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This is what we feel like for breakfast today. No healthy fats, no protein, just buttery, sugary deliciousness. And we feel that brilliant nutritionist @ameliafreer would approve. Listening to her talk about her new book #simplygoodforyou this week, we were struck by one unexpected piece of advice about a healthy diet: “There must be room for the Champagne and the cake.” Yes, you heard that right. The woman who the likes of @victoriabeckham and @boygeorgeofficial have turned to for healthy eating advice, is a gloriously un-preachy food realist. “In the real world, I believe that ‘good enough’ is enough,” said Amelia. “This is real life. This is what we do day in, day out when we get in from work exhausted and we need to eat fast.” She’s right. Most of the week, most of us are pretty healthy, eating protein at every meal, lots of veg and way less wine than we used to enjoy. Some meals are more impressive than others, depending on our levels of exhaustion, but most of them are nutritionally sound. But are we like that all time time? Hell, no. Like Amelia, we believe in leaving room for cake, Champagne (and crisps). This won’t be our breakfast everyday, but for today, we will enjoy every mouthful. Rude not to.
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Happy birthday to the woman we’d like to be when we grow up, Michelle Obama - 56 today and one of the most inspiring examples of a midlifer at the absolute height of her powers. You don’t need us to list her achievements, her work and her words say it all. In fact, we were spoilt for choice when we looked for inspirational quotes to post today. How about this one: "That whole 'so you can have it all.' Nope, not at the same time. That's a lie. And it's not always enough to lean in, because that shit doesn't work all the time." If Michelle Obama is calling time on the whole ‘have it all’ myth, then it really is ok for the rest of us to stop beating ourselves up for muddling through. In the midlife squeeze of ageing parents, teenage kids and random chin hairs that have a life of their own, the concept of having it all is laughable. We’d settle for having an uninterrupted night’s sleep without two loo trips and twitchy legs. How about in 2020 we do as Michelle says, and put ourselves higher on our own to do list. That means acknowledging the pressures of the peri and menopause years, and actually doing something about them. Seeking medical help, taking better care of our fitness and wellbeing, going to bed early and forgiving our brain fog lapses when they strike. So let’s all channel a bit of Michelle as we start out on this new year, she’s the ultimate midlife motivation.
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Instagram post 2221757694700673720_10915522058 $Before anyone complains, we know that what we’re about to say is grumpy. We admit it. So here goes... Is it just us, or are the crowds of “New Years Resolutioners” in the gym every January ever so slightly annoying? If you’re one of them, we apologise for being grouchy, and well done you for getting moving. We realise that we need to get ourselves a real problem to complain about, but the January newbies, causing crowds in our favourite classes and queues for the showers are a teeny bit trying. The good news is that most of them will be gone by the end of February. The bad news is that most of them will be gone by the end of February. This is bad because us midlife women really do need to exercise regularly, and that means forming good habits now that will last all year. Of the many reasons why fitness is crucial in the peri and menopause years, the link between menopause and risk of osteoporosis is a biggie. Building stronger bones now will mean less likelihood of fractures in later life. One study in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research found that just 30 minutes twice a week of high intensity resistance and impact training made a difference to bone density, structure and strength. That means training with weights, or exercise where you lift your own bodyweight, such as yoga and Pilates. So for anyone who has started 2020 in brand new fitness gear and is filled with perky enthusiasm, ignore the grumpy gym regulars like us and keep going. If you can make it beyond the end of February, you’ll be set for the rest of the year. And this time next year, when your gym kit is looking a bit more worn in, you can join the rest of us in raising a slightly irritated eyebrow at all the newcomers. #menopause #perimenopause #menopauserelief #menopausal #menopausehealth #menopausesupport #menopausesymptoms #midlife #womensupportingwomen #selfcare #wellbeing #mpoweredwomen #womenshealth #womenswellness$

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It’s when we receive comments like this from the #mpoweredwomen community that we know that the conversations that all of us are having around the peri and menopause years are so very needed. The talking needs to continue, because many of us are struggling. These midlife years can arrive with a thump and a wallop, wreaking havoc with your physical and mental sense of self and confidence. Some things we might have been expecting, like hot flushes, but noone warned us about the anxiety, loss of confidence and brain fog. Many women don’t even realise that those nasties are menopause-related at all. We’ve heard from women who think they should change jobs because they don’t feel like they can deal with the pressure any more. One woman confided that she wanted to resign and leave the city altogether, to seek a quieter, less anxiety-inducing life. At no point did it occur to her that if she fixed her hormonal symptoms, she might fall right back in love with her job again. No change of scene required. Here at #mpoweredwomen, we will keep giving you the evidence-based medical advice from experts like @menopause_doctor and @drstephaniegoodwin, as well as inspiring lifestyle and nutrition ideas from the likes of @emma.bardwell and @nadianarain. We want every woman to maximise her midlife years and feel fantastic - because this is a brilliant age to be. Menopause doesn’t define you, but it’s a part of your life that you need to acknowledge and treat respectfully - and then get on with other things that are far more exciting.
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Instagram post 2221757694700673720_10915522058 $Before anyone complains, we know that what we’re about to say is grumpy. We admit it. So here goes... Is it just us, or are the crowds of “New Years Resolutioners” in the gym every January ever so slightly annoying? If you’re one of them, we apologise for being grouchy, and well done you for getting moving. We realise that we need to get ourselves a real problem to complain about, but the January newbies, causing crowds in our favourite classes and queues for the showers are a teeny bit trying. The good news is that most of them will be gone by the end of February. The bad news is that most of them will be gone by the end of February. This is bad because us midlife women really do need to exercise regularly, and that means forming good habits now that will last all year. Of the many reasons why fitness is crucial in the peri and menopause years, the link between menopause and risk of osteoporosis is a biggie. Building stronger bones now will mean less likelihood of fractures in later life. One study in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research found that just 30 minutes twice a week of high intensity resistance and impact training made a difference to bone density, structure and strength. That means training with weights, or exercise where you lift your own bodyweight, such as yoga and Pilates. So for anyone who has started 2020 in brand new fitness gear and is filled with perky enthusiasm, ignore the grumpy gym regulars like us and keep going. If you can make it beyond the end of February, you’ll be set for the rest of the year. And this time next year, when your gym kit is looking a bit more worn in, you can join the rest of us in raising a slightly irritated eyebrow at all the newcomers. #menopause #perimenopause #menopauserelief #menopausal #menopausehealth #menopausesupport #menopausesymptoms #midlife #womensupportingwomen #selfcare #wellbeing #mpoweredwomen #womenshealth #womenswellness$

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