""Start lifting weights. "Preserve your bone, do everything in your power to use your body as the strength machine that it is. You don't want to be walking around complaining about your knees or your hip pain or whatever it is," Ely explained. "Your body needs to cooperate with your dreams. And the way that you do this is by getting in the best shape of your life. And I am not kidding.""
""Move it or lose it and that goes for your muscles.' Along with lifting weights, Ely also suggests the annoyingly true advice of eating a balanced diet. '...Feed your body like it is the most important person in your life. Feed it like your baby. Make sure that you're getting the right amount of protein, that you're hydrating correctly, and that you are feeding your mind...'""
"2. A man is not worth skipping your dreams for. "Do you hear me? I cannot tell you how many poor relationships I've been in and that includes way back then when I was 50. I spent nine years in a relationship with a man who looked down on me, and I didn't even see it," Ely admitted. "But when you feel good about yourself and you know yourself, that is gonna trump all of the garbage that any man can throw your way.""
Begin resistance training to preserve bone density, maintain muscle mass, and reduce joint pain; treat the body as a strength machine. Combine strength work with a balanced diet, adequate protein, and proper hydration to support muscle and overall health. Do not sacrifice personal dreams or self-respect for a romantic partner; recognize and exit demeaning relationships. Build self-knowledge and contentment as foundations for resilience in postmenopausal life. Prioritizing physical fitness, nutrition, mental stimulation, and independence supports mobility, confidence, and the ability to pursue goals throughout the 50s and beyond.
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