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How She Lost 100 Pounds in Perimenopause and is Building Muscle Over 40 | Ep 319
Manage episode 481633045 series 2997456
Join WWPU (Wits & Weights Physique University) to learn evidence-based approaches to building muscle and losing fat at any age. From strategies for women during peri/postmenopause to step-by-step systems for body composition... all designed to help you achieve your goals without confusion or misinformation. Learn more:
https://witsandweights.com/physique
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"You can't build muscle during perimenopause."
How many women have heard this discouraging statement from doctors, trainers, or social media?
Today's episode shatters this harmful myth through the journey of my client Cynthia, who not only lost over 100 pounds but is now successfully building quality muscle during perimenopause.
If you've been told that hormonal changes during perimenopause mean you can't build muscle anymore or that muscle gain automatically means gaining excess body fat, this episode will change your perspective.
Cynthia reveals exactly how she's avoiding excessive fat gain while increasing muscle mass, and why the common advice about hormones and muscle building after 40 is entirely wrong.
Main Takeaways:
- Why building muscle is possible (and essential) during perimenopause
- How to distinguish between muscle gain and water weight fluctuations
- The mindset shift needed when transitioning from fat loss to muscle building
- Why tracking measurements matters more than the number on the scale
- How strength training becomes your most powerful tool against hormonal changes
Timestamps:
0:01 - Why muscle building during perimenopause matters
2:50 - The multiple benefits of building muscle after weight loss
8:49 - What finally worked for Cynthia's 100+ pound transformation
12:17 - Key mindset shifts she learned in Physique University
16:35 - Overcoming the fear of gaining weight during a bulk
21:41 - The importance of strength training during hormonal changes
28:53 - Optimal training frequency and exercise selection
33:33 - Targeting specific muscle groups effectively
45:04 - Pre-workout nutrition strategies that work
49:33 - Tracking progress beyond the scale
53:36 - The encouraging truth of muscle building at any age
Join WWPU (Wits & Weights Physique University) free for 2 weeks!
👩💻 Book a FREE 15-Minute Rapid Nutrition Assessment:
https://witsandweights.com/free-call
🎓 Get your first challenge + 2 weeks FREE in Wits & Weights Physique University (WWPU)
👥 Join our Facebook community for live Q&As & support
👋 Let's connect! Ask a question, get my FREE newsletter, or find me on Instagram
📱 Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS
🏋️♀️ Download Boostcamp for free for evidence-based workout programs
🫙 Get 20% off Legion supplements with code WITSpod
Chapters
1. How She Lost 100 Pounds in Perimenopause and is Building Muscle Over 40 | Ep 319 (00:00:00)
2. Building Muscle During Perimenopause (00:00:02)
3. Cynthia's 100-Pound Weight Loss Journey (00:05:37)
4. Shifting Mindset From Weight Loss to Muscle Gain (00:10:49)
5. Managing Perimenopause with Training and Nutrition (00:17:47)
6. Effective Training Splits for Muscle Building (00:24:22)
7. Tracking Progress and Finding Consistency (00:36:09)
8. The Power of Patience and Possibility (00:53:39)
457 episodes
How She Lost 100 Pounds in Perimenopause and is Building Muscle Over 40 | Ep 319
Wits & Weights | Fat Loss, Nutrition, & Strength Training for Lifters
Manage episode 481633045 series 2997456
Join WWPU (Wits & Weights Physique University) to learn evidence-based approaches to building muscle and losing fat at any age. From strategies for women during peri/postmenopause to step-by-step systems for body composition... all designed to help you achieve your goals without confusion or misinformation. Learn more:
https://witsandweights.com/physique
--
"You can't build muscle during perimenopause."
How many women have heard this discouraging statement from doctors, trainers, or social media?
Today's episode shatters this harmful myth through the journey of my client Cynthia, who not only lost over 100 pounds but is now successfully building quality muscle during perimenopause.
If you've been told that hormonal changes during perimenopause mean you can't build muscle anymore or that muscle gain automatically means gaining excess body fat, this episode will change your perspective.
Cynthia reveals exactly how she's avoiding excessive fat gain while increasing muscle mass, and why the common advice about hormones and muscle building after 40 is entirely wrong.
Main Takeaways:
- Why building muscle is possible (and essential) during perimenopause
- How to distinguish between muscle gain and water weight fluctuations
- The mindset shift needed when transitioning from fat loss to muscle building
- Why tracking measurements matters more than the number on the scale
- How strength training becomes your most powerful tool against hormonal changes
Timestamps:
0:01 - Why muscle building during perimenopause matters
2:50 - The multiple benefits of building muscle after weight loss
8:49 - What finally worked for Cynthia's 100+ pound transformation
12:17 - Key mindset shifts she learned in Physique University
16:35 - Overcoming the fear of gaining weight during a bulk
21:41 - The importance of strength training during hormonal changes
28:53 - Optimal training frequency and exercise selection
33:33 - Targeting specific muscle groups effectively
45:04 - Pre-workout nutrition strategies that work
49:33 - Tracking progress beyond the scale
53:36 - The encouraging truth of muscle building at any age
Join WWPU (Wits & Weights Physique University) free for 2 weeks!
👩💻 Book a FREE 15-Minute Rapid Nutrition Assessment:
https://witsandweights.com/free-call
🎓 Get your first challenge + 2 weeks FREE in Wits & Weights Physique University (WWPU)
👥 Join our Facebook community for live Q&As & support
👋 Let's connect! Ask a question, get my FREE newsletter, or find me on Instagram
📱 Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS
🏋️♀️ Download Boostcamp for free for evidence-based workout programs
🫙 Get 20% off Legion supplements with code WITSpod
Chapters
1. How She Lost 100 Pounds in Perimenopause and is Building Muscle Over 40 | Ep 319 (00:00:00)
2. Building Muscle During Perimenopause (00:00:02)
3. Cynthia's 100-Pound Weight Loss Journey (00:05:37)
4. Shifting Mindset From Weight Loss to Muscle Gain (00:10:49)
5. Managing Perimenopause with Training and Nutrition (00:17:47)
6. Effective Training Splits for Muscle Building (00:24:22)
7. Tracking Progress and Finding Consistency (00:36:09)
8. The Power of Patience and Possibility (00:53:39)
457 episodes
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