04/03/2026
I got the sweetest compliment at the gym the other day.
The girl said “you look amazing and have so much muscle. That’s not easy for women in their 50’s to accomplish, but I see you hear everyday being consistent”
First- women don’t compliment each other enough. I’ve been guilty of this and I’m working on changing that.
I appreciated her willingness to compliment me and take notice of my hard work it really meant a lot to me!
Second- she was right. It’s not easy to put on muscle as you age. It does not happen over night. I have to fight for every bit of muscle that I have gained and work hard to hold onto what I have.
Building muscle as you age requires a plan. It’s not just lifting weights, it’s what you eat, it’s how much sleep you get and your rest and recovery.
You can’t do random workouts. You have to follow a progressive overload training program for at least 6-8 weeks.
The only way you will achieve the results you want is with consistency. I have been lifting for 10+ years and there are times when I feel lean and jacked and other times I feel soft. Our bodies are constantly experiencing change. We need to learn to work with our bodies through it!
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Happy Friday!