Living Well Ageing Well with Eileen

30/09/2026

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28/09/2026

88 and finishing the Berlin marathon strong! And was still looking strong even after finishing 💪🏻

28/09/2026

Happy Monday all 🥰

Last few days of September and will be October on Thursday 😳

I decided to start some morning exercises in bed and as I like Abi Mills workouts I thought I’d start these each morning. I just had to pause after each movement to do my one minute then start again. I’m sure it will all be familiar soon enough and I won’t need the video.

I love them and only a minute each exercise - and don’t forget to work both sides for some - so I’ll continue with these as part of getting back into a good morning routine.

Who else wants to join me with this and continue throughout October and see how you feel doing these?

I’m going to go to a mat Pilates class this evening as never tried one but hear so much positive reviews on them I thought I’d get myself off to one. I’m still doing some reformer Pilates classes - beginners level - but want to try a mat one. Im working on flexibility/mobility and really need to get into a regular and consistent practice with this.

Have a great day……and let me know if you’re going to join me with these exercises - or you might already do something similar ☺️

28/09/2026

21/09/2026

Hi everyone hope you’re well.

I’ve been in Cornwall since Thursday and going home in the morning. I was going to do a live or 2 while I was away but signal isn’t great when out and about.

I’ve done tons of walking - it’s quite steep in places with lots of steps which you might know if you e been this way.

I’ve been on lots of bus journeys and a couple of train ones too.

Visited lots of places and if you’ve seen my personal profile page you’ll see tons of photos there.

I’ll get some here once I’m home as will attempt to get a selection of photos into a reel.

I just wanted to share with you something I always do when I’m away - as we know some good habits can drop off when we’re on holiday but I’ll always bring my Tropic skincare away with me.

Here’s a little video I did just now showing what I’ve taken away with me. I keep saying I must get a travel skincare kit to take away as I had plenty of time to order one - but I often giver so end up taking my regular size products 🤦‍♀️But it’s worth it 💚

I’ve had a great few days away - busy and interesting - but I’m ready to get home now 🥰

13/09/2026

Hi all and I hope you’ve had a great weekend.

I like Abi Mills workouts and as I’m going to be away for almost a week soon - and nowhere near a branch of my gym - I’m going to save some of her mobility workouts and do some each day.

If you’re looking for some mobility /yoga workouts check Abi out - and if you want to join me on getting something done each day while I’m away let me know as it can be a mini challenge 🥰

04/09/2026

Wow this is very inspiring especially as I’ve just started Lifting classes at the gym I recently joined.

I had my first lesson yesterday. It’s a small group session that’s included in gym membership. I couldn’t even lift the 15kg barbel up over my head - so starting with dumbbells.

I’m starting a 6 week Lifting course next week and hoping by the end of the 6 weeks I’ll be a lot closer to lifting that barbell up!
I’ve done deadlifts using barbell in the past, but not lifted over my head.

I also realised that when moving to heavier dumbbells how much weaker my left arm was compared to the right one. I get that we will often have one “weaker” side but hadn’t realised till yesterday the difference. That needs changing.

Anyway I’m “on it” now 💪🏻 and I joined this gym recently as I saw it had Lifting classes included in the membership. Paying a PT for this would cost a lot more than my monthly membership - and I get my reformers Pilates classes also included. That exercise will also build strength as well.

Let me know if you do any lifting/strength training and what it is you do 🥰

I’ll keep you updated on my progress 💪🏻

Happy Friday 🎉

Melanie Lester is proof that it's never too late to start lifting weights. 🏋️‍♀️

Melanie had never exercised before when she first started going to the gym - but now, seven years later she's squatting 100kg.

This is everything she's learnt along the way.

31/08/2026

Happy 31st August all and hope you’ve had a great weekend - and for those in Uk hope you had a great Bank Holiday Monday 🥰

So…..a new month starts tomorrow 🥳

What’s your plans/goals for the month - if you have any of course ☺️

I am starting a new Habit Tracker from tomorrow as I need to really nail more consistency around my food and fitness. I like the little motivational quote at the bottom of each page 🥰

Although it’s a while off yet, the London Marathon will be here soon enough. Just under 34 weeks I think!

💚I’ve started some new classes at the gym which feels great.
💚My “diet” has improved
🤪BUT I feel I can do a lot better 🤦‍♀️ sounds like my school reports from the 70s…..”if Eileen put her mind to it (most subjects) she could do a lot better!!!! “

I like this habit tracker as it has Tick Box for the habits I want to focus on - so it’s easy to gauge if days are missed! It’s easy for something to drop off for a few days, then it’s a week, then 2 ….and then a month has passed by!

Let me know if you have any plans to get “stuff” done in September? I’ve started sorting out/tidying emails up and will unsubscribe to all the info that I really don’t need!

I’ll also be planning my trip to Cornwall - B&B was booked ages ago and train tickets bought now. I just need to plan what I want to do, how to get there etc. I have some loose plans in mind so need to get info onto paper and out of my head 💚

Ok that’s me for today. Enjoy the rest of your day 🥰