Meet TJ — A Midlife Doctor Seeking Strength
TJ isn’t your average client. She’s a chronic pain and addiction doctor, certified in yoga, acupuncture, and health coaching and she lives full‑time in a van. By age 50, menopause hit with weight gain and reduced energy. She understood health science, but couldn’t stick to a plan.
So she set a goal: run a marathon. What she found? A full-body, whole-life transformation with Coach Jen and having fitness over 50 was more about long term sustainability vs. running a marathon!
Learn more today about TJ’s journey with me!

Here’s what she shared after our time together—the 10 most important lessons she learned while training with me.
10 Things a Doctor Learned While Training with Coach Jen
1. Progress is Slow—but Powerful
“I went from 30‑minute runs to 2‑hour long runs without even realizing it. Weight training scared me, but now I’m lifting heavy, and no, I’m not ‘bulky.’ I’m just strong.”
Consistency builds strength over time, especially for fitness over 50 and menopause strength training.
2. Music is Medicine
“BPM playlists got me up hills. I reframed running as dancing. Movement became meditation.”
A simple tool like rhythm can change how you move and feel.
3. Slow Running Is a Skill
“I used to hate warm‑ups. But now my body trusts the process.”
Teaching clients to run slower builds endurance and protects joints.
4. Rest. Means. Rest.
“I used to fight rest days. Now I crave them.”
Rest days are essential for recovery, especially during perimenopause. Check out a blog I did about rest HERE!
5. Your Body Is Crooked. So Fix It.
“I realized my body had imbalances. Rehab and stretching changed everything.”
Awareness and corrective movement prevent pain and support midlife fitness.
6. You Need Weights
“I resisted lifting. Now it’s changed everything—physically and mentally.”
Strength training improves hormones, clarity, bone health—crucial for women 40+. Learn MORE about Strength Training for Fitness Over 50!
7. You Don’t Need a Gym
“I live in a van. I lift with adjustable dumbbells and bands.”
Coach Jen’s flexible programming means progress anywhere.
8. The Kitchen Is Key
“You can’t out‑run a poor diet… once I shifted my mindset, everything changed.”
Nutrition and consistency go hand in hand for weight loss during menopause.
9. You Won’t Track Food Forever
“Now I just know what my body needs. It’s second nature.”
Tracking is tool; intuitive eating is the goal.
10. This Isn’t a Program. It’s a Transition
“Movement is non‑negotiable now. I schedule it like surgery. This is my LIFE.”
True change sticks when it’s woven into daily life.
Why This Isn’t Just Another Gym Plan
“Most programs feel temporary but Coach Jen builds transitions that stick.” ~TJ
Whether you’re entering perimenopause, facing life shifts, or ready for consistent strength training for midlife women, this approach meets you where you are—with real accountability and real empathy.

Ready for Your Own Midlife Transformation?
If you’re over 40 and craving strength, confidence, and sustainable change—even without perfect consistency—let’s talk.
Apply here and let’s start your journey together!

