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

Most couples have a heaps of unrealized potential in their relationship, but it takes a lifetime of sharing and caring to achieve it. You could be standing on the edge of a complete breakdown of your relationship if you don't tend to it every day. But you could also be getting ready to embark on some of the most amazing days together, so it is worth the work. Here are six ways you can begin t...

How can it be THREE YEARS already!? Are you ready for "The Best Of Redesigning Midlife" - Year Three? I have many, many great tidbits from all of my guests this year. We're talking midlife health, we're talking midlife fitness, midlife nutrition, and we're talking midlife overall wellness for body and soul.  Thank you for your support over the last three years. I will retu...

If you have a LONG WAY to go in your midlife fitness journey, you may feel overwhelmed with the whole thing. But I'm encouraging you to get comfortable with that overwhelm and just start somewhere, anywhere. Because there is no such thing as a "right" first step. There are just first steps. Pick one. And then GET UP and GET THAT BODY MOVING. Make this midlife the best it can be! Fin...

You know all the rational reasons WHY you should start taking care of your health in midlife, but you still don't. Maybe it's because your brain has to have emotion triggered in order to make a change that you crave or desire. You'll get ot the rational reasons, but you need that emotional reason to just take the first step. Today, I've got 7 emotional reasons WHY you get get m...

We have certain ideas of how we "think" we should feel or perform in our workouts at our age. But bottom line: We will never feel the same way we did when we were 20. We won't be able to throw as far, run as fast, hit as hard - and so on and so on. You have to learn to be okay with that and work to just be as fit as you can for the age you are.  You might even surprise yourself. Giv...

Performance and Mindset Coach Leah Jantzen has heard all of the midlife excuses - I can’t. I don’t have time. It costs too much. I don’t know how. I’m too old. And on and on.  She says it's time to put yourself on the hook for a change. Of course you can, change your priorities. Choosing good health doesn't cost anything. Everyone has time. And what is too old? There is no such thing. Le...

Find me on my Website : https://www.lesleylmcshane.com Questions? Email me:  lesley@lesleylmcshane.com FREE Guide: 4 Steps To Prioritize Your Health & Wellness This Week (And Actually Do It!) Connect with me on Instagram : Get the Redesigning Midlife Updates Find your community at the private Redesigning Midlife Facebook Group Get your MENO WELL bars (formerly Bossa Bars) - Use LESLEY10 for 10...

Want to know which I think is better in Midlife Women Health? Give Friday Night BeerBlog 111 a listen as I read my blog to Mike and he comments (too much) Get ready for a great weekend of working out - even in your house! Get that midlife body moving! Find me on my Website : https://www.lesleylmcshane.com Questions? Email me:  lesley@lesleylmcshane.com FREE Guide: 4 Steps To Prioritize Your Health...

Today I am joined by the dynamic duo, Dana Hilmer and Wendy Perrotti, from Camp Reinvention. We get into the universal experience of women in our age group hitting a crossroads, navigating an identity shift, and pondering the ever-elusive question of 'What do I want next?' The key takeaway? Changes are inevitable, but the magic happens when we choose to be intentional about them. Many wo...

Your body doesn't consider you a failure if you fall off the resolution wagon. It is just happy that you are paying some attention to it. It's your own mind that is making you feel like a failure. You've got to brush that aside and just START AGAIN. And when you "fail" next time, START AGAIN, and over and over and again and again if you have to.  It's your life. It&ap...

In this episode, I engage in a dynamic conversation with Donna Klassen, co-founder, and CEO of Let's Talk Menopause. The episode underscores a pivotal shift in menopause  – it's not just about talking; it's about making tangible changes. Notably, a groundbreaking bill for increased menopause research funding was introduced in the House in December, signaling a crucial first step in...

It is our last week of the Revive in 5 - 5 minute - ME TIME Challenge! And I want you to take out or come up with an overall SURFACE GOAL that you have for yourself in 2024 and let's start digging into WHY you would like to achieve this thing.  You have to know the reasons behind your desire before any movement will be made toward that desire. Anything that you have achieved in your life was...

