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Elevated Grain Free Avocado “Toast”

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5 May

I love me some avocado and toast. But honestly, you need to roll me out of the restaurant after that bread-load. I’m not a bread person. You’ll never hear me say “I would love to eat a baguette right now”. I guess that’s a good thing??? In any case, I wanted to come up with a replacement because I love…
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Grain Free Seed Crackers

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5 May

A friend of mine is exploring a keto eating lifestyle. I bought him a bag of grain free crackers and the first thing out of his mouth was “I’ve been looking for a cracker to eat with my cheese!”. I totally get it. You still want to enjoy that brie cheese without the refined carbs that most crackers contain. Away…
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Keto Almond Butter Coco-Whip

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11 Apr

This KETO NUT BUTTER COCO-WHIP is aaaaamazing!!! I’ve been enjoying this for breakfast this past week. Yes…breakfast! 🥑I have absolutely no fear of fats and I likely consume 10-20% of my diet with things like olives, avocados, olive oil, hemp hearts, grass-fed meats/salmon, and in this case, coconut cream. Recently, I was sent a package with sunflower seed protein powder…
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Sea Salt PMS Chocolate

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11 Apr

When I was originally diagnosed w/ low cortisol (aka. burnout, adrenal fatigue), I went to my naturopath b/c I was experiencing irregularities with my cycle. What I’ve since learned is that cortisol, our stress hormone, steals from other hormones to help compensate. This loosely explains why my cycle had changed because my body was utilizing my progesterone to compensate for…
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4-7-8 Technique for Busy, Stressed Career-Driven Women

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6 Apr

You know when you find yourself in a tough and perhaps difficult situation and you notice yourself holding your breath? It’s very restrictive to say the least. I’ve found myself in more than one occasion with a difficult person (I’m sure that you’ve been there too!). There I am holding my breath to perhaps avoid jumping over the office desk…
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One of the biggest changes I’ve made recently? Swa One of the biggest changes I’ve made recently?
Swapping some of my long, steady-state cardio sessions for Norwegian 4x4 intervals.

The workout is simple:
➡️ 4 minutes hard effort
➡️ 3 minutes recovery
➡️ Repeat 4 times

Why I love it:
✔️ Improves VO₂ max (one of the strongest predictors of longevity and cardiovascular health)
✔️ Improves aerobic fitness and endurance
✔️ Time efficient — done in about 40 minutes
✔️ Helps support heart health and healthy aging
✔️ Leaves more time for strength training and recovery

A 2024 study found that the Norwegian 4x4 protocol significantly improved VOâ‚‚ max compared to moderate-intensity training.

At 47, I’m less interested in burning calories & more interested in building a stronger body, better fitness & long-term health.

Have you tried Norwegian 4x4s?

#MidlifeFitness
#StrongOver40
#HealthyAging
#VO2Max
#WomensWellness
Midlife glow-up favourites of the week ✨ A few th Midlife glow-up favourites of the week ✨

A few things helping me feel better from the inside out lately:
✔️ More fibre
✔️ Better digestion + blood sugar support
✔️ Hydrated, glowy skin
✔️ Makeup that actually lasts all day

Tiny upgrades really do add up 👏

Comment GLOWUP and I’ll send you the links to all my current favourites 💛

#MidlifeGlowUp#HealthyAging#StrongOver40#GlowingSkinTips#WellnessEssentialsMidlifeWellness
This week’s midlife glow-up favourites ✨ And hone This week’s midlife glow-up favourites ✨

And honestly? Most of them start with getting enough protein.

One of the biggest game changers for my energy, body composition, cravings, and strength has been prioritizing a solid protein hit first thing in the morning — and making sure my snacks support my goals too.

And the 5th favourite? A good exfoliator 👏

Because glowing skin in midlife is both internal and external.

Protein + skincare + consistency = the real glow-up.

Comment “glow” if you want my fav exfoliators 💛

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Weekend reset in the mountains ⛰️ Fueled by coffe Weekend reset in the mountains ⛰️

Fueled by coffee, blueberries, a little beer… and a lot of fresh mountain air 💙

@fairmontwhistlr 
@autostradaoysterbar 

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Fine hair + thinning hair + perimenopause means my Fine hair + thinning hair + perimenopause means my hair routine has had to evolve a bit.

These days my focus is less about styling tricks and more about supporting scalp health and giving my hair the best chance to look full, healthy, and hydrated.

A few things that have made the biggest difference in my routine:

• A cleansing or detox shampoo to remove buildup and reset the scalp. When you have fine hair, even a little buildup can make everything fall flat.

• A hair thickening product to create the illusion of fuller hair and give some lift at the roots.

• A hydrating serum for the ends to keep hair soft and shiny without weighing it down.

• A really good dry shampoo that refreshes hair between washes without leaving that chalky residue or drying everything out.

For fine or thinning hair (especially during perimenopause), I’ve learned that lighter products and a healthy scalp make all the difference.

If you want to see the exact products I use comment HAIR or it’s linked in my bio

#FineHairTips 
#PerimenopauseHair 
#ThinningHair 
#MidlifeBeauty 
#HaircareRoutine 
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