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Lift to Live: The Midlife Strength Revolution
How one woman went from journalist to competitive bodybuilder at 50, and how she's changing how we think about aging, power, and what our bodies are capable of.
When you think of weightlifters in the gym, you’re probably picturing burly, sweaty dudes. Women in our culture are made to think that muscles are not for them, that they should be small and thin. But that’s a harmful idea, physically and mentally, says author Anne Marie Chaker. After years covering health and wellness at The Wall Street Journal, Anne Marie left journalism behind—and at age 50, became a professionally ranked bodybuilder. In her new book, LIFT: How Women Can Reclaim Their Physical Power and Transform Their Lives, she offers a powerful reframe of ambition, body image, and aging. Strength, she says, isn’t about aesthetics—it’s about freedom.
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Lift to Live: The Midlife Strength Revolution
How one woman went from journalist to competitive bodybuilder at 50, and how she's changing how we think about aging, power, and what our bodies are capable of.
When you think of weightlifters in the gym, you’re probably picturing burly, sweaty dudes. Women in our culture are made to think that muscles are not for them, that they should be small and thin. But that’s a harmful idea, physically and mentally, says author Anne Marie Chaker. After years covering health and wellness at The Wall Street Journal, Anne Marie left journalism behind—and at age 50, became a professionally ranked bodybuilder. In her new book, LIFT: How Women Can Reclaim Their Physical Power and Transform Their Lives, she offers a powerful reframe of ambition, body image, and aging. Strength, she says, isn’t about aesthetics—it’s about freedom.
Check out five of her key insights at: bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com/p/lift-to-live-the-midlife-strength
And pick up a copy of " LIFT: How Women Can Reclaim Their Physical Power and Transform Their Lives" on Amazon: geni.us/TdI2kOn
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FIND YOUR NEXT READ – Listen to thousands of audio insights (by the authors) in the Next Big Idea App
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OUR CURATORS
💡 Malcolm Gladwell: Renowned journalist, author, and speaker.
💡 Susan Cain: TED speaker, introvert advocate, bestselling author.
💡 Adam Grant: Noted psychologist, author, and Wharton School professor.
💡 Daniel Pink: Expert author on business, work, and behavior.
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