30/04/2026
There’s a lot of noise around this.
Yes, your hormones shift.
But muscle loss doesn’t just happen because of menopause.
What actually drives it?
● Not enough resistance training
● Not enough protein
● Chronic stress (this one is huge)
● Under-eating or inconsistent eating
But here’s where it gets important:
During menopause, your body becomes less forgiving.
The habits that once "worked," such as skipping meals, doing only cardio, and eating too little, now backfire.
So it can feel like:
“My body changed overnight.”
But really, your body is asking for a different kind of support.
This isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing the right things consistently.
Focus on this:
● Strength training (this is non-negotiable now)
● Protein at every meal
● Blood sugar stability (no more grazing all day)
● Nervous system regulation (your body won’t build muscle in stress mode)
There’s actually some interesting research on this.
Studies show that:
● Muscle loss during menopause is smaller than we’ve been led to believe
● Ageing and lifestyle play a bigger role than hormones alone
● Your body still responds to strength training and protein
So the goal isn’t to “fix your hormones." It’s to support your body with the right inputs.
