03/28/2026
I had the privilege of speaking to a group of women at a luncheon this week. The topic- How to Age Powerfully. I want to share a few of the pieces that really stuck.
Muscle isn’t just about strength—it’s about staying independent in your own life.
We start losing muscle around 30… and it speeds up after 50.
But that doesn’t mean we have to accept it.
You can still build muscle in your 70s, 80s, and 90s.
Strength Training
We do need to give our muscles a reason to stay.
Strength train 2–3x/week. Nothing fancy — just something a little challenging.
Can you get off the floor without help? Can you stand on one foot for at least 10 seconds? Can you put your dishes away reaching up overhead without your neck kicking in?
That’s not random—these are longevity markers.
Protein
We can't talk muscle without talking about protein. You can’t build strength without the building blocks. Most of us are undereating protein. A 70-year-old woman looking to lose weight should consume 1.0–1.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily (or roughly 0.45–0.55 grams per pound) to maintain muscle mass while losing fat. For a 150-pound (68 kg) woman, this equals approximately 68–82 grams of protein per day.
Prevent Muscle Loss: Higher protein is crucial during weight loss to prevent losing muscle instead of fat.
Spread it Out: Distribute protein evenly throughout the day (e.g., 25–30g per meal) rather than consuming it all at once to maximize absorption.
We’re not trying to stop aging. We’re trying to stay in it—strong, capable, and fully living.
And here’s the thing—technique matters. Not just to prevent injury, but so your effort actually gets results. Done right, you get stronger, steadier, and more capable. Done wrong… well, your joints pay the price and results lag behind.
If you want guidance, I’d love to help you create a program that works for your body and your life—so every movement counts and keeps you independent for years to come.