Helpful Resources — be strong

by Mary Doube aka ‘Strong Coach Mary” Aging is a privilege, not a setback. Believe me I have never felt STRONGER and I am 51. But as we move into our 40s, 50s, and beyond, our bodies start to change—and not always for the better if we don’t take action. Bone density declines, muscle mass decreases, and strength can fade, leaving us more prone to osteoporosis, injury, and even falls. The good news? We can fight back. Strength training is your secret weapon to stay strong, confident, and capable through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.  You will often hear me say...

  “What makes conflict so painful is that we are desperate to be heard but too upset to listen, desperate to be understood but too upset to be understanding, desperate to be validated but too upset to be validating. What can help you get what you need is the willingness to stoke even a small ember of empathy for your partner's experience" - Alexandra Solomon I remember my husband looking at me in horror as I was mentioning to someone about all my crazy symptoms, that I don’t know how long I’ll feel this way, or how long my menopause will last,...

Let's be honest…our BONES lack the sexiness of our other body parts like our “Gut” or “Muscles” - there is so much buzz around gut health at the moment - it's time “the skeleton” got some paparazzi too.Our skeleton is not just the “Coat Hanger” where bits hang! The skeleton plays a crucial role in providing mobility & support for our bodies and most importantly is a storage centre for minerals.STRONG BONES are crucial as we move into the next phase of our fabulous life.Here’s why….by the time we hit 40, less bone is made… and worse still, loss of...

SISTA’s that dare to get STRONG again…. Don’t take my word for it, read this post and hear what women from all over the world are saying.