When I was a teenager, the beauty standard was heroin chic — hollow cheeks, jutting bones, and that washed-out fragility so many young girls internalised as “aspirational.” It was toxic then, and we all assumed we’d moved past it.
While weight loss is often the focus, it’s more about losing fat and gaining muscle. Learn why fat loss matters more for long-term health and how to improve your body composition.
In a society obsessed with youth and unrealistic beauty standards, it’s time to shift the narrative and celebrate the strength and vitality of women over 40. Instead of striving for the elusive “bikini body,” women in this age group should focus on building their old lady bodies, emphasising strength, health, and overall well-being.