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Midlife isn’t the end—it’s your next power era. 💪🏼🔥
Hey, I’m Leka — and I help women 40+ get strong, feel powerful, and fuel their bodies in ways that actually support their hormones, energy, and real lives.
I’m a 5x CrossFit Games athlete, the 2023 Fittest Woman on Earth in my age group, a certified menopause and nutrition coach, and a USAW performance weightlifting + XPT coach.
I’ve lived the “WTF is going on with my body?” phase — and I’ve coached hundreds of women through it too.
➡️ If you’re over 40 or 50 (and wearing readers 👓), you 100% belong in my free Facebook group: The Living Well with Leka Power Squad. It’s where I share workouts, hormone-smart tips, food ideas, mindset shifts, and real talk on thriving in midlife.
👇 Drop the word “SQUAD” in the comments and I’ll send you the link to join!
#PerimenopauseFitness #MidlifeStrong #WomenOver40 #LiftForLongevity #HormoneHealthyLiving taken in Newport Beach, California by @lekafineman

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“Mindset is everything”—but what does that actually look like in real life?
In this episode of Second Breakfast, the Surf With Amigas podcast, I sit down with former pro surfer, CEO of @surfwithamigas, and fellow Holistic Coach @__hollybeck , to talk about how mindset, training, and visualization have shaped my journey—from a nature-filled, unconventional upbringing to becoming a CrossFit World Champion and Women’s Wellness and Strength Coach.
We dive into: ✨ How to shift your mindset to create the life you want 💪 Common nutrition misconceptions for women ❤️‍🔥 Self-acceptance + emotional health in performance and wellness
🙏Grateful for this honest and powerful convo with Holly! 🎧 Listen + watch via the link in my bio.
#surfstrength #womenssurfing #MindsetMatters #WomensHealth #HolisticWellness #PerimenopauseFitness #NutritionForWomen #CrossFitWomen #fullsend @SurfWithAmigas @secondbreakfast by @lekafineman

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CHANGING MY MIND ABOUT HRT.
For a long time, I believed that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was dangerous. I am all about doing all the natural/nutrition /lifestyle things first. And, like most of us, I was influenced by the WHI study that made headlines years ago, warning women that HRT increased the risk of breast cancer, heart disease, and stroke. That study has since been proven flawed, and newer research shows that HRT is not only safe for most women but also highly effective for managing menopause symptoms and supporting long-term health.
So, after diving into the latest science, speaking with experts, and considering my own health, I’ve decided to start HRT—specifically progesterone and estradiol gel. This is a big shift for me, and I’ll be sharing my experience along the way.
I’d love to hear from you: Are you on HRT? How has it been for you? Or if you’ve decided not to take it, what influenced your decision? Let’s open up the conversation!
#MenopauseHealth #HRT #HormoneReplacementTherapy #MidlifeWellness #MenopauseSupport #WomensHealth
#estrogenmatters #thenewmenopause by @lekafineman

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“Friends may come and go. But two hundred pounds is always two hundred pounds” Henry Rollins

The barbell doesn’t care if you’re 25 or 55.

It doesn’t care about your excuses, your bad day, or your hormones.

It tells the truth every single time.

That’s why I keep coming back to the iron. Not because it’s easy—but because it’s honest.

And that honesty builds confidence you carry into every other part of your life.

That’s why strength training is about so much more than building muscle.

It’s about building the strongest version of you.
If you’re ready for some honest work, DM me to get started. by @lekafineman

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In honor of CrossFit Games Week… ❤️
A few snapshots from my 5 trips to the CrossFit Games.
Nothing quite compares to stepping onto that competition floor and hearing your name called. Months (and years) of training, sacrifice, discipline, and belief all lead to that moment.
But what I'll remember most isn't the leaderboard.
It's the people.
The friendships. The shared suffering. The cheers from complete strangers. The volunteers. The fans. The incredible community that makes the CrossFit Games unlike any other sporting event I've ever experienced.
Being surrounded by the fittest athletes on Earth was an honor I'll never take for granted.
Wishing every athlete competing this week the best of luck. Trust your training, soak it all in, and enjoy every second out there.
Once a Games athlete, always a Games athlete. ❤️
#CrossFitGames #CrossFitMasters #MastersAthlete #CrossFitChampion #FittestOnEarth taken in Madison, Wisconsin by @lekafineman

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Manifestation isn’t magic.
It’s a practice.
When I look back on the biggest things I’ve created in my life—qualifying for the CrossFit Games, becoming a Masters Champion, building my coaching business, surfing , finding my dream home—I can see there was always a process.
✨ It started with acceptance. Not resisting reality, but seeing it clearly. Gratitude for what is, while holding a vision for what could be. (Santosha)
✨ I visualized it. I saw it. I felt it. I embodied the version of me who already lived that life.
✨ I created space. I cleared physical clutter. Mental clutter. Stories that no longer served me. (Saucha)
✨ I stayed open. Opportunities don’t always arrive looking the way we expect. You have to be willing to receive them.
✨ I trusted. Even when I couldn’t see the whole path.
✨ Then I took action. Not every step. Just the next one. Consistency over perfection. Discipline over motivation. (Tapas)
✨ And finally...I surrendered. I released my attachment to exactly how or when it would happen and trusted that what was meant for me would unfold in its own time. (Ishvara Pranidhana)
Manifestation isn’t about sitting back and waiting for the universe to deliver.
It’s about becoming the person who is ready when the opportunity arrives.
The road appears when you take the first step.
✨DM me if you’re ready to manifest change in your life! by @lekafineman

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Flow isn’t something you find. It’s something you allow.

