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Movement & Mindfulness for Midlife

Read more about the article Women of Australia deserve better

Women of Australia deserve better

  • Post author:Sally
  • Post published:March 11, 2021
  • Post category:Society
  • Post comments:6 Comments

Women in Australia have had enough. We’re facing a crisis of gendered violence, harassment and inappropriate behaviour in our workplaces…

Continue ReadingWomen of Australia deserve better

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It’s Women’s Health Week 6-10 September ❤️ It’s Women’s Health Week 6-10 September ❤️ Time to put the spotlight on our health 🔦 One way to put your health first is to arm yourself with knowledge and information about menopause from reputable and trusted sources 🙌 In 1971 Dr Jean Hailes (1926 - 1988) established the first clinic in Australia, and only the second in the world, dedicated to midlife and menopause. Today, her namesake organisation Jean Hailes for Women’s Health @jeanhailes provides important health services which combine clinical care, research, translation and education to build the health sector and women’s own capacity to improve health and wellbeing. @jeanhailes is one of the most trusted sources of information about our health in midlife. In my bio is a link to their fantastic resources about menopause. You’ll find fact sheets and recommended reading, podcasts, videos, recipes, webinars and more 😍 ➰ The beautiful artwork in this image is by @elizabethclosearts . . . #PowerYourHealth #WomensHealthWeek #fitfabfiftyish #womenshealth #womenshealthmatters #womenswellbeing #menopause #makemenopausematter #perimenopause #midlifehealth
Much of what we’ve been conditioned to believe a Much of what we’ve been conditioned to believe about exercising in midlife can go in the bin 🗑 In general, the fitness industry does us no favours. Plus, we have to contend with the outdated expectations society has about us 😔 In my new blog post I debunk 3 exercise myths that might be sabotaging your midlife. I also offer you an alternative strategy of 4 principles for exercising in midlife. No need to scale high peaks in search of a unicorn 🦄 😆 I’d love to know your thoughts 💭 I’ve put a link to the blog post in my bio ⬆️ 💕💕 . . . #fitfabfiftyish #newblogpost #exercisemyths #mythbusting #midlifefitness #midlifehealth #midlifewellness #over50fitness #over50wellness #over50andstrong #hormonesupport #magnificentmidlife #menopause #brainhealth #midlifeblogger
💕 (Re)Introducing myself 💕 Hi IG friends, a 💕 (Re)Introducing myself 💕 Hi IG friends, and welcome to those who found me after the article in The Age/SMH 👋 🙏🥰 I thought I’d share a bit about me and Fit Fab Fiftyish ⬇️ ➰My mission here and at my blog Fit Fab Fiftyish is to encourage you to have an active and joyful midlife through movement and mindfulness. To find ways that nourish, not punish!  ➰I’m basically lazy about doing exercise, but making it a habit has had such a positive effect on my life. ➰I was introduced to yoga at a young age by my mum in the late 1970s. I found my way back to yoga 8 years ago and I’ve recently started on my teaching path. I love continuing to learn about and share this beautiful practice that originated in India thousands of years ago. ➰I’m (slowly!) studying a qualification in group fitness training. ➰I’ve written about how HRT has been a game-changer for me (there’s a link in my bio). I’m an advocate for breaking down the stigma and the inaccurate & outdated information about HRT. ➰My background is in social science and politics and I work in an administrative role in healthcare. ➰I live with my partner and our elderly cat in Melbourne, Australia on the land traditionally owned by the Wurunjeri people. I have two awesome adult children. Being an empty-nester is my least favourite role 😔   ➰I’ve learned in midlife to be brave, even when I’m not. To give something a go, to challenge myself, and to be part of the groundswell of midlife women saying 🗣“I’m only getting started”. Sally 💕💕 . . . . . #fitfabfiftyish #reintroducingmyself #introducingmyself #midlife #movementandmindfulness #nourishnotpunish #midlifefitness #midlifewellbeing #menopause #perimenopause #hrt #over50wellbeing #over50fitness #midlifebloggers #over50bloggers #connectwithyourdreams #dreambig #bebrave #womensupportingwomen #liveyourdream #onelifetolive #lifeisbeautiful #lifeisprecious
YES WE ARE 🙌 💣 My friend Sue @womenlivingwe YES WE ARE 🙌 💣 My friend Sue @womenlivingwellafter50 and I were interviewed recently by Sophie Aubrey from The Age/SMH about our experiences navigating health care as midlife women 😊 Sophie’s excellent article is published today and highlights important points including 📌 1 in 3 women feel their health concerns have been dismissed by their doctor. This is double the number among men 📌 Research shows that women’s pain is taken less seriously and is treated with less medication than men’s 📌 Women are suspicious of the medical profession for not taking them seriously, and the impact this is having on vaccine hesitancy 📌 For most women under 60 and within 10 years of menopause, HRT is safe and effective for treatment of menopause symptoms The good news is that there’s a shift, a groundswell, a political and social momentum building around health issues that affect midlife women 👏👏👏 We’re getting informed, more vocal, more confident to not be silent anymore. We’re finding support and supporting each other in networks and groups and forums like this one. Thank you for being part of this change 💜💚 Love to hear your thoughts and experiences 🗣 Link to the article is in my bio ⬆️ . . . . . #fitfabfiftyish #womenshealth #womenshealthmatters #womenswellbeing #menopause #perimenopause #hrt #midlifehealth #midlifewomen #invisiblenomore #makemenopausematter #womensupportingwomen #womenshealthresearch #womensupportingeachother
💫 GIVEAWAY TIME 💫 I’m teaming up with my 💫 GIVEAWAY TIME 💫 I’m teaming up with my beautiful and talented daughter @baked_by_chloe for a lovely giveaway 💝 Chloe creates and bakes gorgeous stud earrings from polymer clay and is inspired by the beautiful environment of the Northern Rivers region of NSW, Australia where she lives 🌊☀️ 🌄🍃 Each pair of studs is unique and adds colour and joy to your day 🤸‍♀️ The backings are surgical grade stainless steel so they won’t irritate your ears. Great to wear for your workouts, your yoga class or a day at the beach! 🏖 WHAT YOU CAN WIN ✨ You and a friend will each receive a set of three pairs of @baked_by_chloe stud earrings 🙌 HOW TO ENTER 👉 Like this post and tag a friend in the comments 👯‍♀️ *up to three entries per person* 👉 Make sure you’re following me @fit.fab.50ish and @baked_by_chloe *Giveaway will close on Wednesday 7 July at 9pm AEST. Winner will be chosen at random* I’ll post the earrings to you and your friend, wherever you both are in the world 🙌 🌏 Good luck! 🥳 . . . #fitfabfiftyish #womensupportingwomen #over50blogger #over50andfab #over50yoga #over50andstrong #over50_style #shoplocal #handmade #northernriversnnsw #australianmade #supportsmallbusiness #polymerclay #polymerclaystuds
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