Common isn't Normal

Common Doesn’t Mean Normal:

Ditch the Myths and Build the Strong, Confident Body You Deserve After 60

By Deb Peters Coaching

Let’s get one thing straight: just because something is common doesn’t make it normal—especially when it comes to how women over 60 are told to approach fitness, nutrition, and aging.

At Deb Peters Coaching, we believe in science over trends, strength over scale weight, and helping you build a life and body you actually enjoy living in. We’re here to bust the myths, ditch the diet culture, and give you the tools to thrive in this powerful chapter of your life.

MYTH #1:

“It’s normal to gain weight and lose muscle after menopause—just accept it.”

Nope. It might be common, but it’s not inevitable.

What’s really going on? After menopause, shifting hormone levels can change how your body stores fat and maintains muscle—but that doesn’t mean you’re doomed to a life of soft muscles and slow metabolism. With smart strength training, targeted nutritional support, and a focus on recovery and stress management, you can absolutely build lean muscle, reduce body fat, and feel stronger than ever.

You just need the right approach—not the “pink dumbbell and salad-only” plan.

MYTH #2: “Women over 60 should avoid lifting heavy weights—it’s dangerous.”

Let’s bust this one right open.

Strength training isn’t just safe—it’s essential. Lifting (progressively) heavy weights increases bone density, builds lean muscle, improves balance, boosts metabolism, and protects your joints. And guess what? It’s one of the best things you can do to stay independent, mobile, and pain-free as you age.

The truth? You don’t age because you slow down. You slow down because you stop challenging your body. Strength is your superpower—and you’re never too old to claim it.

MYTH #3: “You just need to eat less and move more.”

Oh, if only it were that simple.

This outdated advice ignores the complex needs of a woman’s body after 60. Your nutritional needs change—you need adequate protein to maintain muscle, healthy fats to support hormone balance, and enough calories to fuel strength training and recovery.

Chronic under eating (a hallmark of diet culture) leads to fatigue, muscle loss, and metabolic slowdown. That’s not “discipline”—that’s deprivation, and it’s not helping you thrive.

MYTH #4: “Just follow [insert 25-year-old influencer’s] plan.”

Hard pass.

If the person giving you fitness and nutrition advice doesn’t understand the physiology of a postmenopausal woman, they’re not the expert you need. That “shred in 30 days” plan might work for someone half your age with no joint pain and a different hormonal profile, but it won’t serve you—and it might actually harm you.

Real coaching for women over 60 needs to consider:

• Muscle and bone density support

• Hormonal changes

• Joint health

• Recovery time

• Stress and sleep

• Long-term sustainability

We’re not here for quick fixes. We’re here for long-term results that feel as good as they look.

So, What Is Normal?

• Feeling energized, not exhausted, after a workout

• Eating real, satisfying meals that fuel your body and don’t leave you starving

• Seeing strength gains at any age

• Sleeping better, moving better, and feeling more confident in your skin

• Wearing clothes you love because you love the body you’re in

• Building a lifestyle you don’t have to escape from

That’s what we’re here to help you achieve.

Final Thoughts from Deb:

You weren’t put on this planet to shrink yourself.

You were meant to move with power, live with purpose, and feel incredible at every stage of life. Don’t let the noise of the internet or the myths of the past keep you from stepping into your strongest, most confident self.

You’re not broken. You don’t need to be fixed.

You just need the truth—and a plan that’s built for you.

Let’s get to work. 💪

You can have arms and a back like this at any age!!