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25/02/2026

Midweek reset.

Early run in the mountains with running partner. Thank goodness for her because I didn't feel like it this morning (another system in place).

Hubby got the kids sorted.

The, coffee, omelette and coolish shower (mask that needs to sit on my face 4 hours-might have to rethink this one) and I am done.

This is the system I need to get through busy weeks and not kill everyone.

It's just the rhythm in our house.
Everyone knows this is my thing.

Small systems make busy weeks feel manageable.

What system do you have in place that make busy weeks more manageable? Or what do you need to put in place?

23/02/2026

Being tired is normal, crashing midday isn't.

Keep your blood sugar stable with protein, healthy fats and balanced meals. See how your energy and mood improves!!!

Save this for your next busy week.

18/02/2026

Breakfast sets the tone, not for weight loss alone, but for energy, mood, and focus.

Quick options for busy mornings:
2 eggs (boiled) + avo + toast
Greek yogurt + fruit + nuts
Protein smoothie

Comment: What’s your go-to protein breakfast?

16/02/2026

I recover so I can continue to say yes!

Most of us think progress comes from doing more. This includes longer workouts, stricter diets, endless to-do lists.

But overdoing it doesn’t build results… it builds fatigue and a body that is placed under stress. Over time this creates a body that no longer serves you.

Recovery isn’t lazy. It’s strategic.
Rest fuels your energy, your focus, your mood and your ability to show up for what matters.

Recovery has many forms:
- gentle walking or cycling
- stretching or gentle pilates
- lying on the couch with a good book
- TRE session

I make recovery non-negotiable, and use a variety depending on what I need but also feel like.

When I recover, I can continue to say YES. Yes to my family, my clients, and the activities that I still enjoy.

And that’s the real win, aging well.

Save this post if you need a reminder that rest or recovery is part of progress.

11/02/2026

I don't just train for my health, I also train so that I can say YES and I recover so that I can keep on saying YES.

YES to:
1. Playing cricket or touches with my boys
2. Hiking or take on a gymnastics challenge with my daughter
3. Mom's netbal, hockey or colour sport relay for the adults
4. To team up with younger colleagues and play action netbal (another ball game), because I can

But I also choose walking to recover so that I can keep going.

Strength + recovery = longevity. Both matter esp in our late 30s+. Our physiology changes and we need to adapt in order to stay strong.

What are you training to say yes to?

04/02/2026

Today humbled me.(ps I look a lot better in this video than earlier this day 😁)

My son fell and split his knee open.
I’ve been throwing up since 11:30.
I discovered a fraud case on my account.
I cried from pain and overwhelm.

And the only thing I could do was reach out and ask for help, not from my husband (since he is not here) but from others.

That was hard.
Really hard.

I’m so used to being strong.
The helper.
The one who holds space.
But today reminded me that wellness is not just nutrition and exercise, it's about community.
It’s letting yourself be supported.
It’s allowing others to show up for you too.

And when I did ask, people responded. That mattered more than I can explain. So I'm posting this post, as hard as it is. If you’re in a hard season, you’rw not weak for needing help.

You’re human.

30/01/2026

At the end of the week, ask:
• What worked?
• What felt hard?
• What can I adjust?
This is not a pass/fail test.
It’s feedback.

If something didn’t work, it doesn’t mean you failed.
It means the plan needs tweaking.
Healthy habits are built through curiosity, not criticism.

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