My Philosophy
Picture the life you're building. See it, feel it, and take one step toward it this week. Sunday is a perfect day to dream on purpose.
Peace is closer than you think. Wherever you are today, let your next breath be a slow one.
Make one choice today that your future self will thank you for. A glass of water, a walk, a dollar saved. Small choices build the woman you're becoming.
Brave can be quiet. Sometimes brave sounds like "I need help," or "not today," or "I'm starting over." Be brave in one small way today.
Wake up with an intention, and then make your to-do list. Ask yourself, "Who do I want to be today?" Then go be her.
You are the one who notices your thoughts. When worry gets loud, take one slow breath and come back to right here.
Look in the mirror today and say, "I'm proud of you." Then say it again tomorrow. Being kind to yourself is a habit, and you can start it today.
Your energy is precious. Notice what fills you up and what drains you. Then spend your energy like it matters, because it does.
Start today with thank you. Gratitude opens the door, and good things find their way in.
You're not too late. The dream that keeps tapping you on the shoulder is yours for a reason. Take one small step toward it today.
Every time you choose love over fear, you get a little braver. Choose love today, in your words, your plans, and how you treat yourself.
Your feelings start with your thoughts. If today feels hard, check the thought first. Then pick one that helps you.
Look at your life with kinder eyes today. The same day can feel heavy or hopeful. You get to pick the lens.
You don't have to rush this season. Slow down, breathe, and notice what's good right now. This moment is where your life is happening.
Tune in to ‘The Midlife GlowGetter’ for midlife conversations with Jax including wellness & weight loss tips, mindset practices, financial growth concepts and inspiring travel with glow-up lifestyle ideas. To help you thrive, glow, and embrace your best chapter in midlife.
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Two short emails a week, written by me, for women over 40 who are ready for their next chapter. Real life, real tips, and the good stuff you don't have time to go find.
- A personal note from me
- This week's Ask Jax answer
- New blog posts and podcast episodes
- Simple tips for money, wellness, mindset, and life
- New shows, books, and events
- New health studies, in plain words
- Money dates you can't miss
- Sales and restaurant specials
- 10 U.S. getaways to plan, 8 weeks out
Free, every Monday and Friday. Rather listen? New episodes of The Midlife GlowGetter Podcast come out Mondays and Fridays too. No spam, ever. Unsubscribe anytime.
- When Social Security's 2027 raise comes out (Wednesday, October 14)
- Ben Affleck's new thriller Animals, on Netflix this Friday
- 10 U.S. getaways to plan now for December 4 to 13
The full list lands in your inbox Friday at 6 AM ET. Sign up now so you don't miss it.
Shows, health news, money dates, sales, and getaways, all in one short email. Rather listen? It's on the podcast too.
- New shows, books, and events
- New health studies, in plain words
- Money dates, sales, and getaways to plan
In your inbox every Friday at 6 AM ET, and on the podcast too.
Age 49, Down 200 lbs + mostly naturally.
90 more pounds to loose.
My quick 20 minute early Sunday grocery haul.
Fruit, veggies and meat.
I cooked garlicky steak bites, roasted potatoes and Asian ground turkey stir fry and oats in ricotta cheese, milk, cinnamon and maple syrup topped with roasted cinnamon apples and sweet potato hash.
Have a great Self-Care Sunday.
Love,
Jax
Come follow and join the party for real life midlife motivation and inspiration in wellness, weight loss, mindset and lifestyle.
Soon to come a midlife women`s glow-up online community and glow-up retreats in Charleston SC.
Podcast - The Midlife Glowgetter
Website: www.jaxstys.com
Free Newsletter & Guides in link in bio.
Soon to come glowgetter retreats in SC & CO.
Oh and remember it is never too late to create a life and lifestyle you love.
Live a life you’d want to live twice.
Love, Jax
#womenover40
#midlifereinvention
#weightlossjourney
#transformyourlife
#midlifewomen
Age 49, Down 200 lbs + mostly naturally.
90 more pounds to loose.
My meal plan for today:
Breakfast
Homemade Protein Bar
25 g protein
12 g fiber
Lunch
Ground beef taco with veggies
Dinner
Breakfast for dinner
Eggs, chicken sausage, asparagus, roasted sweet potatoes
Snack
Cleveland Kraut
Garlic sauerkraut
2 Espresso black and 90 oz of water
+
40 oz Glow water:
Loam fiber powder
Electrolytes
Pearl powder
40 oz water
Come follow and join the party for real life midlife motivation and inspiration in wellness, weight loss, mindset and lifestyle.
