Welcome to 5 Minute Fridays, my weekly newsletter, where I reveal my latest tips to help you get lean, boost energy and live a long active healthy life in Midlife.
I ran into a childhood friend this week in my little town.
I hadn’t seen her in years. My town is a tourist destination being a ski town and every so often I run into old friends who are here for a visit.
Her face looked the same. Just older. She had the same smiling eyes that I had remembered. But she was walking slowly and had visibly gained a bunch of menopause weight that seemed to be dragging her down.
She had stumbled across my YouTube channel and she asked….
“How are you doing? Really.”
I gave her the honest answer.
and here’s the thing….
That answer wasn’t written last week.
It was written five years ago.
Here’s a theory I believe about life.
Whatever you’re living today was set in motion five years back.
The decisions you made.
The habits you formed.
The people you let in.
The workouts you did, quietly, one rep at a time.
The food choices you made.
That’s how long it can take for a decision to become a real solid outcome. Five years.
Five years ago, most of us weren’t thinking about muscle. Or metabolism. Or mobility.
Life was busy. We were in a pandemic. The world was weird and the body just worked in the background.
But muscle mass starts declining 1–2% a year after 50.
It doesn’t ask permission. It doesn’t announce itself.
It’s not one dramatic event. It’s a hundred quiet “no’s.” No to the hike. No to the floor. No to carrying your own bags.
By the time you notice, you’re not looking at today’s problem. You’re looking at five years of small choices, added up.
Good news: it works the same way in reverse.
One Thing To Do This Week
You can’t get the last five years back.
You can start the next five today.
Today is the easiest day you’ll ever have to start.
Tomorrow it gets harder to justify.
A week from now, easier still to skip all together.
So start now. Not with everything. With one thing.
That’s exactly why I built the 7-Day Metabolic Reset — one small, doable step at a time, so “starting” doesn’t feel like a mountain.
It’s Free, It starts Monday September 14 inside my free community of women 50+ all making changes to get stronger, leaner and live out the rest of their years powerfully.
I take it every night. It’s the one brand I’ve actually tested and kept buying — no upset stomach, no gimmicks, just better sleep and better recovery, great if you get muscle cramps ( I sometimes get them in my legs at night)
Meet Shannon! She is a member of our FitWiseWoman free community and has participated in two of our monthly free resets. If you are wondering whether the reset is worth the time here’s what she had to say.
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One Quote to Finish Your Week Strong
“You are not behind. You are simply planting seeds for a woman you haven’t met yet — and she is going to thank you.”
Have a beautiful weekend
Coach Ruth
When you’re ready, here’s how I can help:
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Disclaimer: This email is for general educational and informational use only. It is not intended as medical advice and does not replace professional medical services. The content should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical condition. For personal medical guidance, consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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