Kaz Maree Holistic Health and Beauty

❤️ 27KM. EVERY STEP FOR MY DAD. 🕊️

On 10 September World Su***de Prevention Day. I’ll be completing my 27km Out of the Shadows challenge in memory of my beautiful dad and loving grandfather to Lil, Michael affectionately known as Mike Smith

Losing my dad to su***de changed our family forever. This walk is my way of honouring him, remembering the man behind the loss, and helping raise awareness and funds so that support is there when someone needs it most.

I’ll be logging kilometres in the lead-up to September 10, with every step bringing me closer to that 27km finish line for my dad. ❤️

If you’re able to donate no matter how small I would be incredibly grateful. And if donating isn’t possible, simply sharing my page helps too.

Funds raised will support Lifeline Tasmania, where my dad lived. 🕊️

27km. Every step for my dad. ❤️

Please donate through the link below 👇 https://www.outoftheshadowswalk.org.au/s/86884/95841

Day out with my mini me 🤎☕️⛰️

Coffee in hand, mountain air, a little exploring and quality time with my favourite girl.
The simple days are always the best ones ✨

Coffee & mountain vibes with my mini me 🤎
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Date night with my forever man 🤎✨
Good food, great company & just enough mischief 🍸😉

WHY DOES BUILDING MUSCLE TAKE ME LONGER?

Because my body isn’t playing by the same rules.

Living with hypermobility means my joints are naturally more unstable. My muscles have to work harder just to keep me supported before they even start building strength.

On some days that means:
• Constant muscle fatigue
• Low-grade inflammation
• Joints that click, shift or feel unstable
• Longer recovery times
• More focus on technique than heavy weights

I may build muscle more slowly than someone without hypermobility, but every session makes my body a little stronger, a little more stable and a little more resilient.

That’s why I keep showing up.

Not because it’s easy.
Because it’s worth it. 🤍

What is the TrA?

The Transversus Abdominis (TrA) is your deepest abdominal muscle.

Think of it as your body’s natural support system.

Unlike the muscles that create a visible six pack, the TrA sits underneath your outer abdominal muscles, wrapping around your torso like a supportive belt.

Its job isn’t to make you look slimmer.

Its job is to help:
✨ Support your spine
✨ Improve stability
✨ Control movement
✨ Create a strong foundation for everything you do

For me, learning about the TrA changed the way I think about core training especially living with hypermobility.

Strong doesn’t always start on the outside.

Sometimes it starts with the muscles no one can see.

Strength is Found Within. 🤍

💛 This post is for educational purposes only and shares general information. It is not intended as individual medical advice.

Everyone is talking about the “Natural Corset.”

But it’s not about chasing a smaller waist.

It’s about understanding one of your body’s most important stabilising muscles.

Meet the Transversus Abdominis (TrA)—your deepest abdominal muscle.

It works quietly behind the scenes to help support your spine, improve movement control and create stability from the inside out.

For me, living with hypermobility has changed the way I train.

I don’t train to become smaller.

I train to become stronger, more stable and more resilient.

Because strength isn’t just about what you can see. 💛 This post is for education and shares general information. It isn’t a substitute for personalised medical advice.

Everyone is talking about the “Natural Corset.”

But it’s not about chasing a smaller waist.

It’s about understanding one of your body’s most important stabilising muscles.

Meet the Transversus Abdominis (TrA)—your deepest abdominal muscle.

It works quietly behind the scenes to help support your spine, improve movement control and create stability from the inside out.

For me, living with hypermobility has changed the way I train.

I don’t train to become smaller.

I train to become stronger, more stable and more resilient.

Because strength isn’t just about what you can see.

💛 This post is for education and shares general information. It isn’t a substitute for personalised medical advice.