Momgevity: Redefining Wellness for a Healthy, Vibrant Future

You may have been following along my journey to transform my body composition via my wellness routine. This has come from a firm belief that I don't have to accept "hormone changes", "middle age", or "it's just part of the aging process" with how I look and feel. And turns out a lot of the research supports that we can still build muscle in our 40s, 50s, and beyond, we can still lose fat, we have the power to help our metabolism and balance our hormone fluctuations with food and simple supplements, and we can look & feel our best as we head into the upper echelon of our life.

My grandmother was a lovely woman and we were super close. She lived well into her 90's despite being a smoker for 60+ years and never missing an evening cocktail so she either complimented her vices with many things right or just got lucky with her longevity. However, as long as I can remember, she carried a handicapped mirror hanger for her car, couldn't walk the stairs (she even had an elevator installed in her own home), and before anyone she encountered could ask her name, she would declare "I have artificial knees." These artificial knees, aka knee replacements, despite working perfectly, in her mind, handicapped her. And so she declared herself handicapped and lived her life accordingly for DECADES!

Nowadays, it's almost a given that some joint will need to be replaced at some point, not to handicap us, but to keep us moving and thriving. In much of the world, people aren't stopping at knee replacements or hip replacements - they are recovering like rockstars, rehabbing, and competing in senior triathlons, marathons, tennis tournaments, and ski races. The new model of aging is that we don't just get older - we get better - we get stronger - we get more curious, experienced, world-wise, and resilient. And for those of us with a boatload of things on our bucket list there is simply no time for "I have artificial knees" to handicap us.

And why do I want to feel great, look great, be strong, and be healthy? Vanity? Sure why not, a little bit. Having the energy, the vitality, and the physical capacity to be present for my kids and ideally their kids, THAT is my WHY. I want to be the badass grandma at the ski race, the road trip, the hike. The one who shows up and keeps up. If looking as fabulous as Heidi Klum is a happy bi-product of my pursuit of vitality and longevity (Martha 🤩) well that's icing on the cake. Aesthetics are no longer the sole driver, for me, it's a mission for Momgevity. Thus far, it seems to be a healthier goal with more effective motivation.

What is the "why" behind your quest for health and wellness? Do you want to die well? How do you plan to do it? Please share!

Here's to Momgevity, Partner or Petgevity, OR I'm a g'damn cheetah, it's all for Megevity! 🐆

Live free,
Dana

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Momgevity?

Momgevity is a mindset of pursuing health, strength, and vitality specifically so you can show up fully for the people you love—your kids, grandkids, and community—as you age. It shifts the "why" behind wellness from aesthetics alone to longevity, presence, and the physical capacity to keep doing what you love well into your later years.

Can women still build muscle in their 40s, 50s, and beyond?

Yes. Research consistently shows that women can build and maintain meaningful muscle mass at any age with the right combination of progressive resistance training, adequate protein intake, and hormonal support. The body's response to strength training remains robust well into the 60s and 70s—what changes is that intentionality becomes non-negotiable.

How do you stay motivated to prioritize health long-term?

Having a deeply personal "why" is the most sustainable motivator. Whether it's being active with grandchildren, competing in a senior triathlon, or simply being independent and pain-free at 80, an identity-based goal outlasts any short-term aesthetic target. The shift from "I want to look good" to "I want to thrive for decades" changes how you approach every health decision.

What does healthy aging actually look like?

Healthy aging means maintaining muscle mass, metabolic flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, cognitive sharpness, and social connection as you get older. It's not the absence of medical procedures—it's recovering well from them, staying active, and continuing to grow. People competing in senior athletic events well into their 70s and 80s are the new model of aging.

How does mindset affect physical health and longevity?

Research on aging shows that people who maintain a positive, growth-oriented mindset about aging live an average of 7 years longer than those who view aging negatively. Declaring yourself "handicapped" by age or diagnosis can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Choosing an identity of vitality—I am strong, I am capable, I am still becoming—is itself a longevity intervention.