Anita Edwards - Health & wellness Coach

Anita Edwards - Health & wellness Coach Women's health & Wellness coach. Coaching women in midlife through their Menopause journey to help balance hormones with exercise, nutrition & lifestyle habits.

06/10/2025

When you build strength with weights, your muscles, bones, and joints all get stronger — making daily tasks smoother, safer, and less tiring.

It’s not just about the gym. It’s about moving better in life.

Think of compound lifts: like squats, deadlifts, or push presses as “training for real life.” These moves don’t just work one muscle — they recruit several at once, just like the way your body moves in daily life.

✅ Squats → help you sit down and stand up with ease.
✅ Deadlifts → train you to lift heavy shopping bags or pick things up safely.
✅ Overhead presses → make putting boxes on a shelf or lifting luggage feel lighter.
✅ Rows & pulls → build strength for opening heavy doors, carrying kids, or pulling yourself up.

💬 What’s one everyday move you’d love to feel stronger doing? Let me know in the comments.

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04/10/2025

This time last week birthday celebrations at Dubai beach club with and ❤️

🇦🇪 ❤️

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03/10/2025

Sailing through 🇦🇪, soaking up the sunshine and skyline

Living the dream with



03/10/2025

Why “holiday panic” isn’t necessary… when you look after your health all year round

So many women go into a frantic mode before a holiday — cutting calories, doubling workouts, stressing over clothes fitting…

But here’s the truth:
👉 If you’re consistently taking care of your health,
👉 If you’re maintaining a balanced weight all year round,
👉 If you’re nourishing your body instead of punishing it…

…then there’s no need to panic before your holiday.

💡 Your body won’t feel like it needs a last-minute fix.
💡 You’ll feel confident slipping into your holiday clothes without crash diets.
💡 You’ll have more energy to actually enjoy your trip, instead of stressing over food or exercise.

⚖️ Sustainable health isn’t about “holiday prep.”
It’s about building habits that keep you feeling strong, confident, and vibrant all year.

❤️ Imagine arriving on holiday already feeling your best — not worn out from two weeks of restriction.

This is exactly what I help women achieve: steady, balanced, sustainable health so you can live without the panic.

Save this post as your reminder that your health isn’t seasonal.

❤️ And if you're tired of holiday panic, DM me BALANCE and let's chat

Having trouble with stubborn belly fat? It's a very common concern with perimenopausal and post menopausal women. And de...
02/10/2025

Having trouble with stubborn belly fat?

It's a very common concern with perimenopausal and post menopausal women. And definitely my new 'problem area'. On average visceral fat will increase between 5-8% of total body fat in perimenopause and can increase up to a substantial 20% in postmenopause. As our oestrogen levels fluctuate, this can cause us to store unwanted fat around our tummy ☹️.

⚠️ But are you aware of the dangers behind this particular fat? ⚠️

This fat is called visceral fat, and it is often referred to as 'invisible' or toxic. This is because it is sitting around our organs, and we are unable to actually see it, as opposed to the subcutaneous fat that we can 'pinch", that sits under our skin. Some visceral fat is essential as it actually stops our organs from touching but too much can be a serious health issue, and if not under control can cause issues such as diabetes, coronary heart disease and high blood pressure.

So how can we control this fat?

➡️ Eat a balanced and healthy diet. Get as many natural foods as you can and stay away from highly processed goods - anything out of a box, wrapper, or packet, as much as possible.

➡️ Get 30 minutes of moderate exercise daily. Take a brisk walk, get your heart rate up without struggling for breath. Or go for a cycle or a swim.

➡️ Stay hydrated by making water your main choice of drink. Sometimes, we eat when, in fact, we are simply thirsty - this leads us to eating more calories. Stay away from high sugar juices and alcohol as much as possible.

➡️ Portion control. Eat from a smaller plate or take a spoonful of what's dished up off your plate. Sit down and eat slowly.

💥 All information is for educational purposes and not medical advice. If you do have any concerns, visit your GP or seek medical guidance.


Your October Health Checklist for you to continue to support your body through peri/menopause💥Strength Training 2–3x per...
01/10/2025

Your October Health Checklist for you to continue to support your body through peri/menopause

💥Strength Training 2–3x per Week
Helps preserve muscle, boost metabolism, and protect bone density.

👉 Focus on compound moves (squats, deadlifts, push-ups, rows) to maximise results.

💥Daily Protein at Every Meal
Aim for 25–30g per meal to support muscle repair, hormone health, and satiety.

