When I was in my mid-40s, I was struggling on many levels.

I was a stay-at-home mom with two kids, in a marriage that was surviving but not thriving. Somewhere along the way, I had lost my sense of self—who I was, what I wanted, what I enjoyed, and what value I had in the world beyond being a mother.

Don’t be afraid to begin. It’s very common to hear women say they don’t know where to start with their fitness journey. Many feel intimidated by the gym—and that alone keeps them from going. Or they go, but skip the weight room and head straight for the cardio machines.

Let me start by saying what you’ve probably heard a thousand times: everyone is different, and what works for me may not work for you. I’m not a medical doctor, and I’m not recommending that you take any of these—this is simply what I’m currently using and exploring.

I encourage you to ask yourself, ‘What clicks with me, and how can I implement more of that?’ Research the supplements, stretches, and nutritional plans that hit deeper than that same old routine. This is your chance to get to the bottom of what actually supports your system — and what totally doesn’t.