func. Health with Maggie Topham (2025)

26/09/2025

5 years ago, I was pre-diabetic, insulin resistant, and managing metabolic dysfunction leading to PCOS.
I was moody, exhausted, inflamed, and frustrated.

And I was told medication would be the answer. More antidepressants, PPIs and sleeping aides, metformin and statins.

But the more I learned about metabolic health, the more I realized:
Medications often mask symptoms—they don’t heal the root.
And they usually lead to more meds, more side effects, and more disconnection from the body.

So I started slow…
• I prioritized protein to stabilize my blood sugar / No crash diets this time around.
• I built muscle through strength and eccentric training
• I learned how to support my hormones with nutrition and movement
• I focused on regulating my sleep, stress, and cycle

Today, I manage my glucose naturally—with a protein forward diet, and muscle centric exercise for strength.
With food as medicine, movement as therapy, and muscle as my metabolic gold.

If you’re struggling with insulin resistance, pre diabetes, PCOS, or metabolic dysfunction:
There is hope.
There is a better way.
And your future self will thank you for choosing healing over a quick fix.

Credit: + Dr. Melanie Cree
Podcast: Stronger

26/09/2025

I know the secret. And it’s the ONLY way to lose fat and keep it off… build muscle. 💪🏼

Having muscle changed my relationship with food! Instead of going to bed each night thinking, “I ate too much today,” I now go to bed thinking, “did I eat enough to keep my muscle?”

I enjoy my food! It’s no longer the enemy that’s making me weak, question my will-power, or gain fat! I choose nutrient dense, delicious foods that are high in protein and will show my efforts in the gym.

Everything I eat, and how I move is muscle centric. And it’s the freedoms I’ve been looking for my whole life!

Muscle is the driver of your metabolism—it burns more at rest, keeps hormones in check, and gives you food freedom. No more endless restriction, no more shrinking yourself just to gain it all back.

I chased “smaller” for years and wrecked my metabolism. It wasn’t until I focused on adding muscle that I restored my health and finally broke the cycle.

👉🏼 If you’re tired of yo-yo dieting and ready to build strength, drop the word PLAN in the comments and I’ll send you the dame method to get started.

25/09/2025

I didn’t get here overnight. It took me 5 years to build the muscle and restore my metabolic health after being diagnosed with pre-diabetes.
Before that, I lost and gained the same 50 pounds 4 different times—shrinking myself, losing muscle, and wrecking my hormones.

Here are the most valuable lessons I learned:
👉 You don’t lose weight to get healthy—you get healthy and your body finds the size it was intended to be.
👉 Building muscle + metabolic health takes longer than you think. This is a lifelong process, not a quick fix.
👉 Healthy isn’t “skinny.” Healthy is metabolic health—and that’s built on skeletal muscle, the organ of longevity.

So many women feel lost, unsure of where to begin. But there is a clear method to help you reach your goals. Drop the word PLAN below and I’ll send you the roadmap. 💪🏼

25/09/2025

I didn’t realize it but I was about to make one of the biggest decisions of my life—
To stop watching life go by and start fully living it.

Everything I had known about physical , mental, and emotional health that had worked for me before suddenly stopped working! Peri menopause, too much cardio, too many antidepressants, and skyrocketing cortisol had taken a toll on my relationships, my job, mental health, and my body. I was flat, depressed, and throwing in the towel.

Meeting my first grand baby lit a fire I thought had gone out. I was ready to take control of my overall health, get off medications, lose 60 pounds, and become the strong, present, energized woman my family deserves.

This transformation wasn’t just about weight? It was about strength and health.
It was about becoming the kind of grandma who doesn’t sit on the sidelines—
but jumps on the trampoline, runs through the yard, starts a new business, cherishes relationships, and makes memories that last a lifetime.

If you’re waiting for the perfect moment to change your life—
It might already be in your arms.

24/09/2025

There are times when I was at my leanest—ripped abs and all.
And still… I found fault in the mirror.

Then there have been seasons where I softened. Life shifts, hormones fluctuated, and that critical voice got louder.

