Fit and fabulous at 40

​Fit and fabulous at 40. That was my goal.
The 12 months prior to my 40th were not exactly what I had planned but they were part of the journey that I had to travel; and our journey is what makes us who we are today.
Today I am a woman that bares the scars from the choices a younger version of myself made, I am a woman that is fiercely protective of my inner power, I’m not afraid of being vulnerable and today I hold compassion and forgiveness for myself.
I celebrate turning 40. I reflect in what I have accomplished. I am learning to love my body and am grateful for the children it has given birth to and I rejoice in the feminine energy that flows through me.
I am all things female. I am a daughter, a mother, an aunty, a partner, a friend, a mentor and a coach. But most importantly I am me. I am Leonie firstly and above all else. This isn’t selfish.; it just is.
I know myself better now than I ever have, and I love the confidence and strength that comes as we age; if only we had these qualities in our twenties!
These photos mark a milestone birthday but to me they represent 40 years of discovery. - Leonie