July is a month that represents freedom and independence. It is also my birthday month. It’s quite literally MY new year!
I remember when I turned 40. I genuinely couldn’t believe it was me! I was the “Auntie” now. I was the “seasoned” employee. I was now the “play mama” instead of “play cousin.” I was the mature experienced one. What a head trip. I loved being stronger, wiser and better but I wasn’t feeling like my spunky, fiery, sassy self. I legitimately didn’t care about anything. I just wanted to get off work and go to bed. Sound familiar?
Birthdays have a way of making us pause and ask ourselves important questions. Am I happy? How old do I feel? How old do I look? Do I feel energized? Do I feel confident in my body? Do I still “got it”?
For many women, especially during midlife and perimenopause, the answer is complicated. It’s a mix of being perfectly fine yet not okay at all. Hormonal changes can lead to weight gain, low energy, poor sleep, and feeling disconnected from the body you once recognized.
This can feel frustrating but it does not have to be permanent.
Freedom is something you deserve to experience in your own body. Freedom from feeling exhausted and unlike yourself. When your hormones and metabolism are properly supported, your body can respond. Energy can return. Weight loss can become achievable. Confidence can be restored. This month, as I celebrate another year of life, I am reminded that investing in your health is one of the most powerful decisions you can make.
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“Own your Health. Find Your Balance” Dr. Tina Marie