FemStrength65™
by Fem65™
Strength for Women 65+ — Mind, Body & Spirit
No matter where you’re starting—just beginning, starting again,
or ready to level up—I’ll meet you there.
“Strength isn’t defined by age —
it’s built through discipline, consistency,
and the courage to keep showing up.”
FemStrength65
Stronger. Healthier. Longer.
Helping women 65+ build strength safely, nourish their bodies wisely,
and live with confidence in this powerful stage of life.
The FemStrength65 Method
Strength
Safe, effective strength
training and mobility
for women 65+.
Nourishment
Smart, practical
nutrition and
supplement guidance.
Confidence
Rebuild self-belief, independence, and
strength after 65.
Resilience
Build physical and
mental strength for
life’s transitions.
Mary E. Ross
Why I Created Fit 65 Plus
I created FemStrength65 to help women rebuild strength, confidence, and control after age 65.
After years in the wellness and nutrition space—helping hundreds of people improve how they
cook, eat, and care for their bodies—I saw something missing.
Women were being told to slow down.
To accept decline.
To lower expectations.
I didn’t believe that.
After navigating personal loss, breast cancer recovery, and a major career transition,
I knew it was time to shift my focus.
I became committed to helping women over 65 build strength, protect bone health,
and reclaim confidence and courage—
through safe weight training, smart nutrition, and real conversations.
I believe strength can be rebuilt.
Confidence can be restored.
And this stage of life can be one of renewed energy, purpose, and independence.
FemStrength65 is built on a smarter, safer approach—focused on strength, nourishment,
confidence, and resilience—
designed specifically for women 65+.
If you’re ready to start your next chapter stronger, you’re in the right place.
Mary E. Ross is the author of Lighten Up: The Art of Low-Fat Gourmet Cooking
the former KSL/Channel 5 Low-Fat Gourmet Chef, for 10 years,
the Select Health Healthy Chef for more than a decade and over 30 years of experience
teaching others how to cook and eat healthier.
You are not done growing.
You are not invisible.
You are capable of more than you’ve been told!
Ready to Get Stronger?
Join a community of women 65+ building strength, confidence, and resilience.
Feel Strong, Confident, and Energized After 65
Rebuild your strength. Restore your confidence. Take back your independence—
with simple, effective strategies designed for women 65+ who are ready to feel powerful again.
FemStrength65.com is lovingly dedicated to my husband, Jeffery W. Shields,
whose support, encouragement, and belief in me made this site possible.