04/10/2025
Did you know that women in many other countries don’t suffer from the same intense symptoms of perimenopause and menopause like we do here in the U.S.?
It’s true — and it’s not just genetics or luck. It often comes down to lifestyle.
In many first-world countries like the U.S., women experience higher rates of:
🔥 Hot flashes
⚖️ Weight gain (especially belly fat)
🦴 Bone loss
😩 Mood swings & anxiety
😴 Insomnia
But research shows that women in places like Japan, rural China, and some Mediterranean countries report FAR fewer menopausal symptoms. Why?
💃 They move their bodies daily.
🏋️♀️ They lift things. (Not just pink dumbbells — but real, heavy things.)
🥗 They eat whole, unprocessed foods rich in phytoestrogens, healthy fats, and minerals.
🤝 They have strong community support and lower stress lifestyles.
One of the most powerful things YOU can do to combat perimenopausal & menopausal symptoms?
🏋️♀️ Strength training. Lifting heavier weights isn’t just for bodybuilders — it’s for every woman who wants to preserve her metabolism, strengthen her bones, balance hormones, and feel powerful in her body.
💪 Muscle is medicine, friend.
And in this season of life, you need more of it than ever.
Let’s normalize women getting STRONGER as they age, not smaller.
Are you lifting heavy enough? If not — it’s time to start.
Drop a 💪 STRONG in the comments if you’re ready to stop shrinking and start building!