Welcome to the final episode of Redesigning Midlife for 2023!   As we wrap up this amazing year, I want to take you on a journey through the highs and lows, victories and challenges, and the invaluable lessons I've gathered throughout this year.  I feel it is crucial to acknowledge imperfections and recognize the significance of curiosity, self-acceptance, and shared experiences in navigating...

In this conversation with "Gray Area" Coach, Speaker, and Corporate Trainer, Kari Schwear, we learn how increased alcohol consumption can sneak up on us, moving into the abuse phase before we even realize it. We talk about the importance of paying attention to any internal questions and the dialogue we have with ourselves, urging us to "question the drink" rather than ignore it...

After Christmas and as we get closer to New Year’s day, a lot of us start thinking about making New Year’s Resolutions – promises that you may or may not keep. I challenge you today or this week to take a good solid 5 minutes to think about your GREATEST desire or want for yourself in 2024. Go listen to this episode and hang onto it because we are going to talk about it next week in our last week...

In this fact-packed episode, we dive into the world of proteins, essential amino acids, and their impact on muscle synthesis. It's no secret that protein is a vital part of our diet, but do you really understand why? Angelo Keely, CEO of Kion, breaks down the key takeaways from our conversation: 🥩 Protein Unveiled : Did you know that a significant number of people aren't consuming enoug...

In this interview with Dr. Mary Claire Haver, author of The Galveston Diet, she emphasizes the importance of moving away from calorie counting and focusing on quality nutrition and movement, especially during menopause. She confirms what we've all found out, that what worked for us in our thirties may not be effective anymore during menopause. Dr. Haver and I also discuss the challenges women...

If you skip this week's task, over time regular activities will become more difficult. And this could be the difference between feeling good or starting a slow slide into poor health. Moving around in various ways throughout the day helps you perform your daily activities. But if you don’t and find that you are stiff all the time, then getting up out of a chair, out of your car, and any numbe...

Cyclocross National are over and we are reporting our results and talking about the three action items you need to do before you move on to the NEXT GOAL. You've got to listen to me here! Tune in as Mike and I discuss the best way to move on from reaching a goal. Let's get those midlife bodies moving friends! Find me on my Website : https://www.lesleylmcshane.com Questions? Email me:  le...

In this episode, Clara Capano, an international speaker, trainer, and bestselling author, delves into the topics of burnout, success, and the quest for clarity. Clara highlights a common misconception – the belief that one can effortlessly keep all the plates spinning until realizing it's not sustainable.  Recognizing the tendency to normalize life's hectic pace, Clara dispels the myth t...

Most of us are thankful for something , but we may not be able to put our finger on it or even explain WHY we are grateful for that thing. Gratitude is a practice that people think is easy, but when we are surrounded by negative soundtracks all day, it is hard to come up with reasons why we are thankful.  This week, let's focus on becoming aware of the things around us that we are thankful fo...

Are you preparing for battle? Are you training for an event? Maybe you are just getting ready to get started on a new Health Program (hello New Year's Resolutions). Well, you can't just show up and expect to have success. You need to incorporate THESE 4 THINGS to make sure you are battle ready come your START day. Get up. Get moving. And don't look back!! Find me on my Website : htt...

Is 2024 going to be "The Year Of You"? If so, you'd better start working through those reasons why you don't already take care of yourself and your health. It's time to dump the excuses that you've long relied on. Let's work through all of those mindsets and get this health ball rolling FINALLY! I cannot wait for you to listen to this episode and find the answers...

Of course you need to drink water, but do you? What happens if you don't get enough? What happens if you do. Listen in to hear all of the benefits you get and what will happen if you skip this step. It sounds so easy, but is it?  Drink some water and get that midlife body moving!! Find me on my Website : https://www.lesleylmcshane.com Questions? Email me:  lesley@lesleylmcshane.com FREE Guide...

Welcome my friend Mindset and Performance Coach Michael Seiler from Metta Endurance in this coaching session that he led for the women in the Midlife in Motion Fitness & Lifestyle program back in October.  In this coaching session we dive into the transformative power of a positive mindset. Michael emphasizes the crucial role of mindset when tackling challenges, especially during the formation...