For 26 years, I rocked the “Mom of One” gig, raising my incredible son solo while juggling work, life, sports practices, family vacations, and those chaotic, key-losing moments in between. (Seriously, I’m convinced my car keys are plotting against me!) With a business degree from Cleveland State University and a real estate license under my belt, I built a steady career in banking-enduring more corporate meetings than any human should.
Back in 2012 life was getting to me and I was was struggling with stress and finances and balancing everything. I was dealing with anxiety issues, sleep issues and depression. I was hospitalized when my son was 13 for my mental health. This was a mental breakdown I experienced. And it was life changing for both my son and I. Over several years staying on my medications I was strong and stable, but the pounds creeped up and before I knew it I had gained over 200 lbs. I had lost that zing in life. I got lazy and I lacked style and beauty routines. My mindset was numb and fixed.
Fast forward to 2022, I was working as a Sr. Mortgage Underwriter and was let go from my high-paying, not so secure job due to mass industry layoffs. At this time I weighed 390 lbs, I was in extreme debt, my son was away at college, and I was completely in shock being jobless at 45. The only thing I could do was update my resume, apply for jobs and start walking every morning at dawn. Within one month I landed a new position, within 3 months I lost 30 lbs. I started learning about nutrition for midlife women, I changed my complete diet, I joined the gym, my Doctor rolled back my medications, I started caring about my style and beauty, I got a second part-time job and began chiseling away at my credit card debt and I got a life coach for support and accountability. I started speaking positive to myself, reading affirmations and leaving myself amazing voice notes. I started listening to audiobooks and podcasts, reading and talking all the courses I could about wellness, weight loss, nutrition, self-development, goal setting, productivity, habits, emotions, mindset and money.
Now at 48-years-old I have lost 170 lbs, I have paid off over $33K in debt, I have obtained my Life Coaching & Wellness Coaching Certifications. I still have more of a midlife evolution to go. I have another 80 lbs. to loose, I still have more debt to payoff, I still have more places to travel too and I want help and support other women who are struggling in midlife. I want to become the woman of my dreams and I am looking forward to what the future entails.
So, buckle up, because the best chapters of our lives? Is just getting started. Midlife isn’t the end-it’s the glow-up you didn’t know you were waiting for.
Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, and Threads @jaxstys. Listen to my podcast The Midlife GlowGetter on Apple, Spotify, Amazon + other syndicates. Join my newsletter or free Facebook community. And let’s grow, laugh, cry (happy tears only!), and thrive together.
With love, a little sass, and way too much caffeine,
👟 Getting ahead of the New Year. Walking everyday till I reach my goal weight of 140 lbs. for at least 45 minutes to an hour every morning at 4:30am.
♥️ I also strength train, stretch and use my sauna at home.
Looking forward to next year this time when I`ll be at my dream goal weight.
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🍞 Quick snack or snack
Goat cheese, raspberries and honey on toast.
Use a senses, healthy bread. I prefer a whole grain sprouted bread for this snack.
Take about a tablespoon of goat cheese a smear it min the bread.
A handful of fresh raspberries and smash them in a small bowl.
Apply smashes raspberries on top of goat cheese and bread.
Drizzle with honey and enjoy.
Great for breakfast or snack or snack.
Have a great day!
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✨ Endurance & Consistency ✨
♥️ That`s midlife magic. My word for 2026 "consistency ".
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A real New Year reset isn’t cute.
It’s clear.
It’s structured.
It’s honest.
If you’re tired of starting over every January, this is your sign to reset properly.
I created a full New Year Prep & Reset List for 2026 covering mindset, wellness, weight loss, money, organization, and identity so you can actually build momentum this year.
No chaos.
No guilt.
No pretending.
Just systems that support the woman you’re becoming.
👉 Go to the link in bio to get the full guide
Save this.
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Meal prep is not about perfection. It’s about removing the excuses that slow you down.
When you’re on a weight loss journey — especially in midlife — every choice either supports your future self or sabotages your momentum.
That’s why I keep simple, high-protein, high-fiber go-to recipes ready every single week.
Cheap to make. Easy to track. Full of flavor. And perfect for those quick meal-prep power hours that keep me from falling off during the week.
Losing weight is already a mental game. You don’t need extra obstacles.
Set yourself up to win… not to struggle.
Healthy routines = fewer decisions = more consistency = real results.
Your glow-up gets easier when your food is simple, ready, and delicious.
Save this carousel for your next meal prep day.
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My money glow up isn’t just strategy. It’s mindset. This book has been a game-changer for expanding how I think about wealth, possibility, and my financial future. Midlife is the perfect season to build abundance from the inside out.
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Most people roll out of bed and fall straight into autopilot.
Midlife women who reinvent themselves?
They start the day with intention.
This 5-Minute Morning Visualization is the exact practice that’s helping me rebuild my discipline, reset my habits, lose weight, elevate my confidence, and shape the life I’m stepping into for 2026.
It’s simple. It’s powerful. And it trains your brain to choose your future self instead of your patterns.
Do it every morning for the next 30 days and watch how much easier your choices become.
Discipline feels different when your identity supports it.
