Robyn's Personal Training

24/02/2026

If you’re not strength training, can I ask you why?
Are you waiting until you feel fitter, lighter, less busy or less sore before you begin?
I’m 63. I’ve been over 100 kilos. I’ve managed back pain, knee surgery, shoulder issues, ankle sprains and a hip that occasionally protests on a simple walk. My digestion has a mind of its own some days.
I’m not perfect. I don’t have a flawless body or a stress-free life.
I’ve worked in supermarkets, banks, offices and classrooms. I run a household where things break, bills need paying and people need care. I support elderly parents navigating their own health challenges.
I’m a real woman with real responsibilities.
And I still strength train. I still meal plan. I still prioritise building muscle and protecting my health.
Because strength training for women over 50 isn’t about perfection. It’s about resilience. It’s about protecting your metabolism, your bones, your joints and your independence.
You don’t need extreme workouts. You don’t need hours in a gym. You don’t need to “start again on Monday”.
You need gradual implementation. A calm, regulated nervous system. Clear healthy habits that fit into your actual life. A simple meal plan and strength program you can follow at home safely.
That’s what I teach.
If you’re ready to build muscle, reduce body fat and feel strong and capable again, message me privately or comment below. Let’s put a realistic plan in place.

16/02/2026

I spent years believing it was safer to stay quiet.
Do the right thing. Keep the peace. Don’t make waves.
Now I’m stepping into something very different.
This book is being published just in time for International Women’s Day on March 8th 2026, and I am incredibly honoured to be one of the authors alongside a powerful group of women.
For much of my life, I believed silence was strength. But I’ve learned that sharing our stories is what truly creates strength. When one woman speaks, another finds courage.
My chapter shares part of my journey from obesity and processed food addiction to becoming a Weight Loss and Strength Coach for women in midlife. Today, through Strong, Fit and Fabulous Women, I support hundreds of women to build muscle, lose weight sustainably, and regain confidence in their bodies.
True vitality is not about shrinking yourself. It’s about strength training, nourishing nutrition, quality sleep, managing stress and choosing yourself.
This book represents more than words on a page. It represents women using their voice.
If you’re ready to feel strong, capable and energised in midlife, I would love to support you.
Join my Strong, Fit and Fabulous Women Facebook Group or send me a message to learn more about my online programs.
Robyn Weight Loss & Strength Coach for Women in Midlife

14/02/2026

When your body taps you on the shoulder… do you listen?
This week stretched me in all the best ways.
I was up early setting up for a trial podcast recording with my dear friend Michele. We recorded a few episodes and we’re edging closer to launch. It’s exciting — and there’s a lot to coordinate behind the scenes.
After that, I taught my strength class… and by the end of the day I felt unusually flat.
The next morning I noticed I didn’t feel like breakfast (very unlike me). I pushed on anyway. Mid-meeting, my body made it very clear I needed to stop.
So I did.
Back to bed. Tea. Early night. Light meals. Gentle care.
And today I woke up feeling vibrant again.
Sunshine through the front door. A long-awaited catch-up with a friend. A new power adaptor for my piano and music filling the house.
The reminder?
We can be strong, driven and building beautiful things… and still need rest.
Honouring your body isn’t weakness. It’s wisdom.
What signs has your body been giving you lately?

09/02/2026

Decluttering Roller Skates 🛼
I didn’t wake up one day and decide to declutter. For a long time, I couldn’t.
When I knew visitors were coming, I’d panic clean and shove everything into the spare room. Shut the door. Avoid it. Those piles became boxes of doom. Looking at them sent me straight into despair and the negative self-talk flooded back. It was overwhelming.
Then life shifted.
After my parents passed away and we brought one of their beds home, our house began a slow transformation. One decision led to another. Beds moved. Rooms changed. Carpets needed replacing. Furniture came out. Cupboards emptied.
Suddenly there was a mountain of STUFF in the living room.
And just as we were ready for new carpet… A leaking shower was discovered. HOLD EVERYTHING. One new bathroom coming up.
Months later, here we are. Three newly carpeted and painted bedrooms. One new bathroom. And finally… I’m facing the boxes of doom.
Then, out of nowhere, I decide I want to learn more piano. Bohemian Rhapsody. Bennie and the Jets. I download Simply Piano. The pianola is out of tune. So I go looking for the electric piano adaptor… and end up emptying a cupboard.
No adaptor. But I find something else.
My old roller skates. Over 40 years old. My feet have grown. I can squeeze one on… but it’s time to let them go.
And it makes me wonder… Will I ever have another pair of roller skates?
Sometimes decluttering isn’t about clearing space. It’s about releasing who we were… And making room for who we might still become.
🛼💗
CTA: What’s something you’re holding onto that might be ready to be released?
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05/02/2026

I remember the day when I could say no to extra food and not feel guilty.

I could even say no to birthday cake at school and not feel bad because I wasn't rejecting the child, I was simply making a decision for myself and protecting my boundaries.

And then what I did next changed everything.

