Picking up things...literally

Resistance training is key

Why "Picking Things Up" Is My Non-Negotiable

For years, I thought the gym meant cardio. If I wasn’t gasping on a treadmill or “toning” with those little neon dumbbells, I felt like I wasn’t doing it right. That’s the gospel most of us grew up with.

Then menopause hit—and suddenly the old playbook didn’t apply. My energy shifted, my metabolism felt stuck, and I realized hormones had been quietly running the show all along.

That’s when I saw the fork in the road: either accept muscle loss as “inevitable”… or pick up the most powerful tool I’ve found: lifting heavy.

From Dabbling to Doing

I’ll admit, weights were always the side dish to my cardio main course. I picked them up because I knew I “should,” but never gave them center stage. Now? Science—and my own body—are telling me resistance training isn’t optional. It’s essential.

Muscle: My Metabolic Ally

I’ve stopped seeing muscle as just “looking fit.” It’s my built-in power source:

• Blood Sugar Stability: Muscle acts like a sponge, soaking up sugar.

• Bone Insurance: Every lift tells my bones to stay strong and dense.

• The 24/7 Burn: Even at rest, my muscles keep my metabolism humming.

And here’s the kicker: knowing this and doing it are two different things. So I’ve made a promise to myself—picking things up isn’t negotiable anymore.

Ready to Claim Your Strength?

While this next announcement is not part of the blog, it is certainly on theme!

Luna is collaborating with East Coast Fitness (Right here in Worcester!)  to launch a program specifically designed for this season of life. This isn't a "one-size-fits-all" gym plan; it is hormone-aware training.

What’s inside the package:

• Personalized Strength Coaching: Four progressive sessions that focus on form and functional power.

• Hormone-Aware Guidance: Training that respects your recovery needs and physiological shifts.

• A Strong Community: Surround yourself with people who are also choosing to "power up" rather than "wind down." Bring your skills to your home gym, or join the community over at East Coast Fitness!

Whether you haven't touched a dumbbell in years or you’re ready to level up your current routine, this 4 session package is your invitation to feel empowered in your body again.

Save my Spot!

Protect your muscles, honor your hormones, and embrace the joy of lifting heavy. Midlife isn’t about slowing down—it’s about powering up.

~Cecelia