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Janette Benditwithbendle, Studio@61a Mornington Industrial Park. Nepean Highway, Mornington (2026)

07/04/2026

I walked past my mirror in the lounge…

Surrounded by my crystals
and my family.
All treasured.

I caught a glimpse of myself
and thought,
“Ooh who’s that?”

And then I realised

It was me.

So I picked up my phone
and took the photo.

Phone in hand, arms up
trying to catch the light, the angle, the moment.

But what I didn’t expect
was to catch myself.

Not the polished version.
Not the one you try to perfect.

Just…..... me.

And I had a little smile.

Because in that moment,
I saw myself a little differently.

Not as someone to improve
but as someone to recognise.

I’ve always quite liked who I am.
Confident. Grounded. Comfortable in my own skin.

But what I saw in that moment
was something else.

A deeper recognition.

The same woman
just a little more lived in.

A few more lines, yes.
A few more stories.
A little more life sitting gently on me.

And instead of questioning it

I appreciated it.

Still saying yes to life
(with slightly better boundaries 😉).

I read something recently:

“Just as you are, right here and now, is the way.”

And I thought
maybe there’s nowhere to get to.

I’m already here.

And maybe that’s the moment it clicks

Not becoming someone new,
but finally recognising
the woman you already are.

Because the more you live
the more you see.

And these days?

I really like what I see.

And I’m curious

Who else is starting to feel at home
in who they are?

I’d genuinely love to hear where you’re at…
whether you share it here or send me a quiet message 🩷

I’ve written a longer version of this over on Substack… if you feel like a quieter read 🩷

04/04/2026

This is what it’s all about.

Strong.
Mobile.
Capable.

Not perfect.
Not complicated.
Just moving your body in a way that actually supports your life.

At Bend It with Bendle, we don’t chase trends,
we build bodies that can keep up with real life,
lifting, twisting, reaching, walking, living.

Because feeling good in your body?
That’s the real goal.

And it doesn’t matter where you’re starting from.

Just start.

Fun. Functional. Pilates.

11/03/2026

Twelve months ago I received a phone call.

“We would like to offer you the opportunity to be part of The Golden Bachelor.”

Nerves.
Excitement.
Apprehension.

Packing. Repacking. Packing again.
Two 23 kilo suitcases.

Would I use it all?
Yes, and probably more.

No one quite knew how long we would be away or what lay ahead.

And then suddenly I found myself doing something rather unexpected. Writing a poem to a man I had never met.

It began like this:

I may be golden, yet my spirit is ageless,
A heart that dances, wild and courageous.
Five years solo, a chapter ready to end,
A brand new story waiting to be penned.

Soon after came the red carpet moment.

Standing there with nineteen other women, strangers at first, stepping into something completely unknown.

The Bachelor may have brought us together.

But he was not the one who stole our hearts.

The women did.

Arms wrapped around one another in support.
Laughter.
“I’m listening.”

And when filming ended, life quietly returned to normal.

Group chats.
Phone calls.
Events.
Premieres.
Hair and make up, far removed from our everyday lives.

Life continued as usual, just with a little extra sparkle.

And we wondered.

Was that it?

Or only the beginning?

The friendships continued.

And here we are now, twelve months later, together again in Sydney for our reunion.

Dinner.
Dancing.
A cruise.

Reality television brought us together.
Real life kept us that way.

One woman found love with the Bachelor.
The rest of us found something equally extraordinary.

We found love with each other.

My spirit is ageless.

Perhaps that is the real lesson of it all.

Stay curious.
Stay open.
Keep flirting with life.

Because sometimes the love story you think you are stepping into becomes something even more beautiful.

09/03/2026

Reunion weekend.

A few Bridget Jones moments were always going to be part of the story.

It began with a broken suitcase…
which meant transferring everything from my small case into a much roomier one for five days in Sydney.

Positive thinking prevailed.
More space.
More options.
You never know what a reunion weekend might require.

Then came the next Bridget Jones moment.

I arrived at baggage claim, confidently grabbed a pink suitcase, and within seconds realised oops it wasn’t mine.
Quickly placed it back on the carousel, trying to look like someone who absolutely meant to do that.

Only to then realise I wasn’t even at the right baggage claim.

Virgin.

I had flown Jetstar.

At that point all you can really do is laugh at yourself, preferably before everyone else does.

And then Shana appeared, saw me, laughed immediately, no judgement and we were on our way.

My ride-or-die.

If you watched MAFS you’ll understand.

Reunion officially underway.

