1. A Lifetime Pledged to Health

1.1 The Ongoing War on Aging I made a vow in my twenties: I would never simply “grow old.” I’ve studied nutrition, anatomy, and exercise science since before fitness apps or YouTube workouts existed. That lifelong education taught me that age is just a number—and that our habits determine how gracefully we move through each decade. 1.2 Motherhood and Maintaining Strength Over the years, I delivered four children—and each time, I returned to my workouts and clean-eating principles. Postpartum recovery wasn’t about “bouncing back” for vanity; it was about rebuilding my strength so I could be present for my kids and model healthy living. By focusing on compound movements (squats, push-ups, planks) and whole foods (vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats), I regained my lean tone physique every time.