Still You, Just Evolving: Loving the Body You’re In

Let’s talk about self-love, not the bubble-bath, scented-candle kind (although, yes please), but the deep, unwavering kind that shows up when your body starts changing and you’re not sure whether to laugh, cry, or buy new pants. Again.

For many women, menopause brings surprises, belly fat that wasn’t there last week, skin doing new and mysterious things, a metabolism that now requires actual effort (how dare it?), and energy levels that demand naps like it’s a full-time job.

It’s easy to feel frustrated when your reflection doesn’t match the version of you from five, ten, or twenty years ago. But here’s the truth: you can still look and feel amazing, but it starts with loving yourself where you are, not where you used to be.

You’re Not Broken, You’re Evolving

Your body isn’t betraying you, it’s transitioning. Hormonal shifts may change how you hold weight, how you sleep, how you train, and even how you feel in your own skin. But it’s still your body. And it still deserves your respect.

Yes, it might take more intention to maintain muscle or feel strong in your clothes, but it’s not about chasing the past. It’s about embracing the present and moving forward with compassion.

Start With Love, Then Layer the Work

Want to feel confident again? Fabulous. But here’s the kicker: discipline and self-care work best when they’re built on love, not shame.

That means:

• Move because you deserve to feel strong, not because you’re trying to fix yourself.

• Eat well because you want to fuel your body, not because you’re punishing it.

• Rest because you need it, not because you think you’ve earned it.

If your workout routine, food patterns, or mirror pep talk is coming from a place of “not enough,” it won’t stick. But if it’s rooted in “I’m worth taking care of,” everything changes.

Looking Great Now, Not Later

You can absolutely look amazing in your 40s, 50s, and beyond—but the definition of “amazing” might shift. And that’s okay. It’s less about a number on the scale and more about how you carry yourself, how you move, and how you feel in your own body.

Confidence doesn’t come from shrinking your waist, it comes from expanding your self-worth.

A Few Reminders for the Days You Forget

• You don’t have to look younger to be beautiful.

• Aging isn’t a flaw to fix, it’s proof that you’re still here, still showing up, still evolving. And what a gift that is. Not everyone gets to experience this part of life. Every wrinkle, every shift, every lesson is a reminder that you're still living, still becoming. That in itself is something to celebrate. You are allowed to be both a work in progress and already worthy.

• The love you show your body will always reflect back to you in how you move, think, and show up in the world.

I’ll be honest, there was a time I didn’t have to work this hard to keep muscle on. I could lift a little, move a bit, and things just... held together. Not anymore. Now, staying strong takes effort, consistency, and intention.

But here’s the twist: I don’t just love my body, I love how it makes me feel.

Feeling strong at 55 isn’t something I take for granted, it’s something I’ve earned. It’s the product of showing up for myself, even on the hard days. It’s not about chasing the body I had at 25, it’s about building the strength I’ll need at 75.

This version of self-love? It’s not about mirrors or measurements. It’s about honoring what my body gives me such as mobility, energy, presence, and loving myself enough to give back. Through movement. Through nourishment. Through rest. Through care.

Because when you feel strong on the inside, it shows on the outside. And that glow? It doesn’t come from perfection. It comes from power, peace, and knowing you’re worth it.

Join me this year and beyond as I share my personal journey of embracing the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges that come with aging. Together, we’ll explore the complexities of growing older and discover the beauty in every step of the process with a slice of humour.

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