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Amy McBride Simmons

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🧭 Navigating midlife | Making my 50s my favorite chapter
🤍 Mom to adultish kids
✨ Wellness, family, fun + figuring it out
⬇️ Come along on the ride

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A little reintroduction. 🤍

In this new-ish season of life, I’ve been thinking a lot about who I am, what matters to me, what I’m creating, and what I want the next chapter to look like.

And I realized that if you’re new around here, you might know a bit about what I do… but maybe not as much about the woman behind it all.

So, hi. 👋🏼

I’m Amy. I’m figuring out this whole “what comes next?” season in real time - learning to let go of some old versions of myself, making room for new dreams, taking better care of myself, and trying not to take any of it too seriously.

There’s wellness. There’s movement. There’s personal growth. There’s a whole lot of joy.

But mostly, there’s just me… figuring it out alongside you.

And now I want to know about you.

Do we have anything in common? Tell me a little about yourself in the comments. 🤍 by @amymsimmons

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a month ago

Maybe it’s been a bit since you visited, or maybe we’re new friends, so I thought I’d share some highlights…

❤️ My family is my everything.
I love being married to my partner in crime, and though my kids are adultish, I learn something new about “momming” every day.

💪🏼 Whether weight-lifting, doing yoga, or taking a walk in nature, I move my body every day because my physical AND mental health need this.

🌱 I love helping people with their wellness goals, ESPECIALLY those who are used to taking care of others.

🧠 As a parent of a neurodivergent kid, I am always learning how unique and special our brains are, and I love sharing the lessons I learn and experiences I have so others know they are not alone on their journeys.

☀️ The morning routine I established several years ago not only got me through some really challenging times, but helps me start each day with a reset and gratitude.

As an enneagram 3 achiever, it can be hard work for me, but I am learning to embrace being PRESENT over striving for PERFECTION.

I’m happy you’re here, friend ♥️

#midlifemom
#fitoverfifty
#neurodiversity
#mentalhealthawareness
#wellness
#alwayslearning by @amymsimmons

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2 years ago

So many things in life are out of our control. But you CAN control how you start your day. Establishing this morning routine has been a game-changer for me - it has improved my mindset, my mood, my communications with my family, and my overall wellness.
Comment MORNING and I’ll send you my simple steps!

#morning #morningroutine #selfcare #wellness #taketimeforyou #midlifewomen taken in Flossmoor, Illinois by @amymsimmons

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One thing I hope more women realize as we get older… ❤️

We don’t have to accept the idea that getting older automatically means getting weaker.

It’s never too late to start moving, build strength, or discover what you’re capable of.

You don’t have to start big. You just have to start somewhere.

Here’s to getting stronger, at every age.

What’s one thing you’d love to feel stronger doing?

#StrongAtAnyAge #WomenOver50 #MidlifeStrength #HealthyAging by @amymsimmons

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Sometimes the things that end up meaning the most are the things you never planned for. ❤️🌺

When I was invited to learn about Make, I was hesitant about starting a new business. But, I was curious about a different approach to wellness, and wanted to see what it was all about.

I had no idea where that yes would lead.

On Tuesday, John and I are heading to HAWAII! 🌴✈️
It will be the first visit to Hawaii for both of us, and an experience I’m incredibly grateful we get to share.

But this trip means so much more to me than a destination.

One of the most rewarding parts of this journey has been the people I’ve been able to help along the way. Being able to share something meaningful to me and support others on their own wellness journeys has given this work a purpose I didn’t anticipate when I started.

And there’s something else this journey is giving me.

A growing belief in what’s possible for ME.

At 54, I’m building something I never set out to build, learning new things, and discovering that maybe there’s more ahead for me than I ever imagined.

I’m proud of what I’ve built so far, grateful for the people who are part of this journey, and excited about what might be possible next.

And getting to celebrate this chapter with my favorite travel partner makes it even more special. ❤️

Hawaii, we’re coming for you! 🌺 by @amymsimmons

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Same woman.
Same commitment to moving my body. A different chapter. ❤️

When I look at these two photos, I see more than a physical change.

