During COVID, I gained 25 pounds.
I was stuck at home. No gym. Too much wine.
And honestly? I was just tired. Mentally, physically, emotionally.
I was running a business, taking care of everyone else, and navigating menopause — all while pretending I had it together.
Sound familiar?
I remember putting on jeans one day and thinking, “Whose body is this?”
I didn’t recognize myself in the mirror.
And I felt embarrassed — which is hard to admit for someone who used to be a fitness model and owned a gym.
But that moment became a turning point.
Because I realized… it wasn’t about going back to who I used to be.
It was about becoming the strongest, most energized version of the woman I am now.
And it started with something simple:
The Most Underrated Fat-Loss Tool?
Walking.
Not running. Not boot camps.
Just walking. ( and if you can do it outdoors even better)
It sounds almost too easy. But for women in midlife, especially those juggling careers, families, and the chaos of perimenopause or menopause — it’s magic.
Let me explain why:
Why Walking Works (Especially for Women 45+)
🧠 It reduces cortisol.
Intense workouts spike stress hormones — not ideal when your hormones are already out of whack. Walking calms your system down.
🧘♀️ It’s low-barrier.
No fancy equipment. No pain. Just lace up and go. Start with 10 minutes if that’s all you have.
💪 It protects muscle.
Unlike chronic cardio, walking doesn’t break down muscle. Combine it with 2–3 days of strength training and you’re golden.
🔥 It burns belly fat.
Especially the visceral kind that creeps up during menopause.
🕒 It fits into your real life.
Walking meetings. Post-dinner strolls. Early-morning reflection time. It’s the most flexible “workout” there is.
Try My Favourite 30-Minute Walking Protocol:
Want to Reboot Your Body (and Confidence) This Spring?
On April 1, I’m kicking off a FREE 21-Day Lean Body Operating System Challenge
It’s for women like us — women who’ve given so much to everyone else and are finally ready to put themselves back on the list.
If you want to:
✅ Get lean without long workouts
✅ Feel amazing in your clothes again
✅ Have more energy and focus
✅ Drop fat and build strength without giving up everything fun…
You’ll love this.
You’ll get:
💥 A simple daily plan (movement, mindset, meals)
💥 Coaching emails from me to keep you inspired
💥 And the Lean Body OS Tracker to stay on track
Grab your free tracker here to join us ( when you grab your free tracker you will also get free access to the 21 day Lean Body Operating System daily action steps):
We’re not just walking off fat.
We’re walking into a new season of confidence, power, and energy.
Let’s go.
– Ruth
Coach & Founder, FitWiseWoman™
Helping women 50+ reclaim the body, energy & confidence they deserve.
See you next week!
