12/12/2025
Most weight loss advice for women focuses on eating less. Very little focuses on protecting the muscle that lets you live your life.
The research review “Preserving Healthy Muscle During Weight Loss” (Cava et al., 2017) highlights something crucial: when we rely on calorie restriction alone, a meaningful portion of the weight lost comes from muscle. Over time, that can affect your strength, balance, and independence—especially in midlife and beyond.
But the same research also shows a better path. When weight loss is combined with resistance training and higher protein intake, women can lose fat while preserving lean mass and improving physical function. That means better blood sugar and blood pressure, without trading away the ability to climb stairs, lift grandkids, or stay active at work.
This matters because your goal is not just to be lighter; it is to be capable. Strong. Present for the life you want.
If you’re rethinking how you approach weight loss, you’re in the right place.
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