It turns out muscle retention is extremely important for healthy longevity. Other things may or may not be important.  Being skinny is one that is not important or relevant. Because of the societal pressure to be slender, we may mistakenly focus on that instead of the more critical qualities of lifelong vitality. Anatomically, we are all unique.  Being the ‘right size’ means you eat enough quality foods, but not too much. It means you get enough movement or exercise, but not