There’s something the ocean teaches me every single time I paddle out.
Flow doesn’t happen because the conditions are perfect.
It happens when I stop trying to force everything.
The ocean doesn’t care about my plans. It asks me to stay present, adapt, trust my instincts, and surrender to what is.
When I do... The wave carries me.
Life isn’t much different.
We spend so much energy trying to control outcomes, predict what’s next, or hold on to what was. But the moments that feel the most alive are often the ones where we soften our grip, trust ourselves, and stay fully present.
For me, surfing isn’t just a sport.
It’s a meditation. A teacher. A reminder that strength and surrender can exist at the same time.
So today, wherever you are...
Take a breath.
Notice what’s right in front of you.
And ask yourself: Where in my life could I stop forcing... and start flowing? taken in Baja California, Mexico by @lekafineman

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That was my conversation with a friend this week. And I realized... she’s asking the same questions so many women in midlife are asking.

She told me: - “I can’t lose weight no matter how little I eat.” -“I know I need to strength train, but I don’t know where to start.” - “I’m curious about HRT.” -“I don’t want to take GLP-1s” -“I just want to feel like me again.”
If any of that sounds familiar, I want you to know this:
You’re not failing. Your body is changing, and your approach needs to change with it.
Hi, I’m Leka. I’m a Midlife Strength & Wellness Mentor for women who are ready to stop chasing the scale and start building a stronger, healthier future.
I specialize in helping women: 💪 Build real strength 🥩 Fuel their bodies with confidence 🧠 Navigate perimenopause and menopause with evidence-based strategies ❤️ Create a body that supports the life they want to live—for as fully and as long as possible.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or wondering where to begin...
👇 Comment “ME” below.
I’d love to connect and invite you to a free, no-pressure conversation to talk about your goals, your challenges, and whether I can help. by @lekafineman

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As a coach, I spend a lot of time talking about longevity.
Lift weights. Eat protein. Prioritize sleep. Take care of your bones, your muscles, your heart, your brain.
Those things matter.
But lately I’ve been asking myself a different question...
What if our pursuit of longevity starts stealing our presence?
What if we’re so busy trying to live longer that we forget to fully live today?
I worry about aging.
Wondering how my body will change. How many healthy years I have left. Whether I’m doing enough.
Then I look around.
The morning walk. My dog happily leading the way. The simple gift of being here.
And I remember...
Longevity and presence aren’t competing goals.
The healthiest life isn’t just measured by how many years you live.
It’s measured by how deeply you experience the years you’re given.
So yes—lift the weights. Eat the protein. Take care of your future self.
But don’t let the pursuit of tomorrow rob you of today.
💛 Here’s your reminder to be fully here, in this moment. It’s the only one that’s guaranteed. by @lekafineman

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We spend so much time waiting until we feel ready.

Ready to start lifting.
Ready to change careers.
Ready to leave the relationship.
Ready to sign up.
Ready to speak up.
Ready to take the chance.

But confidence isn’t what comes first. Action is.

Every meaningful thing I’ve done in my life has come with fear attached. The difference wasn’t that I wasn’t scared—it was that I refused to let fear make the decision for me.

The life you want is usually sitting on the other side of the thing you’re avoiding.

So here’s your question:

What’s your excuse?

And more importantly… is it actually an excuse, or is it fear wearing a disguise?

Do the thing. Your future self is waiting.

👇 Tell me: What’s one thing you’ve been putting off because you’re scared? by @lekafineman

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One of my favorite texts to receive.❤️
This is why I love coaching.
Watching someone get stronger is rewarding... but seeing their confidence grow and knowing they actually want to keep showing up? That’s the real win.
Every session is personalized. Every workout has a purpose. My goal isn’t just to help you lift heavier, it’s to help you build strength that carries over into every part of your life.
(And yes... I may occasionally count to 15 instead of 10. 😂)
I’m officially taking on a few new 1:1 hybrid coaching clients in my 360 Coaching Program.
✨ Personalized programming 🏋️‍♀️ In-person training in my garage gym (or yours) 🥗 Nutrition & lifestyle coaching 📲 Accountability and support between sessions
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start getting stronger, DM me 360 or drop a 💪 below. I have room for just a few new clients. @the_lituplife taken in Newport Beach, California by @lekafineman

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7’10” Prism Twinzer for @lekafineman.

Shaped by hand from start to finish—not cut by a computer. Every curve was tuned with hand tools, then laminated and sanded by local craftsmen @surfcityglassing who care as much about the details as I do.

Finished in a beautiful soft pink with just a touch of subtle glitter that comes alive in the light. One of the most beautiful boards I’ve ever had the privilege to build, made for someone who will truly appreciate the artistry behind it.

Handmade. Custom. Built to last.

#surfcraft #HandShaped #Twinzer #CustomSurfboard #MadeByHand taken in Huntington Beach, California by @lekafineman

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