STRONG friend, STRONG friend, Happy May!

April has come and gone. I hope it was a good month for you! We are already five days into the month. Time sure does fly!

April was a great month! It went something like this: SLC - Vegas - Seattle! I got some spring skiing in; every time I ski during April, I'm just amazed that it's spring down in the valley and winter up in the mountains. 😝💀 

I've also been able to roller skate in all the states I've been in over the last few months.🛼

Oh, and another thing I was proud of making in April was my Get Ready with Me Ski Edition video. It was quite a feat... remembering to film everything, the storyline, and editing it. All of it!

The edits were the most challenging part. I cut it down so many times. I was trying to get under a minute, lol, and failed. It's a minute and 17 sec. It's not too shabby, considering it started out close to 3 minutes. 

If you're a content creator, I know you know. It's an undertaking to create a piece of content like this. I'm so glad I gave it a shot, though. I'll have to practice making more GRM or day in the life type of videos. Practice makes it better. If you're interested in seeing the video, you can check it out here.

What's something you were proud of from April?

Anywho, let's get right into it: April's recap of Most Valuable Posts.

If you are new here, Welcome! I send this monthly recap of the most valuable posts that my STRONG community has found helpful on the Gram! 

There's a little summary for each MVP, if you like to read the full post they all are hyperlinked and will take you directly to the post.

1 - When another woman says that they Love lifting the heavy things & eating the carbs, & doesn't fear getting bulky!

We understand the role of carbohydrates in our diet. We know that they fuel performance and that muscle is a sponge for glucose!

We understand the assignment. We know we need to protect our muscle!

We out here trying to build as muscle as possible!
 

2 - The next time you say "carbs make me fat," remember this one thing...

It’s not the carbs themselves—it’s the types you eat that are causing you to overeat them!

3 - Me lifting like I want to get bulky cuz perimenopause will be knocking on my door, and I have to protect this muscle mass at all costs!

Build, maintain, and protect your muscle at all costs! Build as much muscle as possible!

Yep, train like you want to get bulky because then you’ll truly build muscle and gain strength.

Your hormones need the protection that muscle has to offer!!

4 - How I feel when someone finally understands the importance of carbs, high protein, and lifting the heavy things!

The muscle, the strength, the tone, the toneness, the muscle momminess 😝, the shaped muscle bellies - the shape is shaping, the sculpt, the definition…

Will finally show up because you’re eating right and training right!!💃🏾🙌🏾💪🏾

5 - Them: I've been working out. Going to spin classes. I've been eating clean! I've been trying to tone up! But, I don't look toned!!

To be toned, you have to have muscle first! We have to build it, sis!⁣ And if you have to train and eat in way that supports muscle growth.
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Lastly, a friendly reminder: you're not too old, and it's never too late to start: start a muscle-building phase, pursue a performance goal, pick back up where you left off, start a new hobby, etc.

That’s it for April, STRONG friend. I hope May is an amazing month for you!

 Let me know if you have any content suggestions, IG post ideas, or any questions. I’m always one click away!
 
Thank you for reading!
 
In Strength & to Your Success,

One Love

Coach Candace