👉 Rotate between lean meats, fish, eggs, Greek yoghurt, legumes, or good quality protein Powder.

💥Prioritise Sleep Hygiene

👉 Consistent bedtime, cool/dark room, and reduce screens before bed.
Even 30 minutes more sleep can lower cortisol and help with weight balance.

💥Walk (and Get Outside) Daily

👉 Walking supports fat metabolism, reduces stress, and helps regulate blood sugar.

Fresh air + daylight helps reset circadian rhythm, easing sleep and mood swings.

💥Support Your Stress Response

👉 Short daily practices: 5 minutes of breathwork, journaling, meditation, or gentle stretching.

Reducing cortisol helps balance ostrogen/progesterone shifts and lowers belly fat storage

💥 These aren’t “new October habits”—they’re anchors. Keeping them consistent with you through hormone fluctuations and seasonal changes.



Can you believe we’re in the last 3 months of the year? This is such a powerful time to pause and reflect.Think back to ...
01/10/2025

Can you believe we’re in the last 3 months of the year?

This is such a powerful time to pause and reflect.
Think back to the goals or intentions you set at the start of the year…

Personal goal to me since turning 50 in May is to relax into this stage of life....and so far I'm not doing too bad ❤️

➡️ Have you moved closer to them?
➡️ Do you feel proud of the progress you’ve made?
➡️ What does success look like for you right now?

Maybe you’ve crushed some goals, maybe others shifted, or maybe life took you on a completely different path. And that’s okay—because every step has taught you something valuable.

The last stretch of the year isn’t about hustling to “catch up.”
It’s about choosing how you want to finish: with intention, with gratitude, and with a sense of alignment to what matters most.

I will continue to stay strong as I grow older—so I can keep my independence, my freedom, and the energy to enjoy what matters most. 💪💕

So ask yourself: What’s one thing I can do between now and December to feel proud of how I finish this year?

You’ve still got time.

You’ve still got a choice.

And you’ve still got the power to write the ending to your 2025 story 🤍


HURRY! Only 1 space left at £996-Week Perimenopause Muscle & Menopause Programme 🌸 ✨ For Women Who Want Energy, Balance ...
30/09/2025

HURRY! Only 1 space left at £99

6-Week Perimenopause Muscle & Menopause Programme 🌸

✨ For Women Who Want Energy, Balance & Confidence Back ✨

Are you tired of…
❌ Low energy and mid-afternoon crashes
❌ Stubborn weight gain around your middle
❌ Feeling bloated, moody, or out of balance
❌ Confusing nutrition advice that doesn’t work for YOUR body anymore

You’re not alone — and the good news is, you don’t have to “just live with it.”

💪 Introducing the 6-Week Perimenopause Reset — a programme designed exclusively for women in their 40s & 50s who want to:
✔️ Boost energy & beat fatigue
✔️ Build muscle & feel strong with a gym-based training plan
✔️ Support hormones & metabolism with easy-to-follow nutrition
✔️ Build long-term, sustainable habits (no fad diets, no extremes)

What You Get:

🍎 A 6-Week rotational nutrition Plan tailored to perimenopausal needs (protein-focused, hormone-supporting, flexible with food swaps)
🏋️‍♀️ Weekly 60-minute gym programme designed to build strength, increase metabolism & support fat loss
🛒 Weekly shopping list template to make healthy eating simple
🧘 Lifestyle & habit coaching to reduce stress and support balance

All supported through a private WhatsApp group

Who This Is For:

✅ Women in perimenopause (approx. 40–55)
✅ Ready to take charge of their health, energy & body
✅ Wanting expert guidance that fits into REAL life

🔥 Spots are limited — so if you’re ready to reset your body, boost your energy, and finally feel like yourself again…get in touch

⚠️ This is not a quick-fix programme! The 6 weeks are designed to help you get on track and focus on your journey ahead.

🗓 Starts Oct 9th, 23rd,30th, Nov 6th, 13th, 20th * 16th is October break - there will be a challenge provided so as not to lose momentum.

📍 Thursdays, 9:30 am at The Gym Unit, Fenton Barns
✅ Small group format to keep technique paramount
💰 Early Bird price £99 ENDS TODAY
🔒 Booking essential email me at info@anitaswellness.co.uk or by DM

Client testimonial ❤️ I joined a ladies' group class in January 2025. I have never done weights before and was very unsu...
24/09/2025

Client testimonial ❤️

I joined a ladies' group class in January 2025. I have never done weights before and was very unsure of techniques and exercises. Anita was amazing and really looked after us all. She is very knowledgeable. I loved the class but wanted to push myself more so I swapped to 1:1 training. I really enjoy my sessions and even train at home & on holidays now with programmes that Anita has custom-made for me.
Because of Anita I now enjoy working out.
Anita has helped me with nutrition and improved my diet immensely as well. X

💥 Monday 9.30 - 10.30 am small group training. The Gym Unit, Fenton Barns.

