Muscle

The scale has been the wrong focus. For years, I thought about my health in terms of weighing less. Lately, I’ve been thinking about what it will take to stay active in the years ahead. I want to carry the groceries, get up from the floor, keep up with the people I love, and serve wherever God calls me. I’m realizing that strength matters to all of that.

For many women, the scale has long been their measure of health. But in midlife, it may not be telling the whole story.For years, we’ve been taught that less is better; less food, lower numbers, smaller bodies. Yet this season of life often invites us to look at health a little differently. Instead of focusing only on shrinking, we can begin focusing on strengthening.Muscle plays an important role in how the body functions. It helps us stay strong enough to care for our homes, serve our families, and walk faithfully through the responsibilities God has given us.The encouraging news is that building strength doesn’t have to be complicated. Simple strength-building movement a few times each week can support the body in meaningful ways.So instead of asking, “How can I weigh less?”Perhaps the better question is:“How can I become stronger?”Read my blog to learn how muscle and strength benefit your weight in this season.