Published: March 31, 2026ย |ย By Jax Stys ย |ย jaxstys.com
My bloodwork came back and my biological age is 35. I am actually 48 years old. I weigh 250 pounds. And I had pizza three times this week. Let that sink in for a second.
Welcome back to my monthly GlowGetter recap, the place where I tell you the whole truth about my glow up journey. Not just the wins. Not just the highlight reel. All of it. The good stuff, the messy stuff, and the lessons in between.
Every month I sit down and take an honest look at how I did across every area of my life; weight loss, money, style, learning, relationships, and business. Then I share it all with you. Because the women following this journey deserve to see what a real midlife transformation actually looks like.
March was a big month. Let me break it all down for you.
35
Biological Age
3 lbs
Lost in March
31/31
Walking Streak
$1,800
Deployed to Future
5
Books Read
5
Courses Done
$700
HYSA Saved
$525
Extra Debt Paid
Let me start with the moment that honestly stopped me in my tracks.
I got my results back from Function Health, a service that runs very detailed bloodwork on your body. One of the things they measure is your biological age, which is basically how old your body acts on the inside, not how old your birthday says you are.
My result? Biological age of 35.
I am 48 years old. I weigh 250 pounds. And my body is functioning like a 35-year-old.
I cried when I saw that number. Not because it was perfect. But because it was proof. Proof that every walk, every good choice, every morning I got up and showed up for my health, it is all adding up. Even when the scale does not show it.
Speaking of the scale, I lost 3 pounds in March. Not the 8 I was going for. And here is the honest truth about why.
My meal prep was solid Monday through Friday. I prepped breakfasts and lunches five days a week. I cut out all sugary drinks and soda. I did not eat past 8pm any night. My hydration was really good.
But dinner? And weekends? That is where things got loose. Pizza. Wings. Cookies. Chocolate. I am not going to pretend those did not happen because they absolutely did. And that is why I only lost 3 pounds instead of 8.
Honest Moment: I had pizza three times in March and cookies more times than I want to count. And I still have a biological age of 35. That is not permission to eat whatever you want. That is proof that consistency in the areas you CAN control still moves the needle, even when other areas are not perfect.
Now here is what I AM proud of.
I walked every single day in March. All 31 days. Minimum 30 minutes each time. Not one day missed. I also started the Tracy Anderson Method this month and I am already feeling the difference in my body. Spring is warming up in Cleveland and I am getting back outside more, and honestly that alone is doing something for my soul.
This is the section I think a lot of women skip talking about publicly. But I believe that when women talk openly about money, we all get better at it together. So here is exactly what I did with my money in March.
The habit that made the biggest difference this month was my daily money diary. Every single day I logged every dollar I spent in my Notes app on my phone. That one small habit made me so much more aware of where my money was going. And it worked, I spent way less on impulse buys from Amazon and Target than I usually do.
Here is where my money went this month:
Total deployed toward my future in March: $1,800. In one month. While working a full-time corporate finance job and running two businesses. It is possible. It just takes a plan.
I used to put myself last when it came to how I looked and how I showed up in the world. For years I dressed to disappear. Big clothes, dark colors, nothing that drew attention. I was hiding.
March was a month where I kept choosing to be seen instead.
I started wearing my hair straight and styled down instead of always throwing it in a ponytail. I know that sounds small. But it is not small when you are the woman who spent years not caring because she did not feel worth the effort.
I started wearing makeup to work more consistently. I got my nails done. My sweet friend Jessica gave me a whole bag of beautiful clothes, for free. New pieces that fit this body right now and make me feel like myself.
And I donated a full garbage bag of clothes that were too big for me. Too big. I cannot even believe I get to say that. Those clothes belong to an older chapter. A new one is being written.
March might have been my biggest month yet when it comes to learning and growing. Here is what I finished this month:
Five books. Five courses. One certification. In one month. While doing everything else you just read about.
I make time for learning by treating it like an appointment I cannot cancel. Podcasts in the car. Audiobooks on my walks. Reading before bed instead of scrolling. Little pockets of growth add up to big transformations.
This is the section most people leave out of their updates. But relationships are a huge part of a glow up. When you grow, the people around you either grow with you or they start to feel different. And sometimes the most important work is on the connections closest to you.
In March I invested in two friendships that I know are going to be part of my life for a long time. Real women. Quality friendships. The kind where you pour into each other equally.
And my son. We had some of the most honest conversations we have ever had in March. Heart to heart talks that reminded me how much I love being his mom. I already thought we were as close as a mother and son could be. I was wrong. There was more room. And we found it.
