By your 30s and 40s, two paths emerge: same age, very different health spans. Strong bones = strong future. Here’s how I future-proof mine: Lift heavy (safely) Eat enough protein Support hormones early Get a baseline scan Prioritize sleep Strong bones are self-care. Which path are you on? #selfcare #healthyaging #bonehealth #longevity

By your 30s and 40s, you start to see it, two paths as we age, same birthdays, very different health spans. One group compounds healthy choices, the other compounds aches, fatigues, medications, loss of energy, and ultimately avoidable risk. I call this the self-care era, and if you're in it like I am, here's how I'd future-proof your bones so they can stay strong for the decades to come. Number one, lift heavy, safely. Bones respond to load. Strength training is a long-term investment that pays you back exponentially over time. Two, eat enough protein. Muscle is your armor for bone. Hit a solid protein target daily and pair it with training so your body knows what to do with it. Three, support your hormones. Don't wait until your symptoms get loud. Check your levels early and act early because prevention always beats repair. Four, get baseline scans. Waiting until 65 for women and 70 for men is insane. You need to know your numbers now. Dex is the standard, REMs may be better, but ultimately you need one to figure out what your numbers are, what your density is. Five, prioritize sleep and recovery. You don't grow when you grind, you grow when you recover. Bones remodel at night. Guard your sleep like it's the most important part of your plan, because it is. Strong bones are self-care. Your future self will thank you. Small choices compound into big differences, little hinges that swing big doors. This is where the paths split. Which one are you already on?