As many of you know, I recently had surgery on my wrist. And as humbling as it's been to struggle with the simplest things, buttoning a jacket, opening a can, it's also reminded me of something important. Healing is not a detour from the journey. It's part of it.
When Angela joined Strong & Sexy in January 2025, she weighed 112 pounds. Her frame was lean, but depleted. Years of competitive dieting and clean eating habits had left her under-fueled and under-muscled, despite her consistent activity level.
For years, I have been managing ongoing thumb pain caused by overuse and osteoarthritis. It did not happen overnight. It built slowly over time.
If you are navigating perimenopause and dealing with hot flashes that seem to strike out of nowhere during meetings, at night, or mid workout, you are not imagining it.

This blog is dedicated to the women who refuse to believe their prime ended at 30—because at 40, we’re just getting started. This is for the women who are redefining what it means to be strong, confident, and unapologetically sexy in midlife.
If you’re here, it’s because you’re committed—to your goals, your growth, and the version of you that’s still evolving. Let this space serve as your personal guide, your motivation, and your reminder that you’re not alone.
Welcome to the movement of women who are rewriting the rules of what’s possible.
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