A glow up is not just your body and your bank account. It is every relationship in your life getting better because you are getting better.
The Midlife GlowGetter brand is growing and gaining momentum and I can feel it.
My reels and posts have been growing this month. The engagement is picking up. Women are finding me and telling me that this content is hitting exactly where they needed it.
I launched my 8-Week Awakening series, both on the podcast and the blog. The feedback from the women who have been following along has been incredible.
And I hired my website designer this month. A full rebrand and enhancement is coming to jaxstys.com very soon. I cannot wait to show you what is coming. Stay tuned, it is going to be everything.
March was not perfect. My diet slipped on weekends. I only lost 3 pounds instead of 8. There were mornings I was tired and overwhelmed and questioned everything.
And then my bloodwork came back. Biological age: 35.
The woman who walks every day even when she does not want to. Who puts money away even when the amount feels small. Who shows up for her son and her friends and her business and her learning, even imperfectly, even on the hard days, that woman is 35 years old on the inside.
Consistency over perfection. Every single time.
If you are reading this and you have been waiting for the perfect moment to start your own glow up, this is your sign. You do not have to be perfect. You just have to start. And then keep going.
April goals are dropping tomorrow. And friend, we are going harder.
I love doing this journey with you. See you next month. ๐ธ
I read every single comment. Drop your biggest March win below. Let’s celebrate together. ๐ธ
โ Jax Stys | The Midlife GlowGetter jaxstys.com | @jaxstys
My biological age came back as 35. I am 48. I weigh 250 lbs. And I had pizza three times last week. ๐
This is my March GlowGetter Monthly Update โ the wins, the wobbles, and every real number in between.
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Lost 3 lbs (not the 8 I planned โ and I`m still proud)
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Walked 31/31 days โ not one missed
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$1,800 deployed toward my future
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5 books read ยท Google PM Cert completed
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Started Tracy Anderson Method
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Closet purged โ donated a full bag of clothes that are TOO BIG
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8-Week Awakening podcast + blog series launched
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Website rebrand in progress โ stay tuned ๐
A glow up is not a highlight reel. It`s what happens when you show up every day โ imperfectly, consistently, on purpose.
April goals dropping tomorrow. ๐ธ
Drop a ๐ธ below if you`re on your own glow up journey. I want to know you`re out there.
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I spent a whole decade waiting to start living. Waiting until I was smaller. Waiting until I looked the way I thought I had to look. ๐
I missed so much.
Not anymore. I move every day. I eat to fuel my body. I work on my skin, my style, my mindset + my money. I`m building the life I want โ RIGHT NOW โ in the body I have TODAY. โจ
Down 181 lbs. 89 more to go. And I have never felt more alive.
If you`re a woman over 40 waiting for "someday" โ this is your sign. Someday is NOW, sis. ๐
Drop a ๐ฅ in the comments if you`re done waiting and ready to start LIVING โ right now, as you are. And save this reel for the next time you need a reminder that you don`t have to earn your life.
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Meal prepping is the gold standard.
This week`s breakfast, raspberry Chia protein yogurt. This has nonfat plain Greek yogurt 32 ounces , vanilla whey, protein powder four scoops, 3/4 cup of milk, 8 tablespoons of Chia seeds and 6 squirts of liquid Stevia.
For lunch, ground turkey ground with spicy Mexican seasoning to taste , a can of black beans drained and washed, one can of diced tomatoes, and a bag of frozen cauliflower rice first cook cooked in the microwave. Sides include roasted broccoli and roasted sweet potatoes seasoned with olive oil and kinder seasoning cooked at 400ยฐ for 30 minutes.
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Habits are sneaky. Mine had a path, a time, and a routine.
Once I saw that, I stopped treating it like a mystery. It was a loop.
And loops can be broken.
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Day 56 of my Walking for Wellness Challenge ๐ชโจ
Down 181 lbsโฆ 89 lbs to go.
This morning started with stretching, then a walk in the afternoon.
Consistent. Repeatable.
Alsoโฆtoday I thought I should start asking myself better questions.
Your glow-up gets a whole lot easier when you start asking yourself better questions. Your brain is built to answer whatever you give it, so give it something empowering. Try these five this week:
1. What am I thinking right now?
2. How does this thought make me feel?
3. What do I want to feel instead?
4. What can I learn from this moment?
5. Whatโs one solution I havenโt tried yet?
Ask stronger questions, get stronger answers. Itโs that simple.
