15/07/2025
If you’re in your 40s or 50s and suddenly feel like your body’s changing — you’re not imagining it. But let’s be real: menopause alone isn’t the root cause of sudden weight gain.
Here’s what really tends to be behind it:
✅ Less energy = more time sitting, less spontaneous movement
✅ Muscle loss = fewer calories burned day-to-day
✅ Decades of low-protein, diet culture habits that didn’t support long-term health or strength
✅ Poor nutrient absorption after age 30 — especially protein and key micronutrients
✅ Hormonal shifts that affect how we store fat combined with the above = the perfect storm
The changes to metabolism directly caused by menopause?
Minimal.
But when we don’t adapt our habits, that’s when things start to feel out of control.
What works instead?
💪 Lifting weights 2–3x per week
🍳 Prioritising protein at every meal
🧠 Building healthy habits that support your energy, mood, and body long-term
If you’re not sure where to start — or want support with strength training, technique, and nutrition — my Women’s Weightlifting Group is the perfect first step.
➡️ We’ve got 3 spots left in this month’s 5-Week Trial.
📍 No pressure. No diet rules. Just support, education, and a brilliant group of women lifting each other up.
Send me a message if you’d like to join us 💬
