Cardio vs strength training as short girl

The older you get the more important it is to lift weights because you lose lots of muscle each year especially if you are over 35. But it also depends on your goals and what you want to look like. I lost over 40 lbs when I started I did both cardio and lifted. But now that I'm at a comfortable weight (maintenance), I lift more than I do cardio because the more cardio I do, the more muscle I lose. I would rather be buff than skinny-fat. As for your calorie intake, I had someone here freak out that my calorie intake was set at 1200. The older AND shorter you are the less calories your body needs. I wish I could eat like I did in my 20s but I can't. That is life.Good luck with your goals.