I used to be strong. Not just kind of strong, but throw-20-litre-water-drums-on-the-bench strong. I could carry heavy stock, shift furniture, and lift things most people would struggle with. Now? Some days I struggle to open a bloody jar.
Quick Summary: A Self-Development Coach on Why Strength Is Non-Negotiable
At first, I brushed it off, just one of those things. But the more I think about it, the more I realise I’ve lost a lot of strength. Maybe it’s the inactivity, maybe the cancer treatment did more damage than I thought. As a self-development coach, I know this loss isn’t just physical; it’s about whether I can still do the things I love in 10, 20, 30 years.
Why I’m Adding Strength Training Now
Strength isn’t just about looking toned or lifting heavier weights; it’s about functional independence, the exact framing a self-development coach uses instead of chasing appearance. I’ve done so much work cleaning up my diet and resetting my body; now it’s time to rebuild it. My legs have been getting the kilometres in as I train for Kilimanjaro, but my upper body has been neglected, and if I want to make it up that mountain, I need to train my whole body, not just my legs.
Making Strength a Non-Negotiable
I was given a strength program before Christmas. I looked at it, nodded, told myself I’d start next week, and here we are in Week 9, still not committed. No more excuses. James Clear talks about how habits stick when they’re embedded into your routine; if you leave them on a to-do list, they get pushed aside; if they have a time and place, they happen.
So my new rule: when my husband’s alarm goes off at 3:45 AM, I get up too, and strength train first thing. No thinking, no debating, just do it. I won’t be lifting every day; my program is four times a week, which is plenty, but I’ll make it work.
What an Endocrinologist Taught This Self-Development Coach
This isn’t just about lifting weights; it’s about bone density and long-term health.
I’ve been attending workshops run by an endocrinologist once a month, and what I’ve learned is shocking. As a self-development coach, this is exactly the kind of information I wish more women had before menopause, not after. Some medications help, but prevention is key, and that means strength training, proper nutrition, and giving your body what it actually needs, not just more dairy.
Stronger for Life, Not Just for Now
I don’t want to be the person who struggles to carry groceries at 70 or avoids travel because my body isn’t strong enough- the exact future a self-development coach helps clients plan against while there’s still time to change course. Strength training isn’t just about today’s workout; it’s about future-proofing my body.
So, no more excuses, no more pushing it to “next week.” I’ve put my body through years of abuse, stress, inflammation, poor habits, and alcohol, but I have the power to change that now- the same no-more-excuses accountability I build with women each week inside Promise Kept.
From this week on, I’m lifting, pushing, pulling, and rebuilding, because every decision I make today shapes the body I live in tomorrow- the same rebuild I walk women through inside Reclaim Her.
Conclusion
If your body has been quietly losing strength while you told yourself you’d start “next week” too, that’s exactly the work I do as a self-development coach inside Transformational Coaching. Strength isn’t vanity; it’s the thing that decides what your next 30 years actually look like.
FAQ’s
When does bone density loss actually start?
Around age 25, and it accelerates significantly after menopause, which is why a self-development coach talks about prevention well before symptoms show up.
Is strength training really about more than looking toned?
Yes. It’s about functional independence, the ability to carry groceries, travel, and move freely decades from now, not just appearance.
Why did skim milk have more calcium than full-fat milk?
Fat content and calcium content aren’t directly linked; skim milk often tests higher in calcium, though it can also be higher in sugar.
Does calcium alone protect bone health?
No. Calcium needs vitamin D to be used effectively, which is why bone health depends on several nutrients working together, not one alone.
How does a self-development coach help with something this physical?
By addressing the mindset and accountability side- the excuses, the “next week” delays- that stand between knowing what to do and actually doing it.