Save this for your mindset mornings and follow for more high-quality questions, midlife clarity, and glow-up tools.
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I had to stop pretending I could heal while keeping the same setup.
For me, changing my environment was one of the first real acts of self-respect.
You do not have to keep temptation in your house to prove you are strong.
โจ What is one food you know makes your emotional eating worse?
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This is your sign to start a weekly money reset ๐ฐ
Iโve been doing this every Saturday since 2022โฆโจand it helped me pay off over $30,000 in debt, stay focused, and completely change my relationship with money.
Itโs not complicated. โจItโs not overwhelming.
Itโs just one intentional hour a week.
This routine keeps me aware, disciplined, and aligned with my goals, without feeling restricted.
If you feel like your money is running youโฆโจthis is how you take your power back.
Start this Saturday. Keep it simple. Stay consistent.
Save this post and use it as your weekly money reset checklist ๐ปโจ
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Day 55 of my Walking for Wellness Challenge ๐ชโจ Down 180 lbsโฆ 90 lbs to go.
This morning started with stretching, then a walk, breakfast and shower.
Consistent. Repeatable.
But hereโs what made today differentโฆ I fed my mind too.
Listened to The Rachel Hollis podcast and it had me thinking about vactions and getting away and exploring all this workld has to offer.
Thatโs when it clickedโฆ
This journey isnโt just weight loss. Itโs awareness. Its learning. Itโs getting different perspectives Itโs taking back control of your body, your habits, and your life.
If youโre on your own glow-up journeyโฆ keep going. One walk at a time.
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No diet culture. No perfect eating. Just real, consistent meals that work for my body at 48. Here`s my full day of eating โ including the snack I actually enjoyed. Save this for meal inspo! ๐
Save this post! Drop your fave healthy meal below ๐
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My two glow-ups โจโจOne is and a little โwoo wooโโฆ โจThe other is visible, practical, and provenโฆ โจThe real magic? When you do both at the same time. Thatโs when everything starts to change.
โจSave this as your reminder and tell me, which glow-up are you working on right now?
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Let me reintroduce myself. I`m Jax โ 48, Cleveland mama, loan officer by day, glow-up coach by choice. Down 180 lbs since 2022 with 90 more to go. This account is for every woman 40+ ready to SHOW UP for herself. ๐ช
Comment YOUR Day 1 below ๐ Let`s go together.
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My healing was not just about food. It was about waking up.
Midlife made me honest. Honest about my habits. Honest about my pain. Honest about the life I wanted next.
This was bigger than weight loss. This was a full life shift..
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If midlife has been waking you up too, drop a โจ in the comments..
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Day 54 of my Walking for Wellness Challenge ๐ชโจ๏ฟฝDown 180 lbsโฆ 90 lbs to go.
This morning started with stretching, then a walk, and core work to finish. Simple. Consistent. Repeatable.
But hereโs what made today differentโฆ๏ฟฝI fed my mind too.
Listened to The Best One Yet podcast and it had me thinking about money, habits, and how the world around us is constantly influencing our choicesโeven how we spend.
Thatโs when it clickedโฆ
This journey isnโt just weight loss.๏ฟฝItโs awareness.๏ฟฝItโs discipline.๏ฟฝItโs taking back control of your body, your habits, and your life.
If youโre on your own glow-up journeyโฆ keep going. One walk at a time.
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My Sunday Reset is basically a full-time jobโฆ but it makes Monday feel easy.
4AM wake-up, workout, meal prep, garage clean up, everything shower, family dinner, a full weekly planning reset and early bed routine.
This is how I stay consistent, grounded, ready for a strong week and become 1% better everyday.
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Are you feeling restless in midlife? Like something inside you is shiftingโฆ and you know you want more for your life?
Save this for later. Share it with a friend who is ready to awaken in midlife. Like this if youโre ready for your next chapter.
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A lot of women think emotional eating is about willpower. For me, it was about pain, stress, and survival.
Food was not the real issue. It was the outlet.
When I started looking at the emotions under the habit, I finally began to heal.
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My Weekend To Doโs.
Every Friday night or Saturday early morning I plan my to doโs for the weekend.
First I make notes in my notes app on my phone on Friday at work. I brainstorm and thought download all the things I want to accomplish this weekend.
Then by Saturday morning I transfer it to my To Do Notebook. I keep track of everything that weekend and check off what I complete.
It keeps me organized and productive.
So I thought Iโd share with you my process so incase you were looking for some inspiration.
Have a great weekend! Get all your things done so you too can be productive and successful in this season.
Love Jax
xoxoxo
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