@fiftyfitnessjourney: For decades, I chased a flat stomach. So many Midlife Women have…it’s been the “goal” physique narrative we’ve been fed our whole lives. I thought if I just worked harder, dieted longer, got leaner, or was more disciplined, I’d finally “earn” it. I’m over it. Tired of the pressure. Tired of believing my body needs to look a certain way to fit the narrative. Tired of thinking a stomach that isn’t perfectly flat means I’ve somehow failed. The truth? I’m strong. I’m healthy. And my stomach still isn’t perfectly flat. So what! This is my check in video the morning of my Photoshoot after a cut and a “peak week”. Even at a lean state, my fat accumulates in my midsection as it does for many of us in this stage of life. And that is ok! Strength over perfection my midlife sisters…that’s the goal. Are you with me? ❤️ #womenover50 #midlifewomen #fitnessjourney