Women Fitness International Magazine

“It is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change.”- Queen Elizabeth II - January invites reflection—and reinvention. It’s the month when resolutions are made, but more importantly, when intention takes shape. At Women Fitness, we believe the new year isn’t about becoming someone else; it’s about becoming more of who you already are—stronger, wiser, and deeply in tune with your body’s evolving needs. That’s why we open 2026 with a cover story that feels both timely and transformative. Our January cover star, Dr. Christine Wu, MD, is redefining what midlife wellness looks like for the modern woman. A respected physician and a powerful voice in women’s health, Dr. Wu bridges science with empathy, offering a refreshing, evidence-based approach to navigating perimenopause, menopause,…

In every generation, there are women who quietly reshape the way we understand health, identity, and the arc of a woman’s life. Dr. Christine Wu, MD, is one of those women. A physician with the heart of a healer and the insight of a teacher, Dr. Wu brings together lifestyle medicine, somatic regulation, and intuitive practice to illuminate a new conversation around midlife. It is a conversation grounded in truth rather than fear, and possibility rather than decline. Her work invites women to see midlife not as something to endure, but as a profound season of evolution. It is a time marked by greater clarity, deepened purpose, and a return to self. Through her signature 3E System™ — Envision, Embody, Empower — Dr. Wu guides women back into alignment with…

Everyone’s always chasing skinny, but what if this year, you chased strong? When we stop obsessing over what we lack and start focusing on what we’re capable of, everything changes. The energy behind our actions becomes more positive, and that’s what makes the process sustainable. When something feels good mentally, we’re far more likely to keep showing up. Here’s the truth: you’ll feel stronger before you look stronger, and that momentum is everything. A new year is your chance to reset, reflect, and rebuild, not from punishment, but from power. Reflect before You Reset Before jumping into a new plan, take a moment to look back at 2025, not with guilt, but with curiosity. When did your routine fall apart? Were you skipping workouts or ordering takeout out of exhaustion?…

Get ready to ring in the New Year with standout recipes that pack goodness into every bite! Armenian food is known for tantalizing flavors, and these five recipes will not disappoint. Best of all, these crowd pleasers include options for everyone at your gathering, whether meat-loving or plant-focused. FIVE HORS D’OEUVRES SURE TO BE THE TALK OF THE PARTY 1 Yalanchi Sarma Makes 60 sarma • 1 large jar, Grape Leaves (16 oz.)• 3 cups chopped onion• 1 ½ cup, Calrose rice• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil• ¾ cup pine nuts• 1 small can of tomato sauce (8 oz.)• 1 ½ cup minced, fresh parsley• 1 teaspoon paprika• 2 teaspoons salt• ½ teaspoon black pepper• Juice from 2 lemons (about 6 tablespoons)• 1 teaspoon dried mint• A few fresh mint…

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) U have become a big part of daily life in India—quick snacks, instant meals, and packaged treats that are tasty and convenient. But these foods are designed in a way that can confuse your body. They spark cravings, make you eat more without feeling full, and leave you hungry again soon after. Over time, this cycle can lead to weight gain. Knowing which everyday Indian foods count as UPFs is the first step toward making healthier choices. In India, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) show up in many everyday items we reach for without thinking. These include packaged snacks and namkeen like chips, corn puffs, bhujia, sev, and ready-made chakli, as well as biscuits, cookies, pastries, muffins, and other bakery treats. Instant options such as noodles, pasta, upma, poha…

Pregnancy is an amazing and beautiful time, P where a woman gets the unique and miraculous experience of growing a baby in her uterus. After the birth, whether vaginal or caesarean, the postpartum body needs time and tenderness to rediscover its landscape and recalibrate movement. During pregnancy and in to the postpartum months, a hormone called relaxin affects the laxity of the ligaments in the body, which can make a new mama feel looser in the joints. After giving birth, nursing and holding a baby can lead to a more rounded posture with accompanying tightness. Add into this equation the stretched out muscles of the abdominal wall and the shifting of the internal organs to accommodate the growing uterus and a postpartum body has a lot to contend with (not…