REDESIGNING MIDLIFE | Workout Motivation Over 50, Nutrition Facts, Health & Wellness, Fitness, Exercise Inspiration, Menopause Symptoms, Self-Care, Midlife Crisis

In today’s episode, we’re tackling the overwhelming urge to quit—specifically, quitting on your journey to better health in midlife. Life is full of obstacles that make sticking to healthy habits tough, whether it is illness, injury, a packed schedule, or the frustration of slow progress. When things get hard, quitting is the easiest option, but it doesn’t lead to growth, confidence, or success. I...

WELCOME TO FEBRUARY! Making it through Dry January is a major accomplishment, but it comes with its challenges. Throughout the month, there are moments of withdrawal, even for occasional drinkers. The cravings for a drink at the end of a long day or during social events can be strong, and resisting them requires mindfulness and intention. Many people experience emotional ups and downs, ranging fro...

This week, I’m reflecting on what it means to truly commit to your workouts and nutrition. It’s so easy to get started and just go through the motions, but phoning it in doesn’t help you reach your goals. Whether it’s cutting your workout short, dragging out rest periods, or barely moving your legs on the bike, half-assing your efforts only prolongs your results. If you’re going to do it, be all i...

Episode Notes: Winter brings more than just cold weather—it also welcomes illness into our lives. But how do you balance your health goals when you're feeling under the weather? Should you push through, or is rest the better option?  In this episode, we break down the dos and don’ts of exercising while sick, explore the power of proper nutrition to speed up recovery, and share mental strategi...

Get your 2025 started right - with some good old fashion motivation. Today we are talking about getting your THREE Ws in order so that you can be successful in your midlife fitness plans. Don't wait - focus on yourself and your health now. There is never a right time and there is never enough energy, or money, or drive, or motivation. You just have to start. Do it TODAY! Find me on my Website...

The week between Christmas and New Year often feels overwhelming as we set lofty expectations and resolutions for the new year. But let’s face it—life happens. Changes in work, finances, health, and relationships can shift priorities in an instant. Often, we set ourselves up for failure by overloading on too many goals. By the second Friday in January, known as "Quitter’s Day," most reso...

The holiday season is here, but have you invested in yourself yet? In this episode, I share six midlife fitness, health and wellness gift ideas to treat yourself this Christmas—because self-care is the ultimate gift that keeps on giving! From the benefits of a weighted vest for boosting your workouts to the importance of the right pair of shoes, a cookbook to shake up your nutrition, and even ment...

Are you starting to think about your wellness plan for 2025? If so, you might be asking yourself: Should I focus on cardio or strength training? It’s a common question, especially for women over 50, and the answer isn’t as simple as you might think.  In this episode, we’ll break down why both cardio and strength training are essential for your health, from keeping your heart strong and preventing...

In this episode, we dive into the liberating truth: while you can’t control everything—your age, genes, illnesses, or others’ opinions—you can control how you respond. Learn how to break free from the exhausting cycle of trying to manage the unmanageable and reclaim your energy for what truly matters. I share a real-life story of how focusing on the uncontrollable derailed a friend’s holiday and o...

In this episode, we’re diving into the power of self-acceptance and learning to let go of the pressures to fit an impossible ideal. Whether it’s the fear of stepping into a swimsuit or worrying about what others think of us, we all face moments of insecurity. Through personal stories and reflections, we’ll explore how to embrace who we are, flaws and all, and focus on what truly matters: creating...

After an eight-month hiatus , I'm back on the mic, diving into everything that's happened since March. From leaving a 35-year career to jumping into the plumbing franchise world with my husband, this year has been nothing short of a wild ride.  I'm sharing all the ups, downs, and lessons learned about managing big life changes, staying healthy during the grind, and making yourself a...

Do you wear your stress like a heavy jacket that you never take off? Does it keep you from doing the things you know you need to do for your midlife health? Does it cause you stress eat or skip your workouts?  You wouldn't be alone. Being stressed and skipping workouts is a vicious cycle. One you need to break. Because when you workout, your stress levels ebb and you feel better. And when you...