💥 Thursday 9.30 - 10.30 6-week muscle & menopause small group training. Limited spaces - only 2 left!

📩 info@anitaswellness.co.uk for more information


Busting 6 Common Menopause Myths 🚫So many women enter perimenopause and menopause with more myths than facts — and it’s ...
23/09/2025

Busting 6 Common Menopause Myths 🚫

So many women enter perimenopause and menopause with more myths than facts — and it’s no wonder! For too long, this stage of life has been talked about in whispers - or not at all.

👉 Menopause isn’t a taboo topic. It’s a natural phase of life that every woman deserves to navigate with confidence and clarity. The more we separate facts from myths, the better choices we can make for our health, happiness, and future.

We are stronger when we learn together! 💜

Still a couple of spaces left! 6-Week Perimenopause Muscle & Menopause Programme 🌸 ✨ For Women Who Want Energy, Balance ...
23/09/2025

Still a couple of spaces left!

6-Week Perimenopause Muscle & Menopause Programme 🌸

✨ For Women Who Want Energy, Balance & Confidence Back ✨

Are you tired of…
❌ Low energy and mid-afternoon crashes
❌ Stubborn weight gain around your middle
❌ Feeling bloated, moody, or out of balance
❌ Confusing nutrition advice that doesn’t work for YOUR body anymore

You’re not alone — and the good news is, you don’t have to “just live with it.”

💪 Introducing the 6-Week Perimenopause Reset — a programme designed exclusively for women in their 40s & 50s who want to:
✔️ Boost energy & beat fatigue
✔️ Build muscle & feel strong with a gym-based training plan
✔️ Support hormones & metabolism with easy-to-follow nutrition
✔️ Build long-term, sustainable habits (no fad diets, no extremes)

What You Get:

🍎 A 6-Week rotational nutrition Plan tailored to perimenopausal needs (protein-focused, hormone-supporting, flexible with food swaps)
🏋️‍♀️ Weekly 60-minute gym programme designed to build strength, increase metabolism & support fat loss
🛒 Weekly shopping list template to make healthy eating simple
🧘 Lifestyle & habit coaching to reduce stress and support balance

All supported through a private WhatsApp group

Who This Is For:

✅ Women in perimenopause (approx. 40–55)
✅ Ready to take charge of their health, energy & body
✅ Wanting expert guidance that fits into REAL life

🔥 Spots are limited — so if you’re ready to reset your body, boost your energy, and finally feel like yourself again…get in touch

⚠️ This is not a quick-fix programme! The 6 weeks are designed to help you get on track and focus on your journey ahead.

🗓 Starts Oct 9th, 23rd,30th, Nov 6th, 13th, 20th * 16th is October break - there will be a challenge provided so as not to lose momentum.

📍 Thursdays, 9:30 am at The Gym Unit, Fenton Barns
✅ Small group format to keep technique paramount
💰 Early Bird price £99 (if booked before the end of September)
🔒 Booking essential: contact me at info@anitaswellness.co.uk or by DM

🌟 I'm absolutely delighted to be teaching the upcoming YMCA level 3 menopause practitioner course with  Supporting clien...
22/09/2025

🌟 I'm absolutely delighted to be teaching the upcoming YMCA level 3 menopause practitioner course with

Supporting clients through the transition of menopause.

Menopause is a natural life transition that affects every woman, yet so many of us navigate it without the knowledge and support we deserve. Understanding what's happening in our bodies, recognising the signs, and learning effective ways to manage symptoms can be truly transformative.

When women are equipped with the right information and tools, menopause doesn't have to be something we simply "endure" - it can become an empowered transition into the next chapter of our lives.

Knowledge is power, and every woman deserves to feel confident and informed about her health journey. I'm honoured to be part of spreading this essential awareness!

If you're a coach, like me, dedicated to women's health & wellness and interested in becoming qualified - don't miss out. Get in touch to get qualified.

📅 Course sat 24/25th October

📍The Fitness Education Academy, Penicuik

📞 01968 679100

📩 info@thefitnesseducationacademy.co.uk

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