The Hard Restart

I remember when coming back to dance training felt like a pipe dream. After closing my performance school, I hadn’t really trained—reeeally trained—for almost 8 years. I was sluggish, out of shape, my diet was a mess, and I felt so discouraged. But I was determined to begin again. My soul needed to dance.

Maybe you’re there—feeling stuck, like starting over is too tough. Maybe you’ve tried before, or it feels impossible, or you feel too old. Here’s a gentle reminder, you were designed for more.

Barely Moving Forward

Back then, it was a brutal start. I could barely get through an hour of class without being breathless, my feet and legs screaming. Staying motivated was the worst—some days, I’d bend over my barre and just groan, “God, I’m so frikkin’ out of shape,” feeling like giving up, feeling old—feeling like maybe it was time to just surrender to being a midlife woman living a midlife misery.

But I promised myself to go slow. Just one more exercise, 5 more minutes. I’d argue with myself (yep, I’m my own debate club), pushing to keep going. That’s where I was—but now, I’m dancing again, stronger every day.

Small Steps, Big Faith

I tossed out negative beliefs—like clothes that no longer fit. I made a schedule, and set small goals—big ones seemed too far off. I started eating to fuel my body, not my stress or emotions. With patience, self-care, a ton of faith, and some gritty mindset work, I got back to dancing full-time—and I’m aiming to leap higher.

You don’t need to be perfect. Maybe you’re juggling life’s chaos—family, work, self-doubt. I’ve been there. And I’m proof, you can start your midlife comeback. Every small step is a win worth celebrating.

Five-Minute Challenge

I challenge you to do just 5 minutes of what you’re yearning for—or something that just sounds fun! 5 minutes of dance, stretch, or something to spark your journey towards a holistic life—a life that feeds your body, mind, and soul. Your midlife comeback starts with just taking that first move, that simple, first step.

One place to start is in one of my classes coming to SPBTV. Classes made just for us midlife women living with purpose and passion. Midlife women ready to live their best lives now!

You were created for this—all you gotta do is get the ball rolling.

First Steps

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