I see a woman who was doing so many of the things she thought she was supposed to do to feel good, yet was still struggling with low energy, brain fog, and that daily afternoon slump.

I was working out. I was trying to eat well. But I didn’t feel like myself.

When I was invited to learn about Make, I was curious. I wasn’t looking for a new business or expecting some big transformation. I really just wanted to understand a different approach to wellness.

And I’m so glad I did.

Today, I’m lifting some of the heaviest weights I’ve ever lifted, feeling stronger, sleeping better, and feeling more like ME again.

My workouts are about the same. My entire lifestyle hasn’t been turned upside down. But the way I feel has changed in ways I’m genuinely grateful for.

And at 54, I’m pretty excited about that.

I’m sharing this because I know I’m not the only woman in midlife who’s doing her best to take care of herself but still doesn’t feel the way she’d like to feel.

You don’t have to have it all figured out to be curious about something new.

Sometimes, being open to learning is where a new chapter begins. ❤️ by @amymsimmons

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Whatcha got for me?

#travel #whatdoesacoolironevendo #packing by @amymsimmons

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Somewhere along the way, it’s easy to get so caught up in taking care of everyone else that you lose a little touch with yourself.

You get really good at being who everyone needs you to be.

And then one day, you realize you want to make a little more room for YOU, too.

Not because you don’t love the life you’ve built. But because you want to feel fully present in it. To make room for joy, new experiences, personal growth, and the things that make you feel most like yourself.

I’m learning that this season of life isn’t about having everything figured out. It’s about giving myself permission to keep growing, changing, and discovering who I am along the way.

Maybe we don’t need to become someone new. Maybe we just need to reconnect with the woman who’s been there all along. 🤍

Anyone else feel this way?

#midlifewomen #emptynest #rediscoveringme by @amymsimmons

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Sometimes the best things begin with a simple yes. ❤️

I said yes because I wanted to feel better. I never expected all the other things that would come along with it.

And now… Hawaii! 🌺✈️

I’m going to share a little more of this journey over the next few days, and I’m so grateful you’re here for it.

Have you ever said yes to something without knowing where it might lead?

#midlifewellness #hawaiibound #myjourney #sayyes by @amymsimmons

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4 days ago

All the THINGS today!!! 🎉🎉🎉 by @amymsimmons

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5 days ago

This is about SO much more than energy. ❤️

There was a time when my best days included an afternoon slump that hit like clockwork. Sluggish, sleepy, struggling to focus, and reaching for coffee or Diet Coke just to get through the day.

On my worst days, after getting the kids off to school, I’d make a cup of coffee, crawl back into bed, and turn on the TV.

Not because I wanted to relax. Because I felt like my body and brain had nothing left to give.

And then I’d beat myself up over everything I should be doing. I’d get a little burst of energy from caffeine, crash again, crave junk food, sleep poorly, and start the whole cycle over.

I was frustrated. I didn’t want to feel that way, but I couldn’t seem to break the cycle.

Fast forward to today. 🥹

I’m waking up feeling refreshed, challenging myself in my workouts, staying focused throughout the day, taking afternoon walks, and heading to dance class in the evening because I WANT to move my body.

I feel more like ME again.

I’m so grateful I found a way to support my body that has made such a difference in how I feel and how I show up for my life.

And THIS is why I’m so excited that our new Energized Plus launches TODAY! 🎉

If you’re tired of feeling tired, relying on caffeine to get through the day, or struggling to find the energy and motivation to do the things you actually WANT to do, I’d love to chat with you.

Drop an ⚡️ in the comments or send me a message. I’d love to share more and help you explore whether this might be a good fit for you, too. ❤️ by @amymsimmons

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PLEASE tell me this is not just me!
My brain will not autocorrect, even once I know the actual lyric 🥴

If this is you too, please drop your incorrect song lyric in the comments and help a girl not feel alone out here! 😂

#musiclover #genx #wronglyrics #justforfun by @amymsimmons

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