Hey, hey STRONG friend,

Happy December! Last month of the year. Can you believe it? November came and went so fast that I had to scroll my own camera roll to remember what I even did. 😝💀

It was a joyful month with my skate fam 🛼, girlfriend time (which I don't always get when we are traveling), Florida sunshine, and a beautiful Thanksgiving with my kids, their spouses, and my mom’s side of the family. My heart is so full.

Anywho, how was your November? What was your highlight? Smash that reply button and tell me. I love hearing from you.

Alrighty, let’s get into these MVPs from November. These were the posts my STRONG community saved, shared, and resonated with the most. Quick summaries below, and the full posts are linked if you want to revisit them.

1. “Don’t lift too much or you’ll build too much muscle.”

This one hit because we are all tired of being warned about getting “too bulky.” The truth is, building muscle does not happen overnight. It takes consistency, time, food, and focused training.

Lifting heavier is what gives you shape, tone, and a faster metabolism, not endless cardio. So yes, I am trying to get bulky, because bulky means built, strong, and confident.

2. "Going to the gym isn’t gonna make me feel better!"

Oh yes, it will. Movement changes your mood in ways that are hard to put into words. A good lift clears your mind, raises your energy, and reminds you that you can do hard things.

Even the days you do not feel like going usually end with you walking out feeling better than you walked in. The gym is therapy for many of us, and this post was a reminder of exactly why.

3. Being STRONG and Jacked at 44 means leaning into these habits.

Women saw this and realized that nothing about getting strong is luck. It is habits. The grown woman habits that most folks avoid. Eating enough, lifting with intention, pushing when you can, resting when you should, and staying consistent even when life is messy.

Strength and muscle do not appear out of thin air. They come from the habits you repeat when no one is watching.

4. What I do that most women skip!

Most women stop lifting when it starts to feel uncomfortable. I go until I am close to failure because that is where muscle actually grows.

Progressive overload is not fancy. It is lifting a little heavier, doing a few more reps, slowing your tempo, and pushing past the reps you usually avoid. Your body adapts. You have to give it a reason to. That is how I built this body, and it is how you will build yours, too.

5. Holiday parties, salads, and cheesecake.

This one spoke to every woman who has ever been judged for what is on her plate. You can eat the burger, skip the fries, enjoy the cheesecake, or order the salad if that is what you truly want. Your choice, your plate!

What matters is that the choice is yours, not made out of guilt or fear. People policing your plate is their problem, not yours. It is what you do most of the time that matters, not what you eat at a holiday party.

Your food should enhance your life, not stress you out!!

Whelp, STRONG friend, that is a wrap for November.

I hope December is a STRONG month for you! Stay consistent. Stay fueled. Stay committed to the habits that support the woman you want to be. I will be back in your inbox soon.

In Strength and to your Success,
Coach Candace

P.S. STRONGER Way is here for you if you are done waiting for the perfect moment. January will not magically make anything easier. Start now, stay consistent, and walk into the New Year already ahead. Join STRONGER Way and build the muscle you say you want.

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