What is the Right Exercise for You at Your Life Stage? Most of us settle into a way of exercising in our 20s or 30s and then just… keep doing it. The same run route. Same class. The same “cardio is cardio” mindset. The problem is that your body’s needs shift substantially every decade —
I didn’t create Holding Back the Years to run ‘another fitness programme’. I created it because, after years of working with women — particularly peri-menopausal and post-menopausal women — I could see a huge gap between what women are told they should be doing to age well, and what actually feels realistic, supportive and sustainable
With obesity rates continuing to rise, more people are beginning to look beyond calories alone and ask a more important question: how is our food made? We now understand that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) play a significant role in weight gain, metabolic health issues and poor blood sugar control. However, what often gets overlooked is that
Why Dieting in Your 40s Doesn’t Work Like It Did at 25 If you’re dieting in your 40s and beyond, and wondering why the things that once worked no longer do, you’re not imagining it — and you’re certainly not failing. Your body has changed, and it’s asking for a different approach. In your 20s,
For women, protein is one of the most important nutrients for maintaining hormone balance, supporting energy levels, and improving overall health. Whether you’re navigating your monthly cycle, dealing with the effects of stress, or moving through perimenopause, the role of protein in hormone regulation is crucial. Why Protein Matters for Hormones Hormones are chemical messengers
Do you fear eating fat? The topic of dietary fat has long been one of the most contentious in nutrition. This complexity partly arises from the word “fat” itself, which has multiple meanings. It can refer to: An essential macronutrient. A type of bodily tissue. An adjective often used negatively to describe body shape. But
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