Jamie Lynn Massage & Wellness

11/03/2025

"But I sleep better when I have wine."

I hear this all the time. And I get why you think that.

Alcohol is a sedative. It makes you drowsy. You fall asleep faster.
But falling asleep ≠ quality sleep.

Here's what's actually happening:
→ Alcohol suppresses REM sleep (the restorative stage)
→ It disrupts your sleep architecture all night
→ You wake up unrested, foggy, exhausted
→ You need coffee to function
→ By evening, you're so depleted you reach for wine again

See the cycle?

For midlife women already dealing with night sweats and hormonal sleep issues, adding alcohol is like throwing gasoline on a fire.

And poor sleep affects EVERYTHING:
Your weight.
Your mood.
Your energy.
Your ability to build muscle.
Your health.

New on the blog: "Alcohol and Midlife: The Uncomfortable Truth"

I'm not telling you to quit. I'm giving you information so you can make an informed choice.

Because you deserve to know what it's actually costing you.

https://jamielynn-wellness.com/blog/

Link 👆

11/03/2025

11/03/2025

Let me guess:
You're already dreading the holidays.

The overcommitting. The food guilt.
The "I'll start fresh in January" promise you've made (and broken) how many times now?

What if this year was different?

What if you could actually ENJOY the holidays—without the stress spiral, the food shame, or the exhaustion hangover that lasts until February?

That's exactly what we're covering in the Well Woman Collective masterclass on November 12 at 4pm.

We're ditching the "survive and reset" cycle for good. And you're invited.

👉https://tinyurl.com/5x65fbhs

10/31/2025

You didn't fail the diet. The diet failed you.

Read that again.

After 20 years as a health coach, I've watched hundreds of midlife women blame themselves for doing exactly what they were told to do.

Track every calorie.

✓ Work out six days a week.

✓ Cut carbs, sugar, dairy, gluten.
✓And still... the weight comes back. The energy crashes. The shame spiral continues.

Here's what diet culture won't tell you:
Your body at midlife is under ENORMOUS stress.
Hormonal shifts.
Muscle loss.
Cortisol dysregulation.
Your metabolism isn't broken—it's different.
And restriction? That's just another stressor your already-stressed body doesn't need.

The solution isn't another diet.

It's understanding what your body actually needs: → More protein → More strength → More consistency → More compassion

What would change if you stopped trying to shrink and started focusing on getting stronger?

Not just physically.
But stronger in your boundaries, your self-trust, your relationship with your body.

That's the work. That's the freedom.

Drop a 💪 if you're ready to shift from restriction to strength.

10/31/2025

The holiday pattern I see every single year:

October: "I'm going to be SO good this year"

November: Overcommit to everything, eat nothing you actually want

December: Say yes to everyone, collapse in exhaustion

January: Punish yourself with a restrictive diet and brutal workout plan

February: Give up, feel like a failure, repeat next year

Sound familiar?

Here's the truth: You don't need more willpower. You need a different approach.

On November 12 at 4pm, I'm hosting a masterclass inside the Well Woman Collective: Thrive Through the Holidays: End the Cycle of Holiday Guilt and January Reset.

We're talking about:
How to set boundaries without guilt
Enjoying holiday food without the shame spiral
Staying consistent with what matters (without perfection)
Entering January feeling GOOD instead of defeated

This is for midlife women who are done with the cycle and ready for something sustainable.

Link here!
https://tinyurl.com/5x65fbhs (Members, you're already in—just show up!)

10/30/2025

Meet the boys!

They look so innocent, and don't be fooled!

They create plenty of mischief.

10/29/2025

Starts in a few hours!

At the Lifelong Learning Center in Missoula!

Don't miss out!

Dr. Stegmaier & Dr. Brayko will be our guest speakers tonight.

10/26/2025

The "add-in" approach starts here: stop restricting, start nourishing.

Your body at midlife needs MORE protein, not less.

It's not optional—it's essential for muscle maintenance, metabolism, bone density, and hormone balance.

What's your go-to protein source? Drop it below 👇

10/26/2025

The "add-in" approach starts here: stop restricting, start nourishing.

Your body at midlife needs MORE protein, not less.

It's not optional—it's essential for muscle maintenance, metabolism, bone density, and hormone balance.

What's your go-to protein source? Drop it below 👇

10/22/2025

I never thought I would be able to jump after my last hip surgery.

2.5 years later? I can finally do it.

Same movement, bigger challenge.

Jump training isn't just about height—it's about control, explosiveness, and trusting your body again.

It's about proving to yourself that you're capable of more than you thought possible.

Make sure your foundation is solid first.

Build the strength.

Master the basics.

Then? Go for it.

Progress isn't always linear.
Sometimes it takes years.

But every step forward counts.

What's a fitness goal you've been building toward?

Drop it in the comments—I'd love to cheer you on. 💪

More on jump training in this month's blog.