Surviving my 40s
Turning 40 five months ago has been… an awakening. In just this short time, I’ve realized that your 40s aren’t exactly forgiving. One bad night of sleep can throw off your entire week—and that’s with a toddler waking up through the night and another child to get ready for school every morning. Skipping exercise is no longer an option. If I want my body to function without constant niggles, movement is non-negotiable. And not just cardio—that’s honestly the last thing on my mind—but strength training and flexibility have become essential. Food, though, has been the toughest battle. I can’t get away with a diet full of junk and oily food anymore. My relationship with food has always been complicated—I eat based on my mood, which usually means sweets and endless snacking. I’ve been trying to change that for a long time now. Metabolism hits differently in your 40s. The body bloats easily, energy dips quickly, and without proper nutrition, lethargy creeps in fast. Weight loss feels al...
