# @thereadystate on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DQUmxvJlGeK
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/36251783-thereadystate-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/68b4d507be.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-10-27T18:03:21.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** drkellystarrett (@thereadystate) — https://gondola.cc/thereadystate

## Caption

Dr. Stephanie Estima explains why chasing “skinny” in midlife and beyond can actually make you weaker, more fragile, and more prone to injury. Thin doesn’t always mean healthy — especially when it comes at the cost of muscle. Learn why building strength and maintaining muscle mass is essential for staying powerful, confident, and resilient as you age.⁠
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What You’ll Learn:⁠
⚠️ Why being “skinny” can make you frail and injury-prone⁠
💪 How muscle protects your body and boosts longevity⁠
🔥 Why strength training is the ultimate anti-aging strategy⁠
🌟 How to redefine health beyond the number on the scale⁠
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Comment ‘174’ and we’ll send you the link to listen! ⁠
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#DrStephanieEstima #WomensHealth #StrengthTraining #MuscleIsMedicine #StrongNotSkinny #MenopauseHealth #TheBettyBody #Longevity

## Stats

- **Views:** 7,261
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- **Comments:** 47

## Tags

womenshealth, muscleismedicine, thebettybody, menopausehealth, strengthtraining, drstephanieestima, strongnotskinny, longevity

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