Muscle Maintenance

Strength.
For little Heather in the brown bikini.
For old Heather getting off the toilet.
For ACe so we can go on adventures.
For my family, so they can believe in themselves and I can be involved in as many milestones as possible.
For current me so every year is the best possible.

Choosing to commit to a better version of yourself is one of the most deeply rewarding decisions you will ever make—and the beauty is, the gifts just keep on coming.
When you dedicate yourself to growth, there is absolutely no downside. By stepping into your potential, you unlock an entirely new way of living:

🔸 Elevated connections: You naturally attract new, alignment-driven relationships that support your journey.

🔸Expert guidance: You begin to seek out and receive the right advice to accelerate your progress.
Priscus Fogagnolo has helped me build solid foundations and mitsunori chiba is helping me refine my skill as I continue to learn !

🔸Unshakeable self-confidence: Every small promise you keep to yourself builds an undeniable sense of internal trust.

🔸Radical self-prioritization: You finally learn to put your own well-being first, knowing you cannot pour from an empty cup.

🔸Leading by example: Your transformation becomes a silent, powerful invitation for everyone around you to rise too or if you post daily, less silent!

Keep going. The rewards of choosing yourself are endless.

Sunday is a day for rest.
No formal training.
Each other.
Experiencing adventure, food, fun.

I try to keep my why at the front of mind!!
I throw a giant dose of process trust in the mix.
Because in less than 6 weeks, I pull on the green and gold!!
Can you really forget how to do something you train most days a week?
Probably not.
But your fatigue, nutrition, rest, stress and hydration can all be factors.
And a dose of Influenza A will add another level.
That’s why my eyes remain tightly focused on the goal.

When I feel like my diary is full and every choice feels heavy with consequence, it is easy to freeze up or feel guilty no matter what I choose.
To help future me stay strong, healthy, and happy without burning out today I choose to enjoy the journey and have fun not as a distraction, but as an essential investment in my health and longevity.
Little Heather would be proud.
Future Heather will be relieved.

If it’s hard, it’s probably meant to be.
If a female over 50 has muscles, it’s really not an accident! It took a lot of work.
She may not be ripped or shredded, she may simply be prioritising herself for the first time.
Be warned, there is more to come.
Support her, encourage her, you know she supports you.
Strength is so much more than preventing osteoporosis, it’s about taking your rightful place.
Wear the tshirt that reminds you why and train as prescribed- not easier, not harder because someone may know more than you.

You see, it’s 10 degrees. I have a book I want to finish. There is some work and cooking I also want to do.
I realise that trying to do the thing isn’t enough. I used to bumble around ‘doing my best - but was it?
Through learning to be better, I realise how planning better and prioritising the long term makes me thrive and there are positive ripples from this.
I’m not saying it’s easy, but it sure is rewarding!!