I said "No, thank you." every single time I was ever offered anything at school, even a burger ring from a child's lunchbox. I practised that for so long it changed my identity. The staff and the kids at school now see me as someone who doesn't eat sugar or processed/packaged food. They might not understand why, but that doesn't matter. It helped me to be able to maintain my boundaries.

And now that is one of my 'black and white' rules. I only eat my own food at school. That is how I stick to my meal plan. That is how I have certainty. That is how I know I can maintain my healthy eating plan and achieve my goals.

02/02/2026

I’ve been sitting on some exciting news… and today feels like the right moment to share it. 📖✨
I’m honoured to be featured as part of a co-authored book, launching just in time for International Women’s Day.
It’s been another steep learning curve. New skills, new conversations, and plenty of moments that nudged me outside my comfort zone. But growth often asks that of us, especially when we’re passionate about making a meaningful contribution.
This book brings together women with powerful stories and perspectives, all united by a shared desire to uplift, empower, and create impact. Being part of it feels incredibly special.
More details are coming soon, including what I’ll be sharing inside the book. For now, I’d love your support as I step into this next chapter.
Feel free to comment, share, or tag a woman who you think would love this too. 💖

30/01/2026

Today I flew a plane. Yes… actually flew it ✈️

I had my very first flying lesson this morning and it was exhilarating in a way I didn’t quite expect.

I realised how often we underestimate ourselves. We assume something will be complicated, overwhelming, or “not for people like us”… until we’re suddenly doing it.

I learned so much in a short time. I got to say “I have control” (that part alone felt powerful), learned how to climb and descend, turn left and right, and discovered that yaw is when the whole plane swivels around its vertical axis.

What surprised me most was how much I already knew. My instructor even asked if I was sure I’d never flown before. Maybe in a past life 😄 But truly, I’ve always been fascinated by how planes fly. One of my brothers was obsessed with model aeroplanes and I was his apprentice, running along the oval holding the plane until it lifted off. And apparently, those high school Physics classes lodged themselves somewhere useful too.

The controls were incredibly responsive. Tiny, gentle movements. Almost like imagining the plane doing what you want. Throttle in, throttle out. Slow… fast… steady.

We were up for about 20 minutes. I could see my town from above, the roads I’d driven that very morning, and even a huge quarry near Traralgon I never knew existed. We had to divert slightly because parachutists were jumping from another plane and we watched them float down and land. Unreal.

And then… I went grocery shopping, came home, made lunch. As if it was just another Friday.

It made me wonder… what are you more capable of than you currently believe?
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29/01/2026

This just makes my heart sing with joy. I am over the moon because my new client has taken up the Meal Plan, Shopping List and Meal Prep Procedure I have designed for her and she's flying with it. My fingers are getting all tangled up with excitement posting this. The wires are hot with the flurry of exchanges as she is sharing her successes and I am making even more suggestions and swaps.

29/01/2026

I just love this. My new client is taking ACTION. Look at her beautiful batch of breakfast muffins!

She was a bit worried that she was using 8 eggs for 6 muffins. I suggested swapping some of those whole eggs for just egg whites. I suggested that she could try using 4 eggs plus 120ml of egg whites.

I also suggested that she try using some spices and seasonings, such as tumeric and mustard in the muffins. She is going to use turmeric and cook the veggies she uses with a little fresh ginger. That is only going to add more anti-inflammatory ingredients. She said will cook using olive oil and I will suggest adding a little black pepper to increase the absorption of the turmeric.

Did you know that you can buy a carton of egg whites from most large supermarkets? No need to separate your own eggs and throw the yolk away!

30/12/2025

Around this time of year, people get… antsy.
That familiar thought creeps in “I should have lost weight this year.” Followed closely by “Never mind. I’ll start on the 1st of January.”

So New Year’s Eve becomes the last hooray. The last big indulgence. Eat, drink, celebrate like life begins tomorrow.
Sound familiar?

That’s how New Year’s resolutions are born. And here’s the thing A resolution without a plan is just a wish.

I learned that years ago at a New Year’s Eve party in country Victoria. Bonfire roaring. ZZ Top blasting so loud the neighbouring farmer complained we were scaring the cows. Someone asked me my New Year’s resolution. I’d never even heard the phrase. I think I said I’d give up smoking.

A wish.

When I finally lost 33kg in 6 months, it wasn’t because of a magical deadline or a perfect plan.

I just started.

I focused on results, not timelines. I measured everything. If I saw even a 1% change, I kept going.

Strength training protected my muscle. Tracking what I ate showed me the truth. And understanding my BMR, not my BMI, helped me lose fat without wrecking my metabolism.

What most women want isn’t weight loss. It’s fat loss, energy, confidence and a body that actually works for them.

That requires muscle. And it requires awareness.

Don’t start 2026 with a wish. Start with a plan that suits your body, your life and your future.

That’s exactly what we do inside The Vitality Code.

DM me PLAN to start.

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31/10/2024

The reason you aren't losing weight is because you don't know what your macros are.

25/10/2024