Most women think bone health is something to worry about later in life — but the truth is, bone density peaks in your 20s and begins to decline in your 30s.

In this episode, sports dietitian and strength coach Val Warner breaks down how nutrition, strength training, and energy intake impact bone health for moms.

If you’re strength training, navigating postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, or simply trying to stay strong and energized as a busy mom, understanding how to support your bones is critical for long-term health.

Val shares the science behind how bones adapt to resistance training, the role of protein and key nutrients, and why under-fueling can negatively impact bone density.

She also shares real stories from her work as a dietitian and her own life to highlight why this topic matters.

This episode will help you understand how to protect your bones today so you can stay strong for decades to come.

What you'll learn:

Why bone density peaks in your late 20s
How bone loss begins in your 30s
The connection between strength training and bone health
Why protein is essential for building bone
How chronic dieting and under-fueling affect bone density
Key nutrients that support strong bones
How breastfeeding temporarily affects bone density
Practical ways moms can support bone health now

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References mentioned in this episode: Shams-White, M. M., Chung, M., Du, M., Fu, Z., Insogna, K. L., Karlsen, M. C., LeBoff, M. S., Shapses, S. A., Sackey, J., Wallace, T. C., & Weaver, C. M. (2017). Dietary protein and bone health: a systematic review and meta-analysis from the National Osteoporosis Foundation. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 105(6), 1528–1543. https://doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.116.145110d