Welcome to Get a Grip!

So, here I am—52 years old and diving headfirst into the world of blogging. Writing has always been something I’ve always enjoyed. Get a Grip is my space to do just that. Plus, tbh—menopause brain fog is REAL! This blog double downs as a way to remember what I was thinking (or doing) at any given time.

Why I’m Writing

Maybe I’m writing for myself, maybe I’m writing for you. Either way, it’s happening, and I’m excited to see where it goes. Do I have it all figured out? Nope. But I’m here for it, and I hope you are, too.

Writing is therapeutic. It's my chance to reflect and share my journey through midlife, fitness, fitness in midlife and all the chaos that comes with being a woman at this stage of life. If you’re navigating it like I am (and dealing with what feels like 108 peri-menopause symptoms), you know.  It's a crazy-ass wild ride. 

My Hope for Get a Grip

That it becomes a space where we can:

• Laugh at things like needing glasses to find our glasses.

• Cry because the kids are leaving home, and now we have to figure out what to do with our husbands (and ourselves!).

• Push ourselves harder than ever in the garage gym.

• Remind ourselves we’re not alone in this beautifully insane, chaotic, happy time of life.

What You’ll Find Here

This is where I’ll share whatever’s on my mind. If even one thing I write resonates with or inspires you—if it makes aging, fitness, or the Midlife Fit Life a little more manageable, fun, and laughable—then I’ll call that a win.

Here’s to Us

Here’s to this new adventure, and here’s to us—strong bad ass middle age women.  

Welcome to Get a Grip!

Love,
The GGL

What’s Next?

Stick around, because this is just the beginning! Next up, What Does It Mean to Get a Grip? and why it matters. 

Written and published January 2025

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