Soon to come a midlife women`s glow-up online community and glow-up retreats in Charleston SC.
Podcast - The Midlife Glowgetter
Website: www.jaxstys.com
Free Newsletter & Guides in link in bio.
Soon to come glowgetter retreats in SC & CO.
Oh and remember it is never too late to create a life and lifestyle you love.
Live a life you’d want to live twice.
Love, Jax
#womenover40
#midlifereinvention
#weightlossjourney
#transformyourlife
#midlifewomen
The very first Friday Glow Report is here! ✨
Swipe for what`s trending this week for women over 40: new shows, real health news, money dates you don`t want to miss, sales, fall food specials, and getaways for early December.
My favorite? Aspen lift tickets for $3.75 on December 14. I`m still smiling about that one.
Every item is checked against a real source, and the full list with every link is in today`s newsletter.
Rather listen? Today`s episode of The Midlife GlowGetter Podcast walks you through it.
Health items are for education, not medical advice. Money items are general education, not financial advice.
Save this post, then tap the link in my bio to get The Friday Glow Report free in your inbox every Friday at 6 AM. Send it to a friend who needs a Friday treat.
#WomenOver40 #MidlifeWomen #MidlifeGlowUp #FridayFinds #MidlifeGlowGetter
Women over 40, I did the scrolling for you. ☕
This week: The Diplomat is back, the Social Security raise drops October 14, Medicare Open Enrollment opens October 15, and Aspen lift tickets are $3.75 on December 14. Yes, really.
I checked every single item against a real source. If it`s on my list, it`s real.
The full list, with every link, lands in your inbox every Friday in the morning in my new Friday newsletter, The Midlife GlowGetter: The Friday Glow Report.
Rather listen? It`s also on The Midlife GlowGetter Podcast every Friday morning.
Tap the link in my bio to get The Friday Glow Report free, every Friday at 6 AM. Then tell me below: which one are you most excited about?
#WomenOver40 #MidlifeWomen #MidlifeGlowUp #FridayFinds #MidlifeGlowGetter
Women over 40, I did the scrolling for you. ☕
This week: The Diplomat is back, the Social Security raise drops October 14, Medicare Open Enrollment opens October 15, and Aspen lift tickets are $3.75 on December 14. Yes, really.
I checked every single item against a real source. If it`s on my list, it`s real.
The full list, with every link, lands in your inbox tomorrow morning in my new Friday newsletter, The Friday Glow Report.
Rather listen? It`s also on The Midlife GlowGetter Podcast every Friday morning.
Tap the link in my bio to get The Friday Glow Report free, every Friday at 6 AM. Then tell me below: which one are you most excited about?
#WomenOver40 #MidlifeWomen #MidlifeGlowUp #FridayFinds #MidlifeGlowGetter
Age 49, Down 200 lbs + mostly naturally.
90 more pounds to loose.
My meal plan for today:
Breakfast
Protein Match Latte
- Almond Milk
- 1 scoop match
- 2 pumps sugar free vanilla syrup
Lunch
Protein Bar - homemade
Dinner
Ground beef and veggie taco meat
Roasted sweet potatoes
Cottage cheese
Hot honey
Snack
Almonds, cashews and pumpkin seeds
2 Espresso black and 90 oz of water
+
40 oz Glow water:
Loam fiber powder
Electrolytes
Pearl powder
40 oz water
Come follow and join the party for real life midlife motivation and inspiration in wellness, weight loss, mindset and lifestyle.
Soon to come a midlife women`s glow-up online community and glow-up retreats in Charleston SC.
Podcast - The Midlife Glowgetter
Website: www.jaxstys.com
Free Newsletter & Guides in link in bio.
Soon to come glowgetter retreats in SC & CO.
Oh and remember it is never too late to create a life and lifestyle you love.
Live a life you’d want to live twice.
Love, Jax
#womenover40
#midlifereinvention
#weightlossjourney
#transformyourlife
#midlifewomen
These 5 fall soups are high in protein, rich in fiber, and packed with nutrients—perfect for women over 40 focusing on weight loss, gut health, and glowing energy. ✨
From slow cooker black bean to high-protein cheddar broccoli, each recipe is simple, satisfying, and meal-prep friendly. 🥣💪
Your fall glow-up starts in the kitchen. 🌸
👉 Save this post for your Sunday meal prep and let me know in the comments: which soup will you try first?