Your glow-up starts in your mind… long before it shows up in your life.
Save this carousel for tomorrow morning.
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This baked salmon recipe has been in my family for years, and it never misses. It’s healthy, flavorful, easy for meal prep, and the perfect choice for women over 40 who want simple, nourishing, glow-up meals that taste the way your goals feel: elevated. If fish usually tastes “fishy” to you, this one changes everything. The herbs, the flavor, the tenderness... it’s unreal.
Grab the full recipe in my link in bio and make your week feel a whole lot easier (and tastier).
Download the free recipe in the link in bio, save this reel for meal prep inspo, and try it this week.
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My Yearly Money Reset Ritual video is coming soon. Stay tuned.
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✨✨ Sometimes the best glow-ups aren’t loud. They’re built quietly on Sundays, one intentional habit at a time. My Sunday Bliss & Reset Day is how I anchor my week: early mornings, hydration, movement, nourishment, beauty rituals, planning, and the kind of calm that makes Monday feel like a fresh beginning instead of a surprise attack.
If you’re rebuilding your life in midlife, this is your reminder that structure isn’t punishment. It’s freedom. Consistency is what carries you. And a woman with a reset ritual is a woman who walks into the week already winning.
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New month, new glow-up fuel. I’m stacking my December with learning everywhere I can get it. Audible credits, free Libby audiobooks, Flipster magazines from my library, Apple podcasts, Amazon books I read and listen to at the same time when my attention wanders, Coursera courses, YouTube deep dives… all of it.
I get pockets of downtime at work and I use them to pour into my own growth. And with my son grown, I finally have space to study, dream, and reinvent at a whole different level.
If you’ve got that growth mindset simmering too, you’ll love what’s coming. I’ll be recapping the books and podcast episodes I’m learning from all month long.
Wishing you a beautiful, inspired December.
Like & Follow for midlife wellness, weight loss, self-development, goal setting, and money glow-up inspiration.
Love,
Jax
Save this post and set your own December curriculum. Let’s grow on purpose.
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🥑 Curbside pickup has become one of my strongest glow-up tools. When I stay organized, consistent, and stocked with foods that support my goals, everything in my life feels easier. This is how I’ve stayed on track and lost over 170 lbs since 2022.
No wandering the aisles. No temptations. No wasted time. Just a plan, a list, and groceries that fit the lifestyle I’m building.
Small choices like this are what shape a full-body and full-life transformation. Midlife is better when you prepare for the version of you you’re becoming.
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✨ Getting older has nothing to do with slowing down your glow. These four Martha Stewart–approved smoothies are proof you can nourish your body, elevate your energy, and treat yourself like a woman who knows what she’s building.
Simple ingredients, gorgeous flavors, and zero guilt.
This is your midlife done right era.
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Martha Stewart didn’t just build an empire—she built a lifestyle blueprint. 💐
If you love learning from inspiring women who redefine what midlife looks like, follow me for more bite-size nuggets of wisdom from Martha and other icons of longevity, reinvention, and glow-up living. 🌿
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Fear isn’t here to keep us small.
It only pretends it’s protecting us.
Your job? Do the thing anyway.
Courage isn’t the absence of fear…it’s choosing the action that moves your life forward, even when your heart is racing.
Take the step. Shock your brain. Watch your confidence grow.
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💵 Weekly Money Rituals 💵
✨ Every week, I sit down with my money like it’s a version of me I’m determined to upgrade. I review my budget, check what got paid, make extra debt payments, add to savings, track my spending triggers, and set my no-spend days. These small rituals are exactly how I’m creating a financial glow-up that feels steady, intentional, and aligned with the future woman I’m becoming.
If you’re ready to treat your finances like a weekly ritual instead of a crisis… this series is for you.
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🥪The sandwich years are real.
You’re caring for aging parents, guiding grown kids, working full-time, trying to stay healthy, and still building the woman you’re becoming.
Right now, I’m managing medical appointments for my parents, supporting my young adult son as he prepares to step into independence, working my corporate job, nurturing friendships, showing up online, and growing as a life & wellness coach… all while taking care of my own health, walking daily, meal prepping, training, and building my brand.
It’s a lot. And you’re not imagining it—the emotional load is heavy.
But here’s the truth:
You can survive this chapter without losing yourself.
You can care for your family and protect your wellbeing.
You can grow while you give.
I wrote a full guide for the women navigating this chapter too.
Read it → jaxstys.com ✨
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I’m stepping into 2026 with a full MONEY RESET… because the woman I’m becoming deserves financial peace, not financial panic.
After paying off $33K as a single mom, rebuilding my mindset, and losing 170 lbs, I’m done letting my money run wild. December is my month to get brutally honest, clean everything up, and walk into January with a plan that matches my glow-up.
This is the exact reset I’m doing for 2026:
• Calculating every debt
• Creating a real payoff plan
• Cutting expenses that drain me
• Increasing my income on purpose
• Building savings buckets for the life I’m creating
• Resetting retirement contributions
• Automating everything
• Rewiring my money mindset for good
If 2025 drained you… 2026 won’t. Not on my watch.
Save this carousel and join me in a financial glow-up we’ll actually feel next year.
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