Fired at 59. Now I Help Women Over 30 Build Strength, Confidence, and Longevity.
At 59, I lost my job. I thought it was the end of something.
It turned out to be the beginning of everything.
Here’s how I went from unemployed… to helping women over 30 feel strong, capable, and confident in their bodies again—without beating themselves up in the gym.
The Day Everything Changed
I had just moved from NYC to a small town in Maine. My remote job didn’t follow me—and I suddenly found myself jobless at 59.
So I took a desk job at the YMCA.
What I didn’t know then was… that gym would change my life.
From Desk Job to Dissection Lab
Being around people changing their lives lit a fire in me.
I asked myself: what if I became a personal trainer?
I didn’t just want a certification—I wanted mastery.
That meant studying anatomy. Completing 500+ hours of yoga. Even stepping into a human dissection lab to understand the aging body on a deeper level.
Most trainers skip this part. I love it.
Real Movement for Real Bodies
I don’t teach Zumba—not because I can’t, but because my knees said no.
So instead, I learned:
✅ TRX
✅ Tai Chi
✅ Mat Pilates
✅ Nutrition coaching
I test everything on my own body first—because if it doesn’t work for me at 60+, I won’t give it to you.
Smart Nutrition Over Fads
Once upon a time, I thought graham crackers were healthy.
Now, I understand the role of protein, blood sugar, and muscle preservation for women post-30.
Tiny shifts like protein-rich snacking:
🍎 Apple + almond butter
🧀 Crackers + cheese
🥤 Protein shake with veggies and fruit
...have made a massive impact on how I feel and function. Along with strength training, it is why at 68, I weigh what I weighed at 30.
It’s Not About Perfect. It’s About Progress.
At 59, I became a beginner again.
Since then, I’ve built a second act rooted in strength, knowledge, and self-trust—not hustle or pressure.
Every step I’ve taken has been about one thing: helping women to build lasting strength in their bodies.
And the journey’s just getting started.
Because the real question isn’t “Can I do this?”
It’s: What else am I capable of?
And that’s the question I ask myself every damn day.
Call to Action:
If you’re ready to write your next chapter with confidence, strength, and support—drop a 💪 or send me a message to andrea@mighty.fit.
Let’s build something powerful. Together.