10/27/2026
Thanks a LOT Mom and Dad! (sarcasm)
When I was coaching football, my players would ask me the best way to become a professional athlete.
I would lean in like I was going to tell them this big piece of amazing advice and I would tell them, "Have 2 parents who are professional athletes."
As you can guess, they did not appreciate that. But there was some truth in my statement.
Ever look at someone who seems to stay thin, build muscle easily, or eat whatever they want without gaining weight? They can thank their parents for that.
Meanwhile, you feel like you have to work twice as hard just to get half the results. Also, thank your parents.
Frustrating, isn't it?
Well, I've got some good news and some bad news.
The bad news? Genetics matter.
Some people naturally build muscle more easily.
Some store more body fat.
Some have faster metabolisms, different body shapes, or a greater tendency toward certain health conditions.
And let's not forget about your bones!
Genetics can influence your bone density and your risk of osteoporosis, too.
Some women are naturally more prone to bone loss than others, especially as they get older.
And yes, some people really do have to work harder than others to get similar results.
It's not always fair.
But here's the GOOD news.
Your genetics are not a life sentence.
They influence your starting point, but they don't determine everything about your future.
You might never have the same body as the woman next to you.
You might have to be more consistent with your nutrition.
You might need to work harder to build strength, lose body fat, or protect your bone health.
And your progress might be slower than someone else's.
But that doesn't mean you can't make progress!
You can still build muscle.
You can still get stronger.
You can still improve your balance, endurance, and overall health.
And when it comes to your bones, strength training, weight-bearing exercise, and proper nutrition can help you maintain bone strength and reduce your risk of fractures as you age.
You can't change the bones you inherited, but you CAN take steps to protect them!
Here's something else worth remembering.
You don't know what someone else's journey looks like.
You don't know their genetics, their habits, their struggles, or how long they've been working.
So why compare your Chapter 2 to someone else's Chapter 20?
At RPF, we don't expect every woman to look the same, lift the same weights, or progress at the same speed.
We just want you to get a little stronger, a little healthier, and a little more confident in what your body can do.
Because here's the bottom line.
You don't get to choose your genetics.
But you DO get to influence what happens next.
You might have been dealt a tougher hand than someone else.
That doesn't mean you can't play that hand well.
Stop worrying about someone else's results.
Focus on what YOU can control.
And keep showing up.
You've got more influence over your future than you might think.
