Changing Bodies: Learning to Celebrate the Journey

Throughout our lives, our bodies are in a constant state of change. From the whirlwinds of puberty, our monthly cycles and then in midlife perimenopause and menopause, hormones always play a starring role. 

When our bodies start changing in midlife, it can catch us a bit off guard. Suddenly, the routines and habits that worked  before may no longer have the same effect. The workouts, the skincare, the diets—it can all feel like trying to hold water in your hands. It's frustrating and let's be honest, you can start to feel like... just not yourself anymore.

But it can be easier on us if these changes aren’t something to fight against or try to reverse. Our bodies aren't “breaking down” or failing us—they are evolving, just as they always have.  Instead of focusing on what we feel we're losing, it can be helpful to reframe your mind and start focusing on what we can do to work with our bodies during this new phase. It’s not always easy, but it’s liberating to lean into acceptance and even celebrate these changes.

Taking Rituality Pure Collagen can make an impactful shift in our overall health and wellbeing. The benefits of collagen during perimenopause are well documented: it helps support skin elasticity, reduces joint discomfort, strengthens hair and nails, and can even improve bone density and gut health. Collagen also helps replenish declining protein levels in the body, giving us the building blocks we need for vitality as we get older.

But its much more than just the science. Starting a habit like taking collagen can be a way to honour the changes in our bodies rather than resist them. It feels good to actively replenish something our bodies naturally lose. It's not about chasing youth or fighting the inevitable—it's about nurturing and taking care of yourself.

By no means is it a magic potion and for sure some days we long for the “old us.” But more and more we can embrace the beauty of our new self. Our bodies are still strong, capable, and full of wisdom, even if they look and feel a little different now.

So, if you’re finding yourself in a similar place, try shifting your focus. Instead of seeing these changes as something to fix, see them as an invitation to care for yourself in a deeper, more intentional way. Whether that’s through nutrition, movement, or something as simple as incorporating collagen into your daily wellness routine, it’s not about turning back the clock—it’s about embracing where you are right now.

Because this body? It’s yours. It’s carried you through every stage of life, and it deserves all the love and care you can give it. xxx