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Are you approaching or even over 50?  Have you given up on the idea of ever feeling sexy again?   Think that is for the women under 40? 

Then, I’m here to tell you it is time to make some changes! 

Keep reading for tips on building muscle to feel sexy.

What’s so magical about turning 50 anyway?  For many of us, we have 40 – 50 more years to live. We’re not winding down.  We’re just getting started! AND, we’re far smarter than we were for the first 50 years.  As good as the first 50 were, the second 50 should be even better.  Agree? We’re never too old to feel sexy. So, if you’re not feeling sexy right now, keep reading… THAT IS ABOUT TO CHANGE!

If you’re ready to start building muscle and not sure where to start, grab your 7-day workout plan.

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If you’re new to my blog, Welcome!  I’m so glad you are here.  My goal is to provide you with tips that help you stay strong and active as you age.

Here are some of my other blogs to check out after you read this one.

Feeling sexy is a state of mind

Feeling sexy is all about how you feel on the inside.  If you’re like me, it’s hard to FEEL sexy if you don’t think you LOOK sexy. And, looking sexy is different for all of us.  The actual external “look” doesn’t matter.  It’s how you feel about how you look. I LOVE muscle.  It leaves me feeling sexier and is one of the many reasons I will never stop lifting. So, if building muscle leaves you feeling sexier, are you willing to give it a try? Never considered lifting weights before?  Not sure it’s “YOUR THING”?

When was the last time you looked in the mirror and said “Damn I look sexy!”?

If it’s been a while, are you ready to get to work and change that? Are you ready to start building muscle to feel sexy?

Was that a YES! I heard?

Awesome.  Let’s get started.

What does building muscle to feel sexy look like for you?

This isn’t about what your husband or partner thinks.  This is about what makes YOU feel sexy.

How much muscle will leave you feeling sexy?  That is a personal preference.  There are definitely extremes you’ll see in bodybuilding competitions.  If that’s your thing, go for it. 

For me, I want to stop somewhere short of that.  However, I haven’t reached my peak muscle building yet. I highly doubt I ever will, my genetics will never allow me to go to that extreme.

If you’re worried about developing too much muscle, you can stop worrying.  It is nearly impossible for women to build excessive muscle.  Our bodies are not built for that.  

How much muscle would you like to build to feel sexy?  Picture yourself with some added muscular definition.  Maybe toned arms or sleek legs?  How does that make you feel?

How does building muscle leave you feeling sexier?

Building muscle is so much more than feeling sexy.  And, feeling sexy is more than just building muscle.

However, building muscle can lead to feeling sexy and confident.

Yes, feeling sexy and confident doesn’t lie solely with your external physical appearance.

Ever had a bad hair day?  If so, then perhaps you can relate to this.

Just like a perfect hair day can leave you feeling confident and beautiful, feeling proud of your toned arms can boost your confidence and have you shopping for those sleeveless tops instead of hiding behind sleeves.

Think I'm crazy? Does building muscle to feel sexy work?

Sound vain?  First off who cares?  Second, just wait… You worked hard for those toned arms. You should feel proud to show them off.  Feeling confident about how you look will spill over into the rest of your life too – how you present yourself at work, speak up more in meetings, and stand taller.  You may also be more willing to take a risk and try something new. I realize this may seem extreme; however, I will say it anyway. Building muscle can totally change your life!

Are you ready to totally change your life?

Building muscle will leave you feeling sexy. 

It will also increase your confidence, help you sleep better, burn more calories, reduce the risk of osteoporosis and many chronic illnesses. Think of these as the side – effects of building muscle.  These may not be your reason for building muscle, but if you’re ok with these, it’s time to get started.

How do you get started if you're over 50 and have never lifted before?

First, grab the First 5 Steps to lose weight and have more energy which will help you get clear on what you want to accomplish. Second, take a moment to reflect on where you are starting.  Have you been doing some other form of exercise or are you starting out at ground zero?  If you’re at ground zero, no worries.  This is the perfect time to get started. On a scale of 1 – 10, how important is it for you to feel sexy?  If it isn’t important to you, it isn’t going to happen. Building muscle won’t happen overnight.   There’s no magic pill.  It will take some work. On the scale of 1 -1 0, you’ll want to be somewhere around a 7 so that you can stick to it long enough to start seeing results.  As you build muscle and start loving the look, your motivation to keep going will get stronger.

What muscles should you build to feel sexy?

Whatever muscle makes YOU feel sexy.

This will be different for everyone and there is no right or wrong answer.  This may be a hard question to answer if you haven’t worked on building any muscle yet. 

One way to determine this is to look around at other women you run into at work, while shopping, in magazines, on TV, etc.  Are there specific muscles you see in other women that catch your eye and you like? 

If you’re not sure what muscles will leave you feeling sexy, I have some suggestions for you to consider.  Keep in mind, ideally, you should be building muscle for all of these.

Building muscle to feel sexy starts with ARMS

When I started lifting, I had NO idea the impact it would make on my life.  Stick with me and it can have the same impact on YOU! So, let’s start with arms.  Arms include your biceps and triceps.  Closely linked to the look of your arms are shoulders.  Those three muscle groups create the full upper body look. The arms are also what is most visible to the outside world.  Don’t get me wrong, you aren’t doing this for them.  However, the first time a stranger in line at the grocery says, “Wow, you have great arms.”, it will make you smile and feel proud of your hard work. I guarantee you, that stranger in the grocery line has no idea the impact they just made with that simple compliment.  It is HUGE!  It motivates me to work out even harder. I think it will you too. Check out my article on Secrets to a strong, healthy female body for exercises you can do for your bicep, tricep, and shoulders.
Building bicep muscles for women

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