…. rather than losing your next pound on the scale. I know you’ve been doing the work — planning what you eat, prioritizing workouts, stepping on the scale — and it can be easy to think that “less weight” automatically means “more progress.” But here’s the truth: the scale doesn’t tell the whole story. What truly changes your body, your energy, and your metabolism is MUSCLE. Muscle is metabolically active tissue — meaning the more you have, the more calories your body burns all day long, even while resting!!! 🙌🏼 According to research, differences in muscle mass can account for a big part of your resting metabolic rate (how much energy your body uses just to stay alive). (Link to the PMC study) Women start losing 3–8% of their muscle mass each decade after age 30 if they’re not strength training. (PMC study on sarcopenia) That means slower metabolism, lower strength, and more struggle maintaining results. That’s why it’s easy to fall for the “metabolism slows as we age” story… But it doesn’t have to be that way if we preserve muscle proactively! So, instead of chasing smaller numbers on the scale, imagine chasing stronger muscles — because that’s what keeps your metabolism humming, shapes your body (“toned” is really just visible muscle under less fat), supports your joints, and helps your bones stay healthy as you age. What does that actually look like? • Strength or resistance training (weights, bands, or body weight) • Eating enough protein so your body can repair and grow • Giving yourself time to recover — because recovery is progress (sleep is so key here!!) And in the case that you’re using a GLP-1 as a tool and/or eating in a calorie deficit, this becomes *even more important*. Without enough strength training or protein, your body can start breaking down muscle instead of fat — which makes keeping results even harder.

Idk about you guys but I'm having a hard time waking up in the mornings. As it gets colder I don't want to get out of bed. It's so warm!!! But I'm up and I did it!!

Hi! I’m Alison! 38 Mechanicsburg PA! Disney lover and runner! Work for an Ice cream shop and Troegs! I’m trying to get back to running regularly and doing races more! I’ve been walking and want to incorporate some cross training when time allows!

Here is my picture wearing pink! Im a breast cancer survivor (12 years this coming february) and my birthday is this month! Happy to be here!

I’m Christa from Macungie PA. I’m 55 with 3 grown (mostly) kids. My youngest just graduated HS so we’re all living in a season of transition rn. After hitting a top non-pregnant weight in 2021, I decided to change the trajectory of my life and break generational cycles of poor health and early death. Since then I’ve maintained a 40 lb weight loss, no small feat during menopause and found new strength and confidence. I love reading, cooking, and courageous women.