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Alva O'Sullivan Midlife Metabolic Health Specialist
Helping women in midlife and beyond improve strength, energy and body composition
MSc Nutrition & Exercise, CBT Dip

Practical nutrition & health advice for busy people (and families) on the go. As a qualified nutritionist and fitness coach, I am passionate about improving clients health, fitness & nutrition. I am also a busy mother of two young children and understand fully the daily challenge of making healthy food choices for our families given the time pressure we all experience in juggling daily life.

15/10/2026

Sometimes adding a condiment, herb, oil or seasoning can turn a lunch into a feast! Smoky chilli oil from

15/10/2026

I’ve learned over the years not every training day feels the same. Some days I’ve got loads of energy and can push. Other days I just don’t have it. Sleep, fuel, stress or being emotionally drained can all play a part.

I’ve learned that on those days, rather than get annoyed with myself and try to push harder, it’s better to listen and adapt. Maybe that’s lighter weights, one less round or slowing the pace.

Here’s the key bit. We don’t only get stronger by training harder. We get stronger by allowing our bodies to recover and adapt. Rest isn’t time off. It’s part of the process.

Not every training day needs to be your strongest.

Knowing when to push yourself and when to pull back is part of training intelligently.

Listen, adapt, come back stronger.

Strength Pilates pop up with me Saturday 31st October Kilmacud Crokes Stillorgan 11am-12.15pm€20DM if you’ll like to boo...
14/10/2026

Strength Pilates pop up with me Saturday 31st October

Kilmacud Crokes Stillorgan
11am-12.15pm
€20

DM if you’ll like to book a spot!

Long-term health isn’t about guilt, rules or restrictions – it’s about thinking differently.Skipping meals, resisting cr...
09/10/2026

Long-term health isn’t about guilt, rules or restrictions – it’s about thinking differently.

Skipping meals, resisting cravings, calling it “being bold,” and trying to “start again on Monday”... these are all patterns born from years of all-or-nothing thinking around food and health. But lasting change doesn’t come from more rules.
It comes from changing your mindset.

When I work with clients, we focus on more than just food and movement. We look at the thoughts that drive behaviours – the self-talk that says you’ve failed, that you’ll never get there, that you’re not doing enough.
And we reframe it.

We replace guilt with fuel, rules with structure, restriction with nourishment.

It’s not about being perfect – it’s about becoming a healthier, stronger, more confident version of yourself.

Yes, we talk nutrition and fitness. Yes, we build habits. But real change comes when you start to believe you can.

If this resonates, my 10-week Health Coaching Programme is designed to help you shift your mindset, build sustainable habits, and feel better in your body and your life – for good.

🟡 Now enrolling – all the details here:
👉 www.alvaosullivan.com/health-coaching

Let’s work together to create lasting change – from the inside out.

08/10/2026

If you’ve been in my Pilates class or worked with me in the studio, chances are, you’re a pretty good “planker” by now.

It’s one of the exercises I always include because I really believe it’s essential for building strength as we age.

But what makes a good plank a great one? Usually it’s just one subtle shift in the pelvis. That’s the cue I come back to again and again.

I regularly see how this simple correction can transform an okay plank into a much stronger, more effective one.

Gently tuck your tailbone under, bring your lower ribs and hips closer together and pull your abdominal wall back to your spine to create a strong, stable core and a flat lower back.

It’s not about how long you can hold your plank but how well you hold it!

01/10/2026

Lots more simple quick meal ideas to come this month

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I’m not here to become an influencer but just a Midlife Health Coach sharing evidenced based information to support women’s health

Female Midlife Health ✨
Women Supporting Women

Sometimes having a little support and a clear plan can make all the difference1:1 Health Coaching | In Person or OnlineI...
27/09/2026

Sometimes having a little support and a clear plan can make all the difference

1:1 Health Coaching | In Person or Online

I work with women in midlife who want to improve their metabolic health, build strength, manage body composition and feel healthier and more energised.

My approach combines evidence-based nutrition, exercise and practical behaviour change, with advice tailored to you, your lifestyle and your goals.

Whether you’re looking to make some changes, navigate the challenges of midlife or simply prioritise your own health, I’m here to help you find an approach that works for you.

📍 In-person consultations at my Stillorgan clinic, Monday–Friday.

Online consultations also available.

You can find full details of my consultations, 10-week coaching programme and client google reviews at alvaosullivan.com

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Brewery Road, Stillorgan
Dublin
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+353868132894

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