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5 Lessons I Wish More Women Believed About Themselves
In honor of International Women's Day, I’ve been reflecting on the lessons life teaches us as women. Not just about health or fitness, but about becoming more fully authentic. We have spent decades showing up for everyone else: building careers, raising families, caring for loved ones, often putting our own needs and voices last. But then somewhere along the way, especially in midlife, something shifts. Here are five lessons I want more women to believe about themselves in mi

Pat Greaves
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Best Supplements for Midlife Women: What Helps During Perimenopause and Menopause
As we move into through the winter months, many women notice they are suffering from fatigue, low energy, or frequent colds, making this a good time to revisit the basics for supporting your midlife wellness. First....Start With a Strong Foundation Before adding any supplements, it’s important that you understand these facts: The biggest drivers of energy, metabolism, and a healthy body composition are: Strength training to preserve muscle mass Adequate protein intake for mus

Pat Greaves
Feb 13 min read


Frustrated with your Meno-Belly? January Is the Perfect Time to Address It.
If your menopause belly has been bothering you, you’re not alone and more importantly, you’re not behind. The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s can feel like a whirlwind of overindulgence and disrupted routines. By the time January arrives, many women feel frustrated, uncomfortable in their clothes, but unsure where to begin. The good news is that January is actually one of the best times to start managing menopause belly by being strategic, not aggressive. Not becaus

Pat Greaves
Jan 182 min read


Choosing Calm Over Chaos: Staying Consistent Through Holiday Stress
December is a wonderful time of celebration, connection, and reflection yet for many women in midlife, it can also feel overwhelming. Between family gatherings, work deadlines, social events, and the emotional weight this season often brings, it’s easy to slip into survival mode. But here’s what you need to know: staying consistent during the holiday season isn’t about being perfect and checking off every box. It’s about choosing calm over chaos and tuning into what your body

Pat Greaves
Dec 1, 20252 min read


Why It’s So Hard to Make Yourself a Priority in Midlife
For decades, you’ve been the one everyone can depend on: the caregiver, the problem-solver, the glue that holds everything together. But somewhere along the way, your own wellness slipped to the bottom of the list. As women, we’ve been conditioned to keep going and juggle it all, no matter how tired or stretched thin we feel. And when menopause enters the picture, that juggling act gets even harder. Suddenly, your body feels unfamiliar - your energy dips, sleep disappears, we

Pat Greaves
Oct 28, 20253 min read
Embracing Menopause: A Journey to Strength and Vitality
Understanding Menopause and Its Impact Up until recently, menopause has been treated like the silent chapter in a woman’s life, something we push through alone. Growing up, I remember my mom complaining of “the sweat pouring off of her” but no reason as to why. It was probably one of the many things she endured in isolation. When my own journey started, I didn’t even realize it. For years, I struggled with panic attacks, anxiety, brain fog, and sleepless nights, never once co

Pat Greaves
Oct 1, 20253 min read
Fighting Fatigue in Midlife: How to Rebound After Summer Without Burning Out
It's already mid-September, and you may not have fully adjusted back into your routine. The vacations are over, the kids are back in...

Pat Greaves
Sep 15, 20253 min read


Midlife Reset - 4 Ways to Finish Summer as Your Strongest Self!
August marks the final stretch of summer (sigh...), but if you're a woman in midlife, it's the perfect time for a pause, reflect and...

Pat Greaves
Aug 1, 20253 min read


Don’t Let Summer Sabotage Your Strength!
Summer is here and while you're enjoying your BBQs, vacations and the longer days, it’s easy to let our fitness routines slip and put...

Pat Greaves
Jul 16, 20252 min read


From Surviving to StrongHer: 5 Small Daily Habits That Lead to Big Results After 50
If you’re in your 50s and feel like your body is working against you lately, you’re not alone. Between the hormonal rollercoaster of...

Pat Greaves
Apr 12, 20253 min read


5 Ways to Show Yourself Love This February
February is usually associated with love and Valentine's Day, but let’s shift the focus this year away from grand romantic gestures and...

Pat Greaves
Feb 4, 20252 min read


5 Tips for You to Finish December Strong and Be Successful in 2025!
As 2024 winds down, December often feels like a sprint to the finish line. Between holiday celebrations, family commitments, and the busy...

Pat Greaves
Dec 12, 20243 min read


Joyful & Stress-Free! Your Guide to Thriving This Holiday Season 🎁
We are officially in the holiday season and with it comes the excitement (and stress!) of shopping for the perfect gifts, getting the...

Pat Greaves
Nov 15, 20243 min read


Embrace Your Wellness this Fall: Stay Strong through Menopause!
Happy Fall! This is the time of the year where we love the change of seasons and all of the beauty it brings. But it's also a great...

Pat Greaves
Sep 22, 20242 min read


From Surviving to Thriving in Menopause!
It's an exciting time to be a woman in menopause! Not because of the hot flashes, brain fog, or mood swings it can bring, but because...

Pat Greaves
Sep 1, 20243 min read


The Midlife Fitness Reset: Getting Back on Track After a Break
Hi StrongHer Tribe - it's been a while since my last blog! Taking a hiatus from your routine happens—it’s a part of life. And if you took...

Pat Greaves
Aug 14, 20243 min read


Make this May Your Month for Health and Wellness!
May is special as it is a month filled with significance, as we celebrate National Women's Health Month, Mental Health Awareness Month,...

Pat Greaves
Apr 30, 20241 min read


Love Yourself: Your February Fitness Challenge!
February is the month when many of us tend to give up on the fitness goals we made in January. What better opportunity than to make...

Pat Greaves
Jan 29, 20242 min read


New Year, New You? How Not to Set Yourself Up for Failure
Come on, let's be real...how well have you done with your New Year's resolutions? Every year you make them and every year they fail. You...

Pat Greaves
Jan 3, 20243 min read


Create Your Best Future Self - Starting Today!
You don't need to wait for the calendar to flip to start working on becoming the best version of yourself. Step into your 2024 self right...

Pat Greaves
Dec 10, 20232 min read
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