Have you ever had a pact with someone else like a family member or a friend, that you were going to do something together - to lose weight, to train for an event or trip, but then you ended up quitting and she didn't and reached her goal? And you didn't. I’m here to tell you that if YOU don’t do it, someone else will. And you’ll be pissed. But I ask you, why not you? Why can’t it be you...

Why do so many – and not just midlife women – struggle with their health, with their fitness, with making nutrition a priority? Especially when they know that focusing on these things will bring them overall vitality and longer life?  I’ll tell you why. Because it is hard to do all the right things, especially when we’ve been conditioned that things that inherently bad for us feel or taste so good...

In this episode, I am challenging the conventional wisdom around health journeys, urging all of you not to turn them into grand declarations. Instead of broadcasting every step, I suggest a quieter, more effective approach: simply commit to yourself and take action without fanfare.  By avoiding the pressure of public announcements progress becomes more natural and sustainable. Tune in for a refres...

I've had the privilege of witnessing the ebbs and flows of countless women on their midlife health journeys. One undeniable truth that emerges time and again is the rollercoaster of emotions tied to progress, especially when it comes to weight. Week by week, I've seen elation morph into frustration at the slightest deviation from expectations on the scale.  But here's the thing – pr...

In today's motivational episode, I'm diving into the power of our mindset and the impact of  words on our beliefs and actions. It's easy to fall into the trap of saying "I'll never," but let's challenge that notion together.  By reframing our mindset and embracing the possibility of "I can," we open ourselves up to a world of potential. Join me as we ex...

No one has to tell me how hard it is to get in a workout early in the morning before work or in the late afternoon when you’ve been working all day. I am right there with you.  But did you know that exercise increases your heart rate and blood flow, making you feel awake – more energized? Now you do! The thing is, you have to go get it. No one can give it to you. It's your choice. Make the ri...

Winter is over, and so are the excuses of why we haven’t committed to our health during this time. Start your spring by recommitting to yourself.  Pick something you want to focus on doing or cutting out through April. Master that. Then add to it the next month. It's amazing what small changes can do when performed consistently. I'm right here with you - let's get our midlife health...

The realization is that you are aging, whether you like it or not. There is no going back in time to what you may consider better days in your health. But instead of mourning those days, let’s write a new story for ourselves and for our bodies.  Let’s get over the fact that aging happens, but be happy and grateful that we’re still here, and move on in our best health possible. Get that body moving...

Welcome to a MOTIVATIONAL REPLAY this week. Motivational words don't have an expiration, so I'm sharing these with you again this week. You may be so close and don't even know it. Here's a goose to get you ALL THE WAY to the corner where those reward are waiting! Go get it my friend! And know that I am here with you to make sure you get there. If you fall, I'm here to pick...

If we sat down across from each other and I asked you point blank "What do you really want in and from your midlife health, in your fitness, in your nutrition?" - would you have a good, solid answer? Do you even KNOW what you want? Today we're talking about digging in and digging down on those those. Giving ourselves ammunition to motivate us to make the right choices on a consisten...

There are many that think they are doing what they should be doing and making all the right decisions when it comes to their midlife fitness and nutrition. But how many lies are the telling themselves?  "I deserve this cookie". "I worked out yesterday so I don't have to do it today." "I lifted weights. They were only 1pounders, but they count." "This nightly...

Are you familiar with the old navigator’s 1 in 60 rule? This is the rule that says that if you deviate just 1 degree from a path, which seems in consequential, in 60 miles you will be 1 mile off course. And a mile off course really is a big deal. We're taking this rule and put it in terms of fitness and nutrition. What good are 1% changes in your fitness & nutrition. Get moving today and...

Let me ask you...what have you got to lose if you don’t get that body in motion – EVEN when it is cold and dreary outside? Everything. You could lose everything – your physical health and your mental health.  So make sure it isn't a choice, it's just something you do. Get that midlife body moving my friend! Find me on my Website : https://www.lesleylmcshane.com Questions? Email me:  lesl...