Evidence-led · Real-life ready

Feel strong.
Live fully.

Wellness coaching for adults who want more strength, steadier movement, and simpler nutrition—without extremes, shame, or a one-size-fits-all plan.

MSApplied Nutrition
BSExercise Science
MPHCandidate, 2026
Carrie Mendes and the Strong After 50 30-day starter plan
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Movement is medicine
— and joy matters, too.
Strong looks different
on every body.
MOVE WITH PURPOSE ✦ EAT WITH CONFIDENCE ✦ AGE WITH STRENGTH ✦ MOVE WITH PURPOSE
Meet Carrie

Science you can use.
Support you can feel.

I'm Carrie—a wellness leader, educator, and coach who believes health information should make you feel capable, not overwhelmed.

My work sits at the intersection of exercise science, applied nutrition, and public health. I've spent years turning research into welcoming programs that help people build strength, improve balance, understand nutrition, and stay engaged in their own wellbeing.

I'm especially passionate about healthy aging. But “aging well” isn't a finish line—it's the everyday practice of protecting your independence, confidence, and quality of life.

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How I can help

Coaching that meets you where you are.

Personalized, practical support designed around your life—not an influencer's highlight reel.

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Strength for life

Practical resistance training that builds confidence, supports bone health, and makes everyday movement feel easier.

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Balance & mobility

Thoughtful sessions focused on steadiness, mobility, and the skills that help you keep doing what you love.

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Nutrition clarity

No food fear. No perfection. Just clear, evidence-informed guidance for energy, strength, and healthy aging.

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Not sure where to begin? We'll start with a conversation and shape the right next step together.

Speaking & workshops

Health education people actually want to hear.

Engaging, accessible sessions for communities, workplaces, and conferences. Every presentation blends credible science, real-world examples, and a clear “what now?”

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Healthy agingStrength & balanceFall preventionNutrition labelsBody compositionDiabetes & movementHydrationSustainable habits

My approach

Less noise. More know-how.

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Evidence over hype

Trends come and go. We'll focus on reliable science and what it means for your actual life.

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Progress over perfection

Small, repeatable actions beat dramatic plans that were never built to last.

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Capacity over appearance

What your body can do—and how confidently you can live in it—deserves the spotlight.

Ready when you are

Let's build your
stronger next chapter.

Tell me what you're working toward, what's getting in the way, and what kind of support would feel useful. No pressure—just a thoughtful first conversation.

Email Carrie info@strongwithcarrie.com
Aging is inevitable… Weakness is not!