About Me! Hello, I’m Jane Dowling. After over 30 years working in fitness and health, I know first-hand the challenges women face during midlife and menopause. Following my own journey through a horrific menopauses; I started 15 years ago, I am now 58. Many operations, and various illnesses. I understand what it is like to … Continue reading “Hello & Welcome!”
Exercise
Exercise during menopause is more important than ever before. I want to make it easy for you to know what type of exercise you should be doing. Exercise will help with your menopause symptoms.
If you exercise it will release feel good receptors in your brain, during and after you will feel good and it will lift your mood. Fatiguing the body through simple heart raising activity such as a brisk walk for just 10 minutes each day will help with sleep. The old saying ‘a strong body equals a strong mind’ is so true, so it will help with anxiety and depression.
Being Broken – Why It’s Okay to Struggle, and How We Can Come Back Stronger
Hello lovely ladies, Before I dive back into talking about menopause, I feel I need to share why I’ve been away from here for so long. Life took me on a journey I wasn’t expecting, and I know some of you will relate to the feeling of being completely knocked off your feet. What Happened … Continue reading “Being Broken – Why It’s Okay to Struggle, and How We Can Come Back Stronger”
Menopause awareness talk Fri 28th in the Midlands
If you are based in the Midlands and would like to know more about the menopause, health, how to manage your hormones and have your questions answered then this event is for you. Walk away with the tool kit for you to be able to manage your menopause and health for a happy midlife and … Continue reading “Menopause awareness talk Fri 28th in the Midlands”
Menopause event Midlands 28th April
Hello! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/menopause-awareness-talk-tickets-530785462607 If you are based in the Midlands and would like to know more about the menopause, health, how to manage your hormones and have your questions answered then this event is for you. Walk away with the tool kit for you to be able to manage your menopause and health for a happy … Continue reading “Menopause event Midlands 28th April”
Hello! It’s been a while.
Hello Meno’s! Yes, I know, it’s been too long! I have missed you and I have certainly missed me. Those of you that are trying to remember who I am… I am one of the many women who talk, moan and generally yack about menopause! I love to share my journey of menopause and … Continue reading “Hello! It’s been a while.”
My New Year Resolutions? None.
No resolutions? Why?! Simply put—if I want to do something for me, then I do it. Please don’t let a specific date (or person/magazine/website) make you feel as though you should be doing anything! Wishing everyone a positive, healthy and happy start to the new roaring twenties, and if it doesn’t start well, there’ll ALWAYS … Continue reading “My New Year Resolutions? None.”
Jumping for Bone Health
Hello all! This is a blog to firstly ask for help and secondly to introduce a new feature! A colleague in my fitness professional network is looking to recruit participants for a study to measure how effective jumping is for bone health. As you know, having worked with vulnerable older ladies who are affected with … Continue reading “Jumping for Bone Health”
Lost your Mojo?
Let’s face it, we can all lose our exercise motivation mojo at some point, especially during menopause! Dipping hormones and cold winter nights can mean we have zero motivation to get out of our PJs, let alone the house! Even though I’m a health professional I can lose my mojo sometimes, but what I do … Continue reading “Lost your Mojo?”
Anxiety & Self Care During Menopause
Recently we signposted 2 important days; World Mental Health Day and World Menopause Day, so today I would like to focus on mental health and anxiety along with solutions. Podcast with Women In Sport To celebrate World Menopause Day, the charity Women in Sport invited Dr Heather Currie and I along to their first menopause … Continue reading “Anxiety & Self Care During Menopause”
What exercise should you be doing during menopause?
Menopause Event Find out about menopasue, symptoms, and solutions in more depth from a menopause GP specialist, I will be hosting an event in London on the 21st Sept. We will be joined by Dr Renée Hoenderkamp, BBC Radio London’s resident GP. Thank you to our sponsors for the event and the … Continue reading “What exercise should you be doing during menopause?”