Proactive > Reactive Health

When it comes to our health journey - want to know one choice that makes all the difference?
Being proactive instead of reactive.

Too often, women wait until exhaustion, burnout or a health crisis forces them to stop. But when you take charge of your wellness before things spiral, you set yourself up not just to survive in your day to day life - but to thrive for many years to come!

Reactive health happens when we only pay attention once symptoms become impossible to ignore. And often times, this is how we function as a society when it comes to our wellness. We wait and wait and wait until we HAVE to be seen for “something”.

For women in midlife, this often looks like…

  • Struggling with stubborn weight gain or belly fat

  • Feeling drained, foggy or unmotivated

  • Snapping at loved ones because of mood swings or exhaustion

  • Battling poor sleep, hot flashes or night sweats

  • Ignoring small warning signs until they become bigger health problems

Women push through these struggles, telling themselves it’s “just part of getting older.” But ignoring your body’s signals doesn’t make them go away. It only postpones the care you truly need.

Being proactive with your health means taking intentional steps before a crisis hits. It’s about working with your female physiology, supporting hormone health and creating a lifestyle that strengthens you now and protects your future.

So how can we be proactive?

  • By choosing strength training and restorative movement over endless cardio

  • By prioritizing sleep and stress management to balance hormones

  • By nourishing the body with whole foods that fuel energy and focus

  • By scheduling regular checkups and bloodwork to catch changes early

  • By listening to your body’s whispers instead of waiting for it to scream!

These proactive steps build resilience, energy and vitality. They allow you to move into your 40s, 50s, and beyond with confidence and a better plan - not uncertainty and constant overwhelm.

It’s imperative for all of us to remember - health isn’t just about how you feel today. It’s about protecting your longevity and the ability to live a long, vibrant and fulfilling life.

What we do NOW turns into how we can show up in 10, 20, 30 years. So imagine yourself 20 years from now. Do you want to have the energy to travel, chase grandkids and enjoy the passions you love? Or do you want to feel limited, depleted and regret that you didn’t act sooner?

Every proactive choice you make today is a gift to your future self.

Don’t wait for your body to demand attention. Start listening to it now. Whether it’s booking that overdue checkup, shifting your workouts to support hormone balance or simply adding more rest into your week, small proactive steps create lasting impact.

At the end of the day, in every season…you deserve to thrive - not just survive.

Erin Trier