#MidlifeGlowUp
#WomenOver40
#HealthyFallSoups
#GlowGetterLife
#MidlifeReinvention
Healthy Recipes Over 40
Protein Packed Meals
Fiber Rich Foods
Meal Prep For Women
Fall Wellness
Age 49, Down 200 lbs + mostly naturally.
90 more pounds to loose.
Walking everyday since May 2022. Consistency is key and believe me there are days that I don’t feel like it. But walking gives me energy, joy, creativity, stamina, glow.
Sunday Morning Routine!
Wake 4:30am
Hydrate
Wash Face
Brush Teeth
Check Emails
Dress
Meal Prep
Stretch
Walk outside 45 min.
Take on the day!
Then 8am ready for the day 👟♥️😘
Come follow and join the party for real life midlife motivation and inspiration in wellness, weight loss, mindset and lifestyle.
Soon to come a midlife women`s glow-up online community and glow-up retreats in Charleston SC.
Podcast - The Midlife Glowgetter
Website: www.jaxstys.com
Free Newsletter & Guides in link in bio.
Soon to come glowgetter retreats in SC & CO.
Oh and remember it is never too late to create a life and lifestyle you love.
Live a life you’d want to live twice.
Love, Jax
#womenover40
#midlifereinvention
#weightlossjourney
#transformyourlife
#midlifewomen
My early 5am Saturday morning routine including stretching, weight machines, sauna and more stretching. Not shown a quick breakfast and walking. Consistency is key and believe me I am trying.
Wake 4:30am
Hydrate
Wash Face
Brush Teeth
Check Emails
Dress
Stretch
Gym 5am
Weight Machines
Sauna
Stretch
Breakfast-Cold Brew Black & Egg Bites
Home
News
Walk Outside
Then 8am ready for the day 👟♥️😘
Come follow and join the party for real life midlife motivation and inspiration in wellness, weight loss, mindset and lifestyle.
Soon to come a midlife women`s glow-up online community and glow-up retreats in Charleston SC.
Podcast - The Midlife Glowgetter
Website: www.jaxstys.com
Free Newsletter & Guides in link in bio.
Soon to come glowgetter retreats in SC & CO.
Oh and remember it is never too late to create a life and lifestyle you love.
Live a life you’d want to live twice.
Love, Jax
#womenover40
#midlifereinvention
#weightlossjourney
#transformyourlife
#midlifewomen
Question for the day. #lifequestions #midlifewoman #womenover40 #midlifereinvention #midlifeawakening
Bring in the good energy, sunshine, fresh air into your home and your life and your family. #midlifeawakening #womenover40 #midlifewomen #lifelessons #charmed
Cleveland Ohio Fall 2026 Bucket List Activities!
Fall is such a magical time in the land of Cleveland and surrounding areas.
Many of these places I`m going to try to visit before winter moves in.
Follow for more bucket list places in Cleveland Ohio and surrounding communities.
Love,
Jax
XOXO
#cleveland #cle #ohio #clevelandevents #fallvibes
Age 49, Down 200 lbs naturally.
90 more pounds to loose.
Dad 90 years old eats whatever he wants which is usually unhealthy foods.
Saturday grocery shopping at a local farmers market.
Come join me on a little adventure in grocery shopping here in Cleveland Ohio.
#farmersmarket
#wellnessjourney
#cleveland
#womenover40
#agingparents
Age 49, Down 200 lbs naturally.
90 more pounds to loose.
My early 6am Saturday morning routine including stretching, strength training, quick breakfast and walking.
Wake 5am
Hydrate
Wash Face
Brush Teeth
Check Emails
Dress
Stretch
Vibration Plate
Gym 6am
Weight Machines
Sauna
Breakfast-Cold Brew Black & Egg Bites
Home
News
Walk Outside
Then 8am ready for the day 👟♥️😘
Come follow and join the party for real life midlife motivation and inspiration in wellness, weight loss, mindset and lifestyle.
Soon to come a midlife women`s glow-up online community and glow-up retreats in Charleston SC.
Podcast - The Midlife Glowgetter
Website: www.jaxstys.com
Free Newsletter & Guides in link in bio.
Soon to come glowgetter retreats in SC & CO.
Oh and remember it is never too late to create a life and lifestyle you love.
Live a life you’d want to live twice.
Love, Jax
#womenover40
#midlifereinvention
#weightlossjourney
#transformyourlife
#midlifewomen
I have lost 200 lbs naturally.
I have obtained a new corporate position make $35k more per year in project management and this is what I`m implementing at my in person job for wellness, longevity and weight loss.
✅ stand-up desk
✅ elliptical under the desk
I am going to search for a stand-up desk on facebook marketplace to save money. I am going to get a life pro elliptical from Amazon.
