The Hibar Blog
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Welcome to Menolescence
The hot flushes have started - up to twenty a day. I’m calling it menolescence- this strange, emotional, midlife puberty no one warns you about. Here’s how I’m navigating it, one black outfit and Google search at a time.
The Worst Fitness Advice I Ever Followed (And What Actually Worked)
We’ve all fallen for bad fitness advice at some point. And if you haven’t yet, trust me—you’ll come across plenty of it. But of all the questionable things I’ve tried, one stands out as the worst fitness advice I ever followed: doing a juice cleanse.
Getting Back on Track After a Holiday (Without the Guilt)
I just got back from a week of snowboarding in Japan. It was an incredible trip—full of fresh powder, good food, and a well-earned break from routine. And now, like many people after a holiday, it’s time to get back into the swing of things.
How I Stay on Track While Travelling Without Stressing About It
If you've ever worried about losing progress while travelling, you're not alone. I used to stress about it too—until I realised that what I do most of the time matters way more than what happens during a short trip.
How I Wasted Years on the Wrong Advice
I spent years doing everything I thought I was supposed to do to get in shape. I was dedicated, disciplined, and consistent—but despite all of that effort, I wasn’t seeing the results I wanted. Looking back, I realise that I was following all the wrong advice.
Client Story - How Julie Transformed Her Body and Her Mindset at 55
Meet Julie. She came to me after an 8-week challenge, eating just 1300 calories and feeling stuck. She wanted to lose fat but didn't know how to sustain it. We changed that.
Breaking the All-or-Nothing Diet Mentality
"I'll start on Monday." Sound familiar? Then Friday hits, and it's like all bets are off. The all-or-nothing mindset is sabotaging your progress. Here's how to break free.

