesn’t mean endless hours on a treadmill. Your daily step target absolutely counts. Don’t underestimate what walking does for your heart and
blood sugar! 1–2 sessions of intentional cardio per week, whether that’s intervals, cycling, a hike, a short run, or a class you enjoy, it all adds up. You don’t have to go hard. You just have to stay consistent.

💪 What about weight training? It’s still your queen. Cardio keeps your heart strong, but weight training is what keeps you powerful, mobile, and resilient.

So yes, cardio has its place, and it becomes more important than ever in midlife. But strength training remains the foundation. Your body deserves both and so does your future self.

-menopause

15/06/2025

I stand here today .... strong, not just in muscle, but in life.

Yes, I built muscle. And yes, it took time. But this wasn't done in perfect conditions.

In the years between these photos I navigated my existence through:

❇️ Caring for my husband after a serious cycling accident
❇️ Was the only income provider for our family for a period of time
❇️ Raised 2 incredible kids through the wild teenage years
❇️ Cared for aging parents
❇️ Oh, did I mention this was during peri-menopause?

And still - I trained.
And I continued to eat well.
Not perfectly. Just consistently.
I kept showing up. For me

Swipe to see what commitment can look like - from 43 to 54. Not overnight.
Not easy.
But so damn worth it.

🌟 Muscle takes time
🌟 Life never slows down
🌟 But you can grow stronger through it all.

When life feels full - you need the grit to keep going. Especially then ♥️

06/06/2025

Yep, I agree.

It changes because you get to rewrite what society has told us about aging.

Entering your 50's is about being strong, energetic, and having confidence in who you are. Because these things do not have an expiration date.

Happy Saturday, beautiful people.

30/05/2025

Training got done.
Meals were simple but supportive.
I didn’t wait for motivation—I leaned on habits.

Midlife isn’t about doing it all.
It’s about doing what matters, even on the full-on weeks. 💛

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