But here’s what changed everything—
I stopped obsessing over what my body looked like, and started appreciating what it could do.

Through strength training, I found a power I never knew I had.
Pushing my body to its limits brought me physical strength—but more importantly, it brought me emotional resilience, mobility, confidence, and clarity not to mention metabolic health.

I now manage my weight, my metabolism, my aesthetics, my mental and emotional health through a mindset rooted in gratitude—not punishment.

And that’s what I want other women to hear:

You are not alone in your self-doubt.
Many of us have been there—nitpicking, comparing, doubting.
But when you shift the focus to what your body is capable of, something beautiful happens.

You begin to:
• Move for joy, not guilt
• Eat to fuel, not restrict
• Train to thrive, not shrink

Gratitude for your body makes it easier to make better decisions about nutrition, recovery, and movement.

This is what sustainable, empowering health looks like.
This is what freedom feels like.

MuscleOverMetrics

24/09/2025

✨ Sausage Egg Fajita Pie✨

Sometimes I make a huge batch that lasts us a couple of meals for up to 3 days. You can even throw it in a low-carb wrap if you want. Here’s the recipe, instructions, and macros. Enjoy!

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🥘 Ingredients
• 2 lbs turkey sausage
• 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled & diced
• 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), finely chopped
• 18 large eggs
• ¼ cup dried onion
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder to taste

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👩‍🍳 Instructions
1. Brown sausage: Cook 2 lbs turkey sausage until done.
2. Roast potatoes: Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil + seasonings. Roast at 400°F for 30 minutes until just firm.
3. Prep veggies: Finely chop peppers.
4. Egg mixture: Whisk 18 eggs with dried onion, salt & pepper.
5. Assemble: Mix sausage, sweet potatoes, peppers. Pour egg mixture over. Top with cheese.
6. Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake another 15–20 minutes until center is firm.

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📊 Macros (per serving, makes 9 servings)
• Calories: 437
• Protein: 34g
• Carbs: 19g
• Fat: 25g

💪 Perfect for meal prep, (gets better with time) family breakfast, or fueling up post-workout.

23/09/2025

I’ve been consistent with nutrition. I lift heavy. I take care of my health.
But adding NAD+ injections was the next-level support my body didn’t know it needed—especially in perimenopause and beyond.

After just a few months of NAD+, my husband said something that stopped me:
“Your skin is smoother than it’s ever been in 32 years.”

He’s right—
The sagging skin, crepey texture, even cellulite has improved dramatically.
And that’s just one benefit.

Here’s what you can expect from NAD+ therapy, especially if you’re aging, in perimenopause, or postmenopause:
• Increased cellular energy (goodbye fatigue!)
• Enhanced muscle recovery and repair
• Boosted metabolism and fat oxidation
• Smoother, tighter, more radiant skin
• Improved brain function and focus
• Better mood and stress resilience
• Anti-aging support at the cellular level
• Reduced appearance of fine lines and sagging
• Deep mitochondrial repair for whole-body rejuvenation

This isn’t just about looking better—it’s about feeling unstoppable from the inside out.

Curious if NAD+, peptides, or hormone support is right for you?
Schedule a FREE consultation with Dynamic and get expert guidance tailored to your body and goals.

🔗Link in bio or drop NAD in the comments for a direct link. 🔗

Your second act can be stronger, leaner, and more vibrant than ever.

23/09/2025

Accusing women of only being able to put on muscle because of testosterone use is highly misleading and unfortunate. It sends the wrong impression to women who are striving to gain muscle.🚫 The truth? You can build muscle without HRT or testosterone therapy. Especially if you still have pretty decent levels - which would also eliminate a need for hormone therapy. Funny how that works.

My journey has lasted 5 years, and the majority of my muscle was built before I ever even knew my testosterone was low. Putting on muscle and training with enough intensity to cause adaptation while dialing in your nutrition needs actually supports your body’s own ability to gain muscle, metabolic health and even support declining hormones to a degree.

