Bodytech Denise health and fitness

The last month and a half has been very challenging.

Between illness, and a series of unexpected setbacks, there were moments when I felt completely pi**ed off and overwhelmed.

But looking back now, with a clearer mind and a healthier body, I've realised something important.

Sometimes life forces us to slow down when we refuse to do it ourselves.

As someone who has spent decades in the health and fitness industry, I'm always moving, always helping others, always pushing forward. Yet my body was sending signals that it needed rest, recovery, and time to heal.

What felt like a setback and was actually a lesson.

A reminder that recovery is not weakness, rest is not laziness and taking care of yourself is just as important as training hard.

Sometimes true strength is accepting where you are, trusting the process, and giving yourself permission to heal.

If you're going through a tough season right now, remember that not every setback is there to stop you. Sometimes it's there to redirect you, teach you, and prepare you for what's next.

Keep going your comeback is being built in the quiet moments.

This is an old post 2021 and a few things have changed for me regarding menopause example symptoms and treatment. I also have no problem talking to males and females about this topic.
I hope some of you may find some answers, clarity or just feel your not alone..

I have something personal to share this is my opinion and my experiences please don't judge me 💋
I have spoken to some of my female friends and clients about this horrendous thing I have but I don't openly discuss it around males.
Why because I feel like when I mention this word people instantly think of older women
I know I am not a young spring chicken and I am totally fine with that..
Another reason I don't talk about it is because no one else does I don't talk about it openly because I feel like I don't know enough and really understand what's going on my number one question is WHEN WILL IT END 🛑
I have read the books, I have watched the podcasts, I even went over to Queensland to attend a seminary that Dr Sam Beau Patrick held on menopause..
I was in my late thirties when a client came up to me after a spin class and said I think you are Pre menopausal anyone who knows me knows I don't really sweat much and I never get hot but this morning within the first 5 mins of the class I had a flush I felt hot and sweaty ..From my late thirties to early forties my symptoms where getting worse but never did I think it was menopause I was to young and healthy .. yes it was bloody Menopause .
Unfortunately I had more horrendous episodes most ladies will just get hot and sweaty, tired, brain fog, weight gain, sleepless nights yes I got all of that but I also got some unusual symptoms my cholesterol, anxiety, sad emotions increased significantly, my blood sugar levels would plummet and I would get the shakes, sweat and feel sick I was given a diabetic machine to measure my insulin reading whenever I had an episode the reading was always low I was hypoglycaemic to fix this problem I would have to eat asap. I would still randomly have drops in my blood sugar even after a meal it made no difference, also having a can of lemonade or anything sugary wasn't an instant fix sometimes it would take a few minutes this was the most debilitating symptom i had. So from this moment on I always carried a can of lemonade, glucodine tablets and a banana. This was by far the worst symptom I suffered I can remember walking down the road to the beach and I had a sudden drop in my blood sugar it would floor me I felt sick, sweaty, shaky I felt like passing out I had to call Dave and the kids on occasions to pick me up urgently.
I would cry for no reason often while watching TV and my husband would say denise that's a happy story no need for you to cry but I couldn't help the tears, even songs would make me cry.. I was taking time off work because I felt like I just couldn't work and face people. My beautful daughter also noticed a change in me and said I was grumpy and moody Dave agreed I personally couldn't see this change in me but they could.
The symptom I suffered the most was this redness and heat that would start from my chest and rise up to my face along with an intense heat. This would happen regularly on stage while I was instructing and In front of many people one day after class Kev
approached me and said I know your only young but what your experiencing is exactly what my wife went through when she was going through menopause.
Another time Dave and I where at Hogs Breathe for lunch and it happened, this time the heat was unbearable I went to the ladies and had to splash water on my head face and body I looked like I had been swimming. Thankfully the Resturant wasn't busy I was so embarrassed to get out of the toilets and after about thirty minutes Dave noticed me trying to get his attention he came to my rescue, the manager thought maybe I had an allergic reaction to the food maybe i was allergic to nuts (no I wasn't) I went straight to the doctors..
At the age of forty one it was confirmed I was going through the change WTF ... I tried all the natural remedies and unfortunately nothing worked so I went on HRT patches and they have been my saviour. I am sharing my story with you because you may be going through it or your mother, your wife, your friend someone you love and they may not be coping it sucks I hate it and there are other symptoms that I will not shar in here. (Dave would kill me)
I am still very confused and still feel like Iam not knowledge at all about this topic I also believe some doctors don't even understand it. Doctors don't want to recommend the HRT patches because there is a link to cancer, they will not prescribe the HRT patches if you have had cancer or someone in your family has.
I came off my patches in December I felt ok for the first month then by the second month I felt like s**t by end of march dave said he would leave me if I didn't go back on them.. I think he was joking well I hope he was 😔
I always say in class we are all individuals don't compare yourself to anyone else one training program may work for one person but not for another . Just like menopause it effects us all differently your genetics may give you some answers however in my case I have two older sisters that have both experienced different things. One of them is just going through the change NOW yes NOW and she is older then me and finding it ok OMG that's not fair I have been going through it for over 5 years. I love my sisters but i am the younger healthier one I thought I would breeze through it unfortunately that isn't the case ..
Ladies we gotta just hang in there and stay strong and solider on don't be afraid to chat to friends and medical professionals share your stories share what has worked for you and what hasn't.
Ps I know it doesn't sound very good and positive but hey that's life that the reality for me and this frigin menopause 😤 but I have so much to be grateful for I am alive I have a wonderful life I know I am one of the lucky ones
All my love ❤️
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The men in our life also need to know what’s going on with us so they can understand, be a little more sympathetic and compassionate.

Motivation will get you started
Discipline will keep you going 💪🏾

Remember This
Positive thoughts create positive actions, positive feelings, and ultimately positive outcomes.

When negative thoughts or negative people enter your space, pause.

Take a breath reset and remind yourself of all the beauty in your life.

Have a wonderful day 💛
Take time to appreciate the amazing things around you.

✨ Progress isn’t about perfection it’s about persistence and consistency Some days you push, some days you pace. But you never quit keep showing up, that’s where the magic happens ✨

LIFE IS LIKE TRAINING THE HARDER AND TOUGHER IT IS THE STRONGER AND FITTER YOU WILL GET 💪🏾💪🏾
We all have hardships and challenges in life I believe the key is to keep pushing on DON’T STOP And
DON’T GIVE UP.
Life is like a roller coaster with its ups and downs we have our good and not so good days. Enjoy the good days and appreciate every second and the not so good days just know it won’t last for long.
All my love in health and fitness ❤️ #

Have a great day 😘