Hope this helps anyone looking to improve their health while having a sedentary job.
I have another 90 lbs to lose and hopefully this will help some to get me there.
Follow me for real life midlife, women over 40 motivation and inspiration in wellness, weight loss, mindset and lifestyle.
Podcast - The Midlife Glowgetter
Website: www.jaxstys.com
Free Newsletter & Guides in link in bio.
Soon to come glowgetter retreats in SC & CO.
Oh and remember it is never too late to create a life and lifestyle you love.
Live a life you’d want to live twice.
Love, Jax
#womenover40
#midlifereinvention
#wellnessjourney
#healthylifestyle
#midlifewomen
Please answer the poll, I need your help.
If you could create your dream life in midlife what would you focus on the most?
Age 49, Down 200 lbs naturally, paid down $45k in debt, new career in project management, life coach certified. This is by far my best, highest and most productive season of my life.
Midlife-My best season yet...
Come follow and join the party for real life motivation and inspiration in wellness, weight loss, mindset and lifestyle.
Soon to come a midlife women`s glow-up online community and glow-up retreats in Charleston SC.
Podcast - The Midlife Glowgetter
Website: www.jaxstys.com
Free Newsletter & Guides in link in bio.
Soon to come glowgetter retreats in SC & CO.
Oh and remember it is never too late to create a life and lifestyle you love.
Live a life you’d want to live twice.
Love, Jax
#womenover40
#midlifereinvention
#weightlossjourney
#healthylifestyle
#midlifewomen
Age 49, Down 200 lbs naturally, paid down $45k in debt, new career in project management, life coach certified. This is by far my best, highest and most productive season of my life.
Midlife-My best season yet...
Come follow and join the party for real life motivation and inspiration in wellness, weight loss, mindset and lifestyle.
Soon to come a midlife women`s glow-up online community and glow-up retreats in Charleston SC.
Podcast - The Midlife Glowgetter
Website: www.jaxstys.com
Free Newsletter & Guides in link in bio.
Soon to come glowgetter retreats in SC & CO.
Oh and remember it is never too late to create a life and lifestyle you love.
Live a life you’d want to live twice.
Love, Jax
#womenover40
#midlifereinvention
#glowupafter40
#transformyourlife
#midlifewomen
Starting to plan a trip solo to Charleston SC in January or February.
Flying this time.
Now is my time and I`m going to make each moment count.
Follow me for real life motivation and inspiration in wellness, weight loss, mindset and lifestyle.
I hope you have an amazing day today and I look forward to meeting you in my future community, retreats or here online in the comments.
Podcast - The Midlife Glowgetter
Website: www.jaxstys.com
Free Newsletter & Guides in link in bio.
Soon to come glowgetter retreats in SC & CO.
Oh and remember it is never too late to create a life and lifestyle you love.
Live a life you’d want to live twice.
Love, Jax
#womenover40
#midlifereinvention
#glowupafter40
#transformyourlife
#midlifewomen
Midlife awakening and midlife reinvention I a real thing.
I did not have a midlife crisis…I had a midlife glow-up.
I have lost nearly 200 lbs mostly naturally.
I have paid off over $45K in debt as a single mom, single income household with a son away in college.
I have obtained a new corporate position make $35k more per year.
I have become a certified life coach by The Life Coach School.
All of these milestones the last 4 years have completely upgraded my confidence and mindset and growth as a woman over 40.
I feel like I have really come to my own and created my dream life. I am still working and creating my dream life everyday.
I have another 90 more pounds to loose. I want to work on certifications for my career and here online. Nutrition and Wellness Certifications I am working on with NASM. I want to become a Master Certified Life Coach.
I want to continue to help women over 40 all over the world to create the life of their dreams with support and a strong community. I want to create a monthly paid online community and app and in-person midlife glow-up retreats. I want to reach more women on my free podcast and free weekly newsletter.
I want to help you, my friend.
Follow me for real life motivation and inspiration in wellness, weight loss, mindset and lifestyle.
I hope you have an amazing day today and I look forward to meeting you in my future community, retreats or here online in the comments.
Podcast - The Midlife Glowgetter
Website: www.jaxstys.com
Free Newsletter & Guides in link in bio.
Soon to come glowgetter retreats in SC & CO.
Oh and remember it is never too late to create a life and lifestyle you love.
Live a life you’d want to live twice.
Love, Jax
#womenover40
#midlifereinvention
#glowupafter40
#transformyourlife
#midlifewomen
