Life With Tess

07/02/2026

Sea moss • Perfect for energy , joints , thyroid health & glow. Available for purchase.

07/02/2026

The dead bug is a highly effective, low-impact core exercise ..it's good for building stability, coordination, and strength in the deep abdominal muscles. It challenges the core without straining the lower back, making it a safer alternative to crunches.

05/02/2026

Available in different colors to match your style. Order now, deliveries across East Africa.

04/02/2026

Let’s talk about belly fat ,honestly.

Most women think stubborn belly fat means they’re lazy, undisciplined, or not trying hard enough.

But what sits underneath that belly, for many women, is ; not lack of effort. Chronic stress changes how your body behaves.

When stress becomes your baseline; emotional load, financial pressure, poor sleep, constant pushing, unresolved tension; your nervous system shifts into survival mode. And a body in survival does not prioritise fat loss.It prioritises safety.

Under stress, rises.Cortisol is a stress hormone that helps the body manage energy and respond to perceived threat.

With cobstant stress cortisol signals the body to store energy.That energy is often stored as fat, especially visceral fat around the abdomen. It’s biology. The body is preparing for threat.

So you eat less.Train harder.Add more rules.
Blame yourself.But pressure doesn’t convince the body to release weight it convinces it to hold on tighter.

This is why “working harder” or labelling yourself as undisciplined often backfires. You’re trying to force change in a system that feels unsafe.This is not a discipline problem.It’s a regulation problem.

Real change begins when the body feels safe enough to let go not when it’s bullied into submission.

In the next post on tummy fat, I’ll break down how stress hides in the body even when you think you’re coping “just fine."

03/02/2026

Skin healing is not one product it’s a process.

Each item in this kit supports a different layer of skin recovery.

🥗 4-Week Clean Eating Meal Plan

Nourish + Repair
Supports skin healing from within
Reduces inflammation and oxidative stress
Provides nutrients for cell renewal and glow
Balances digestion and hormonal health

️This is your foundation layer.

🌹 Rose Whipped Body Butter

Nourish + Calm

Deeply moisturizes dry, fragile, or irritated skin
Supports skin barrier repair
Helps reduce dryness, flaking & tightness
Ideal for sensitive or compromised skin

This is your comfort layer.

💧 LWT Skin Repair Oil

Heal + Restore

Supports cell repair and skin regeneration
Helps calm inflammation and irritation
Improves skin texture and resilience
Best for scars, stretch marks, post-treatment skin

This is your repair layer.

🌊 Sea Moss Capsules

Rebuild from Within
Rich in minerals that support skin renewal
Supports collagen production
Helps skin heal from the inside out
Supports immunity and overall cellular health

Because skin healing starts internally.

Available now.

Ksh :11,000

30/01/2026

29/01/2026

Not because life gets easier but because you become more capable.

When you train your body, you’re not just building muscle.

You’re teaching your nervous system that it can handle load, pressure, and responsibility without shutting down.

Daily life is full of weight:carrying bags, managing work, holding emotions, showing up for others.

A stronger body changes how that weight is carried.

Movements become more efficient.Posture improves.You feel more grounded, less fragile, less reactive.

Strength training isn’t about aggression or proving anything.It’s about support building a body that can hold you steady through real life.

That’s why strength doesn’t make women heavy.It makes life feel lighter.

26/01/2026

We are on...🔥🔥

Day 1 down. 29 days to go!

We got this !

24/01/2026

🟢 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗪𝗧 10𝗞 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘 (𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣)

✅️Don’t Aim for 10K Yet

This weekend is not about hitting numbers.It’s about priming your body.

👉 𝗔𝗶𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿:

Saturday: 6–8k steps

Sunday: 6–8k steps

This wakes up joints, feet, hips, and nervous system.

✅️ Break the “All-or-Nothing” Mindset

10k steps does not mean one long walk.

Practice splitting:

Morning: 3–4k

Afternoon: 2–3k

Evening: 2–3k

Your brain needs to learn: “This is doable.”

✅️ Prep Your Feet & Knees (Very Important)

Walking volume stresses feet, calves, knees first.

This weekend:

Stretch calves & ankles

Do gentle knee circles

Light squats or sit-to-stands (10–15 reps)

Strong knees are built through movement, not rest.

✅️ Hydration = Joint Support*

Walking increases fluid loss.

Start now:

2–3 litres water daily

Add a pinch of salt or electrolytes if you cramp easily

Hydrated tissue moves better.

✅️ Choose Your “Walking Windows / Routes”

Decide before Monday:

When will I walk?

Where will I walk?

What will I do if it rains / gets busy?

😓Decision fatigue kills consistency. Planning protects it.

✅️Regulate.Don’t Stress.

This challenge is about consistency, not punishment

Tell your nervous system:

“I am safe. I am not being forced. I am building capacity.” Calm bodies adapt faster.

❤️ Final Reminder

Miss a day?
You don’t quit. You restart.

Happy Saturday!

23/01/2026

🚶🏽‍♀️ 𝐋𝐖𝐓 𝟑𝟎-𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟏𝟎𝐊 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐄

Walk. Commit. Repeat.

We check in daily in the WhatsApp Support Group.

Join our Step Up Group.

Link in the comments.

Let me know if you are ready! Tell a friend!

23/01/2026

Many of you said the one habit they want to maintain in 2026 is walking. Now that we have settled into the year, let's have a CHALLENGE !