Happy Sunday, lovely!

You know what I love most about September? It’s that incredible fresh-start energy. While everyone else is obsessing over January resolutions that fizzled out by February, September quietly shows up with this brand new chance. I know you feel it too….

Maybe it's the crisp morning air, or the anticipation of just getting some peace and quiet in the house. There's something about this time of year that just feels like possibility, doesn't it?

I was talking to a client this week who said, "I keep waiting for the right moment to focus on myself again." And honestly? I get it. Summer can be a bit of a write-off. And here in Ontario, summer is short and sweet and oh-so-precious, I just want to bask in all of it. How many times have we told ourselves we'll start when life calms down, when work isn't so crazy, I’ll start Monday, or when the kids need us less.

But here's what I've learned after working with women in midlife who felt exactly like you to right now: that "perfect" moment doesn't exist. What does exist is this September energy we're feeling right now.

The women who finally get control of their perimenopause symptoms, who lose the belly fat, who start feeling energized instead of exhausted, who learn to love what they see in the mirror again - all have one thing in common:

They stopped waiting.

If you're anything like the women I work with, you're probably exhausted by the constant cycle of:

• Promising yourself you'll prioritize your health... tomorrow

• Feeling like your body has completely changed without your permission

• Having zero energy for the things that used to light you up

• Trying every new "solution" only to end up more frustrated than before

I know because I've been there myself. I’m here to remind you: You are worth it to make space for yourself.

Let’s get you the jumpstart your body needs to start the shift (hint: it's not another restrictive diet).

I created my 5-Day Cortisol Reset specifically for this. Because sometimes you need someone to say, "Start here. Do this. It's going to be okay."

Starting Monday, September 8th, I'm walking you through exactly what your midlife body is craving:

• A real food plan that actually gives you energy instead of crashes (think done for you meal prep schedule + high fiber/high protein meals and snacks)

• Curated workouts and movement that supports your hormones instead of stressing them out

• Simple tweaks to your daily routine that compound into big changes

• The relief of finally having a plan that makes sense

This isn't about perfection or dramatic transformations. It's about giving yourself permission to start where you are, with what you have, right now.

Your September fresh start is waiting for you. Are you ready to claim it?

Let's do this together.

Christie xox

P.S. - I only open this reset a twice a year, and September spots always fill up fast. If you're feeling that little nudge in your chest saying "yes, this is for me," trust it. If you have questions about it, feel free to hit reply and let me know.

P.P.S - if more support and connection is what you are craving, join Lindsay and I on Sunday September 7th for our in person ‘Pause Effect Day Retreat where we deep dive into the strategies, tools and resources you need to create the habits that serve your changing body in midlife.