Blooming Again

When I started Sense of Bloom, it was about weight loss. Tracking, trying, falling off the wagon, trying again. But somewhere along the way I realised — this blog was never really just about the number on a scale. It was always about becoming. Blooming is what happens when something finally gets enough light, enough […]

After losing 10kg, stress affected my routine and slowed my progress. In this update, I share how I’m restarting my weight loss journey after 40 with a simpler and more consistent plan.

I lost 10kg in one month after 40, and in this post I’m sharing what was likely water weight and what was real fat loss from my first month of changing my eating habits. When I first stepped on the scale and saw the number change so quickly, I knew I wanted to document the

As I continue learning about nutrition while losing weight after 40, one principle keeps becoming clearer: protein matters. When trying to lose weight after 40, keep your muscles from wasting away and stabilize your energy levels; you could be making the most important shift when you put more of your focus on protein. Not because

Starting to lose weight after 40 can feel overwhelming. With so many options, systems, and “rules,” it’s easy to feel stuck before you even begin. When I decided to focus on losing weight after 40, I wasn’t looking for extreme results. I wanted something sustainable — something I could maintain long term while protecting my

One week ago, I chose to begin again. My weight loss journey after 40 is not about dramatic change, but about rebuilding my health gently and consistently. Not drastically. Not loudly.But purposefully. Week one of my weight loss journey did not require perfection. It required awareness; observing the patterns in my eating habits, emotional responses,