I’ve been down on myself about weight lately. Then I fell, bruised my hip, and realized—thank goodness I landed on a “padded” spot.

That got me thinking. As women age, our bones thin, become fragile, and breaks from osteoporosis or osteopenia become a real risk. Maybe that “extra padding” isn’t a flaw. Maybe it’s armor.

Think about pregnancy. Weight gain is natural—not just for the baby, but to protect the mother’s body too. It’s the same principle later in life.

So what if the extra padding isn’t something to fight? What if it’s your body’s way of keeping you safe?

What do you think—protection or problem? Change my mind.