21/10/2025
✨ To prevent many diseases, you need at least 2½ hours (150 mins) of moderate to intense exercise per week (heart rate increased and breaking a sweat).
For years, I’ve averaged around 3–4 hours a week, a mix of training, yoga, walks, and movement I love.
But this past year, training for my black belt in Taekwondo, that number has jumped to 7–7½ hours of moderate to intense exercise weekly.
(That’s not even counting gentle yoga or long dog walks!) 🥋💪
And here’s what might surprise you 👇
1️⃣ I haven’t lost weight, in fact, I gained about a kilo over winter.
2️⃣ My appetite increased, some days I get so hungry I sneak in an extra meal (or two 😅).
3️⃣ My sleep improved, I fall asleep faster and sleep more deeply than ever.
4️⃣ My pants got tighter, not from shrinkage in the washing machine … but my quads just grew! (These muscles are hungry 🔥)
On rest days, I’m bursting with energy. One day I took my dog for a “walk in the rain” and ended up running for 20 minutes… and I’m not a runner!
What blows me away the most is that I’m 40, I’ve always been fit, but I’m still surprised by how strong and capable I’ve become in midlife.
Sometimes even the hardest goals are achievable with the right mindset.
Consistency pays off.
Rest matters.
It’s never too late to challenge yourself.
Yes, there were tired, sore, unmotivated days.
Yes, I took two full weeks off when I got COVID, and yes I had to modify when I was injured. But I kept going. And that’s where the magic happens.🌟
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