I realized I wasn't eating enough for my strength-training program. After adjusting my diet, my hair stopped falling out, and I gained more muscle mass.

• I started strength training in 2019 and was instantly hooked.
• However, a micronutrient test revealed I wasn’t eating enough to keep up with my activity level.
• I adjusted my diet and noticed positive improvements.

To keep up with my future self, I need muscle mass. After 30, women lose as much as 8% per decade, a process that accelerates between 65 and 80 years old. Now, that might not seem like a lot, but if I already lack muscle, the gradual loss will begin to interfere with daily activities like walking, standing up, or carrying groceries.

That’s not a life I want to live. I want a body strong enough to carry me through the many, many decades of life I hopefully have on this planet. To get there, I need to invest in my health, starting with the amount of food on my plate.