09/03/2026

Reunion weekend.

A few Bridget Jones moments were always going to be part of the story.

It began with a broken suitcase…
which meant transferring everything from my small case into a much roomier one for five days in Sydney.

Positive thinking prevailed.
More space.
More options.
You never know what a reunion weekend might require.

Then came the next Bridget Jones moment.

I arrived at baggage claim, confidently grabbed a pink suitcase, and within seconds realised oops it wasn’t mine.
Quickly placed it back on the carousel, trying to look like someone who absolutely meant to do that.

Only to then realise I wasn’t even at the right baggage claim.

Virgin.

I had flown Jetstar.

At that point all you can really do is laugh at yourself, preferably before everyone else does.

And then Shana appeared, saw me, laughed immediately, no judgement and we were on our way.

My ride-or-die.

If you watched MAFS you’ll understand.

Reunion officially underway.

24/02/2026

Sometimes my classes aren’t just about movement.
They’re about women supporting women.

Listening.
Celebrating.

Holding each other up, especially when we’re wobbly or out of balance.

In here, we don’t compete.
We connect.
We laugh.

We put a hand on Sometimes my classes aren’t just about movement.

They’re about women supporting women.
Listening.
Celebrating.

Holding each other up, especially when we’re wobbly or out of balance.
In here, we don’t compete.
We connect.
We laugh.

We put a hand on each other’s shoulder.
Share a smile.
And always remind one another, you’re not in this alone.

Some days we’re strong.
Some days we’re tired.
Some days we just show up and that’s enough.

And when one of us loses balance, another is there

Because this is what women should do.
We lift each other.
We balance each other.
We grow stronger together. 🤍each other’s shoulder.
Share a smile.

And always remind one another, you’re not in this alone.

Some days we’re strong.
Some days we’re tired.

Some days we just show up and that’s enough.
And when one of us loses balance, another is there. #

Because this is what women should do.

We lift each other.
We balance each other.
We grow stronger together. 💗💗💗💗

And this is the way it should be. Always. ❤️

20/02/2026

Longevity. Movement. Strength. Community.
Friday mornings at 9.30am are where it all begins.

If you’re navigating menopause, changing energy, stiff joints, or just that “my body doesn’t move like it used to” feeling, this class is for you.
At Bend It With Bendle, we don’t just exercise.

We teach your body how to move properly again.

Because longevity isn’t just about lifting weights, although we absolutely do that too 🤩

It’s about keeping every joint moving, every hip mobile, every shoulder free, every spine flowing.
Our Friday morning class focuses on:

Mobility
Movement
Stretching & releasing
Activation
Balance & stability

It’s a beautiful entry point and from there, we build strength, functional movement and confidence in your body.

And here’s the magic part

You don’t just come for the class.
You find your people.
Women going through the same life stages.
Coffee dates happen. Friendships form. Support grows.

The studio vibe is real and it’s special.
And the GOOD news?

Very soon you’ll also be able to join us online.
This has been a work in progress since last year, and we are so close now, meaning you’ll be able to move with me from anywhere, through my website.

Whether you come into the studio or join us online, we would absolutely love you to be part of our community.

Strong women. Moving better. Living longer.
That’s what we’re building here 💙

Janette
x

14/02/2026

Valentine’s Day came with multiple dates 💕

Date one was a walk in the sunshine with my mum.
Date two with my son Kade, my granddaughter Andy, a delicious cocktail and sunshine.

There wasn’t much time to sit and enjoy it as she kept us on our toes, but her antics and the sunshine kept us smiling. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Love in its simplest form.
Happy Valentine’s Day fabulous humans. Mine was fabulous.

02/02/2026

A brilliant Brisbane weekend = a brilliant Bachelor catch-up.

It began with a missed airplane (don’t ask). Yes It can only happen to me.
A meeting of fabulous minds and personalities, all the Brisbane girls except our beautiful Hamidah, three Melbourne chickies, one Sydney girl, and a few new friends thrown into the mix.

A Rooftop Bar, a perfect spot for great a great cocktail, delicious food, real people, real laughter!

Everyone talking about everything, easy friendships that just feel forever!

The Brisbane buzz grabbed us and there was dancing. Then a new day, arrived like another day in paradise. Sunshine again, outdoor lunches, another cocktail (obviously), and ice creams, eaten normally by most of us… and then there was Bianca 🤓🍦.

A weekend of friends, fun, and a very good reminder that sometimes missing the flight is exactly how you end up where you’re meant to be.

c

Janette Benditwithbendle

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