For me, I could feel the shift. My depression worsened, my sleep declined, my anxiety and body aches increased and my resiliency took a nose dive. Did hormone replacement therapy fill in the puzzle pieces, yes. But it’s not what put on muscle! My work in the gym and the kitchen did.💪🏼 🥩

👉 Menopause is unavoidable—hormones will decline. At that time, it’s your decision whether to optimize with HRT. But you don’t need testosterone, estrogen, or progesterone to build muscle. Yes, hormones help with the big picture but they don’t put on muscle alone. You do need to put in the work. You have to lift, eat and live with intention.

If you’re curious about the TeleMed company I use that’s been pivotal in my physical, mental, and emotional health, drop “Dynamic” in the comments and I’ll send the link directly to your DMs.

oxoxox❤️

22/09/2025

I lost 50 lbs 4 times! Every time it came back with a vengeance! Why?! Because I lost as much muscle as I did fat! My metabolism was like my grandpas old ford truck!

You can build muscle while losing fat—it’s called metabolic flexibility. 💪🏼✨

Polarized workouts are the key:
🏋🏼 Strength training builds lean mass.
🚶🏼‍♀️ Low steady-state cardio burns fat efficiently.
⚡ Together, they teach your body to use the right fuel at the right time.

The more muscle you have, the more freedom you gain with food, energy, and life.

3 ways to grow muscle:
1. Lift heavy with progressive overload.
2. Prioritize protein (100g+ daily).
3. Recover—sleep and rest are non-negotiable.

3 ways to lose fat:
1. Manage blood sugar with whole, nutrient-dense foods.
2. Create a slight calorie deficit.
3. Stay consistent with movement—both strength + cardio.

Drop PLAN in the comments and I’ll send you a link that will finally give you answers to the metabolism you thought was broken.

21/09/2025

None of this used to matter to me! I was okay with handing my pickle jar to my husband to open. Or him carrying the groceries. I still appreciate a gentlemanly act, but I appreciate the value of being a strong woman who can do it!

💪 Why Grip Strength is More Than Just a Firm Handshake 💪

Did you know that grip strength is directly linked to a lower risk of mortality and dementia? Recent studies, supported by insights from Dr. Peter Attia, highlight that grip strength isn’t just about hand muscles—it’s a proxy for overall strength, lean muscle mass, and a resilient body.

But why is this? When we have strong muscles and a robust body, we’re better equipped to handle physical and mental stress. Grip strength reflects the cumulative work we put into strength training, building lean muscle, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Research shows that individuals with higher grip strength often live longer, healthier lives, while weaker grip strength can be an early indicator of cognitive decline, including dementia. 💡 Just a 10% decrease in grip strength is associated with a significant increase in dementia risk and a higher likelihood of all-cause mortality.

So if you’re hitting the gym, working the farm, lifting bags of flour in the basement, think beyond aesthetics. Building strength, especially through functional exercises, supports both mind and body longevity. Let’s focus on true strength that extends far beyond appearance. 💪✨

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21/09/2025

✨ Menopause is a season of change—but also a season when our natural antioxidant defenses decline. One of the most powerful tools we can support ourselves with? Glutathione—the “master antioxidant.”

🔬 Why it matters:
• Glutathione levels naturally decrease with age, hormone changes, stress, and toxin exposure.
• Lower levels are linked to fatigue, slower recovery, brain fog, and dull or uneven skin.
• In menopause, oxidative stress rises, leaving us more vulnerable to inflammation, weight gain, and accelerated aging.

💉 What injections can do:
• Brighten and even out skin tone ✨
• Support liver detox + reduce oxidative stress 🛡️
• Improve energy and mental clarity ⚡
• Aid immune system resilience 🩺

These aren’t overnight results—but many women notice improved energy, clearer skin, and sharper focus after consistent support. It’s about helping your body do what it’s designed to do, but better.

Curious if this could be right for you? Drop DYNAMIC below for a direct link to schedule your FREE discovery call. You’ll talk about your goals, your labs, and whether glutathione is the right next step for you. 💪🏼💛

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