Sharon van Wyk

Sharon van Wyk π— π—˜π—‘π—’π—£π—”π—¨π—¦π—˜ & π— π—’π—§π—›π—˜π—₯𝗛𝗒𝗒𝗗
QueenAger raising teenagersπŸ‘‘
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Lost 33kg on Ozempic & Mounjaro
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An award winning blog, Sharon van Wyk is a lifestyle & parenting blog, written by Sharon van Wyk & documenting the trials & triumphs of parenting through adoption post infertility. Sometimes funny, sometimes serous, always entertaining!

’m shooketh 😱Only SIX sessions of Radio Frequency at Eden Slimming & Beauty and the results speak for themselves. Tighte...
23/07/2025

’m shooketh 😱
Only SIX sessions of Radio Frequency at Eden Slimming & Beauty and the results speak for themselves. Tighter skin, a more defined jawline, and my double chin is disappearing like it owes me money πŸ‘‹πŸΌπŸ’Έ

I honestly can’t believe how lifted and sculpted my face looks. It’s non-invasive, painless and feels like a warm facial massage. I'm obsessed.

✨ How it works: Radio Frequency uses gentle heat to stimulate collagen production deep in your skin. It tightens everything up and helps melt away stubborn fat, especially under the chin. No needles. No downtime. Just snatched.



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My Top 5 Perimenopause Symptoms I Actually Survived (No Hot Flashes, FYI!)News Flash, hot flashes skipped me, lucky or c...
16/07/2025

My Top 5 Perimenopause Symptoms I Actually Survived (No Hot Flashes, FYI!)

News Flash, hot flashes skipped me, lucky or cursed? πŸ”₯πŸ€·πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

Instead, I got the deluxe hormone chaos package. Here’s what went down:

1️⃣ Rage so intense I was 3 seconds from starring in Snapped: The Perimenopause Edition. I wasn’t just mad, I was plotting their demise while folding laundry. Had to hide all the sharp objects, from myself. 😀

2️⃣ Brain fog so thick I thought I needed a neurologist. My brain was buffering indefinitely, and I Googled β€œearly signs of dementia” while holding my phone in the fridge. Spoiler, it was hormonal gaslighting with a side of memory loss.

3️⃣ Joint pain so rude I thought I was aging in dog years. I walked like a creaky haunted doll and even my knees started filing complaints. Spoiler, not arthritis, just menopause being a jerk.

4️⃣ Frozen shoulder had me moving like a Barbie with one functioning arm. Needed a forklift to put on a bra and felt like a one-armed warrior in activewear. Hormones really out here making me do the most.

5️⃣ Insomnia turned me into a professional toss-and-turner for 2-3 hours before finally falling asleep, only to be wide awake at 3am arguing with imaginary people. Eyebags got luggage tags and sleep became a toxic fantasy.

Thankfully, HRT and a shoulder surgery really turned things around for me. Now, post menopause and period-free for 3 years, these symptoms are way more manageable and I’m so grateful for that calm after the storm.

If you’re going through this chaos too, drop your funniest or weirdest symptom below. Or just share to warn your friends that perimenopause is one hell of a plot twist. πŸ’₯πŸ‘‡

✨Ladies, it’s time to put yourself first!✨ Join me this Women’s Wellness Day at Meerendal Wine Estate on Saturday, 9th A...
14/07/2025

✨Ladies, it’s time to put yourself first!✨ Join me this Women’s Wellness Day at Meerendal Wine Estate on Saturday, 9th August for a day of inspiration, empowerment, and expert advice to help you feel your absolute best, inside and out.

I’ll be sharing my personal journey of reclaiming my health, vitality, and longevity through diet, exercise, and Mounjaro in Menopause. πŸ’ͺπŸΌπŸ’«

You’ll also hear from an incredible lineup of speakers including:

πŸ’— Yvonne Anthony – Self-Care & Emotional Wellness
πŸ₯— Vanessa McEwan – Dietician insights
πŸ’†β€β™€οΈ Carla Smit – Laser Hair Removal Demystified
πŸ’‰ Dr Nicolette van Zyl – Botox, fillers & navigating the world of aesthetic treatments
πŸ‘— Rozanne Serdyn – Stylist & Image Consultant sharing how to dress with confidence

✨Come for the wisdom, stay for the vibes, and leave feeling like the absolute queen you are.✨

🎟️ Tickets are limited so grab yours now and invest in YOU!
☎️ Bookings - 0728822104

This is a reminder that the scale is not the only measure of success when on a health & weight loss journey! In the past...
06/07/2025

This is a reminder that the scale is not the only measure of success when on a health & weight loss journey! In the past month, the scale has not moved at all but thanks to Eden Slimming & Beauty I’ve had some big losses in terms of centimetres with laser lipo. I’ve lost a total of 38cm with the biggest loss coming off my belly!

Laser Lipo uses low-level laser energy to pe*****te the skin and target fat cells. The laser energy is absorbed by the fat cells, causing them to release their contents (water, glycerol, and free fatty acids) and shrink. The body naturally processes and removes the released fat through its lymphatic system. The result? A reduction in fat, a slimmer appearance, and skin tightening all without surgery or downtime.

