I don’t lift weights to be thin. I don’t train to burn more calories. I lift because I’ve seen the future— The kind where a lack of muscle means a loss of independence. My mother and grandmother spent their final years trapped in bodies that failed them. Frailty. Falls. Dementia. It was devastating—and preventable. That will not be my story. I lift so I can hike in my 80s. Travel in my 90s. Move through life with strength, power, and purpose. This isn’t about skinny. It’s about strong. It’s not about restriction. It’s about nutrition. And yes—bones and muscles weigh a lot. But they also hold you up when nothing else can. Want to start building a strong body for the long haul? We have free resources to help—nutrition guides, exercise tips, and more—all linked in our bio at thepauselife.com. #strongoverskinny #womenshealth #longevity #muscleismedicine #bonehealth #frailtyisnotinevitable #menopause #perimenopause #drmaryclaire #thenewmenopause #thepauselife