My Midlife Awakening: From Surviving to Thriving—And What’s Next
Hello, beautiful souls!
Life is funny, isn’t it?
You live day to day, week to week, year to year—until one day, you look up and realize you’ve landed in a life that doesn’t quite feel like your own. Maybe it’s not where you thought you’d be. Maybe you feel stuck, lost, or like you’re simply getting by instead of ...

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Jax
How to Show Up in Life with Confidence as a Plus-Size Woman Over 40
Introduction: Confidence is Your Superpower
Life over 40 can be a season of incredible growth and discovery, but it also comes with its own set of challenges, especially for plus-size women. The world tells us that youth and thinness are the keys to beauty and success, but I’m here to tell you otherwise. Confidence isn’t fo...

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Jax
Fueling Midlife Wellness: Why Midlife Women Need a High-Protein, High-Fiber, and Healthy Fat Diet
The Midlife Shift: Why Nutrition Matters More Than Ever
Midlife is a powerful chapter—a time of reinvention, self-discovery, and prioritizing health in ways we may have neglected before. If you’re in your 40s or 50s, you’ve likely felt the shifts that come with perimenopause and menopause. Maybe your metabolism isn’t what...

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Jax
My new, updated wellness plan for 2025.
The first quarter of 2025 is halfway through, and I'm rewriting my wellness plan with a deeper focus on how I feel in my body and the joy this journey brings. I'm no longer consumed by the number on the scale. Instead, I'm tuning in to how I feel—empowered, energized, and strong.
I'm a size 20, down from a larger size of 32, ...

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Jax
50 Creative Ways to Get More Steps in Your Daily Life with a 9-5 Desk Job
This year, I have one primary goal: to reach 10,000 steps every day or at least as close as I can get to it. But let’s be honest, it is not always easy to achieve when you are stuck at an on-site job from 9 to 5 during the week. Maintaining an active lifestyle when one has to sit for long periods can be tricky, but I knew that I...

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Jax
Reclaiming Control Over Emotional Eating – The Science of Why We Overeat and How to Overcome It
Reclaiming Control in Midlife—As women in midlife, we are on a journey of discovery and awakening, and we are all looking to feel our best physically, emotionally, and mentally. But for many, overeating—especially emotional eating—can feel like a setback when trying to reach our goals. If you have ever thought, “Why do I a...

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Jax
Keeping Your Gut Happy and Healthy: Your Key to Thriving Inside and Ou
When was the last time you showed your gut some love? This incredible part of your body does far more than digest your meals—it’s the foundation of your health, mood, and even your skin. That’s right, taking care of your gut is one of the best ways to glow from the inside out, support healthy aging, and feel your absolute be...

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Jax
Why Meal Prep Is a Game-Changer for Midlife Women and How to Do It Right
We middle-aged women have many roles to play in our lives; we are wives, daughters, sisters, employees, managers, mothers, and, most importantly, women. Sometimes, we neglect our diet due to our hectic schedules. This is why meal planning is not just a passing fad but a practical approach that assists us in feeding our bodies, sav...

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Jax
How to Beat the Winter Blues as a Midlife Woman
Winter can be a depressing time, with less light, cold weather, and lack of contact with the outside world, this can make individuals feel tired and sluggish. For middle-aged women who are experiencing changes and accepting change, the winter season can sometimes bring out the worst in them. However, this is the best part; there a...

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Jax
Jax Stys’ Quarter 1 Wellness Plan 2025: Your Guide to Midlife Transformation
2025 is my year of transformation, and I’m excited to share my Quarter 1 Wellness Plan with you! As a midlife woman, I’m on a journey to embrace self-love, health, and reinvention. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, motivation, or a roadmap for your own wellness goals, this guide is for you.
Let’s dive into how I...

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Jax