You can see from the pics the lipedema on my arms, so they’re tougher to target but we’re going to do another round.
Eden has clinics in Brackenfell & Stellenbosch & are currently running great specials in laser lip packages so go check them out.

Weekend Totally Made!! πŸ’šWhen last did you spot one if these little guys? (Not in a pet shop) I have not seen one since I...
21/06/2025

Weekend Totally Made!! πŸ’š
When last did you spot one if these little guys? (Not in a pet shop)

I have not seen one since I was a child! So to see do many & right here in our estate park! 🀩
And this one was on a branch that I tried to steady in the breeze so I could snap a pic & he just climbed right onto my finger! πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š

Clean Eating, Fasting, Restrictive Eating ... I’ve done it all and the only long term results from any of it was 𝐝𝐒𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞...
19/06/2025

Clean Eating, Fasting, Restrictive Eating ... I’ve done it all and the only long term results from any of it was 𝐝𝐒𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐒𝐧𝐠.

One of the benefits I’ve had since starting Mounjaro is healing my relationship with food and freeing myself from diet culture. Have you also felt trapped by diet culture, cleverly disguised as health and wellness? Tell me about it in the comments.

I’m not 35 anymore! (I’m also totally fine with that FYI, there’s no internalised ageism here)I’m officially as old as a...
16/06/2025

I’m not 35 anymore! (I’m also totally fine with that FYI, there’s no internalised ageism here)I’m officially as old as a Golden Girl! So here it is, an unfiltered, unbotoxed, unfilled or altered 53 year old face, I really like this face, it tells all the stories of this life, and boy have I lived, have I got stories. Happy Birthday to me! πŸŽ‚πŸŽπŸŽˆπŸŽŠπŸŽ‰πŸ₯³πŸΎπŸ₯‚

PROGRESS UPDATEβ€”β€”>Someone commented on this pre-gym mirror selfie from this morning that I owed you all some progress pi...
13/06/2025

PROGRESS UPDATEβ€”β€”>

Someone commented on this pre-gym mirror selfie from this morning that I owed you all some progress pics, so here you go... swipe to see.
Aside from the obvious... the weight loss and the increased muscle (more than a year of lifting, its harder earned in menopause) what you can’t see from these images is the following:

✨ The 10 BMI points I’ve lost - although I am frustratingly still classed as obese
✨ The increase I’ve had in my skeletal muscle mass which is essential as I move into old age
✨The dramatic improvement in all my blood work
✨ The decrease in my blood pressure to a very health 120/70
✨ My very low resting heart rate of 52BPM which indicates excellent physical fitness and good heart function

I have always maintained that this has been a health and longevity journey. Sure the progress pics are extremely motivating and I am very proud of my progress but this is about so much more than just weight loss.

Also, as a side note apparently I am very excited for my 53rd birthday next week because these progress pics were taken on the 13th June and not on my birthday, the 16th.

And if you take one thing away from this post, let it be this: the secret to this transformation is one thing and one thing ONLY - π‚πŽππ’πˆπ’π“π„ππ‚π˜

This is a more than year in the making, more than a year of consistently making good choices, moving my body, focusing on strength training, eating good food and of course more than a year of a GLP1 which has been a game changer in terms of my overall health.
Appreciation to the following people who have walked this journey with me:
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Dearest whatever will we do without you as our favourite post gym coffee spot? A sad day indeed!
13/06/2025

Dearest whatever will we do without you as our favourite post gym coffee spot? A sad day indeed!

πŸŽ‰ GIVEAWAY TIME, GIRLS! πŸŽ‰Wanna win the only sports bra you’ll ever need? The Raleigh Body Kiind Sports Bra 2.0 is here ...
11/06/2025

πŸŽ‰ GIVEAWAY TIME, GIRLS! πŸŽ‰
Wanna win the only sports bra you’ll ever need? The Raleigh Body Kiind Sports Bra 2.0 is here to lift, support & never disappoint! πŸ‘

✨ Zip-front magic (no wrestling it off post-workout)
✨ No underwire = no drama
✨ Adjustable everything – straps, hem, cups, YOU name it
✨ Sweat-wicking, chafe-proof, soft fabric
✨ Made for b***s that bounce, breastfeed, shrink, grow & just LIVE πŸ‘™

Whether you're rebounding, boxing, yoga-ing or just chasing your toddler around – this bra’s got your back (and your b***s 😜).

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It’s officially my birthday month. I will be 53 on the 16th June. But in August it will be my brother’s birthday & death...
01/06/2025

It’s officially my birthday month. I will be 53 on the 16th June. But in August it will be my brother’s birthday & death day. He will be forever 47. This year I will be 6 years older than him. I used to only be 2 years older. Something that became really important to me when he passed away was that I lived a life worth celebrating. That I actively sought our joy & passion & people whom filled my cup. This weekend has been the perfect example of life & joy & fulfilment. Forever grateful to for what she has given me. Blessed to have met in the flesh, I have no doubt you touch & change lives wherever you go. And most especially my family & the simple pleasures of being alive & enjoying simple things like delicious pizza after fruitful strolls on the beach. Sending love & light you all for the week ahead.

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