Chaos to Calm

Muscle loss in midlife: The hidden risk you shouldn’t ignore


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Why muscle loss in your 40s could be the biggest threat to your health (and what to do about it)
Did you know that your muscle mass could be silently slipping away, setting you up for a less active and independent future? It’s time to face the truth about sarcopenia — muscle loss isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about your health, independence, and longevity.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand the urgency: Why you need to think about addressing muscle loss now, in your 40s, is crucial to maintaining your strength, metabolism, and overall health as you age.
  • Practical steps you can take: Learn how simple, sustainable changes in your exercise and nutrition routine can make a significant difference in preserving muscle mass.
  • Hormones and muscle loss: Find out how the hormonal shifts of perimenopause accelerate muscle loss and what you can do to counteract it.

Sneak peek: “Muscle loss isn’t just about making it harder to do your gym workout or those sorts of things. It’s actually a key player in maintaining our metabolism, and reducing our risk of chronic diseases.”

Ready to take control of your muscle health? The sooner you start, the better your chances of staying active, strong, and independent well into your later years.

Listen to the full episode now to learn how to protect your muscle mass and ensure a healthier future.

Links and resources mentioned in the episode:

  • PerimenoGO
  • Vitamin D

Send us a question for the FAQs segment or your feedback, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more about Sarah, her services and the Freebies mentioned in this episode at https://www.ThePerimenopauseNaturopath.com.au

  • The Perimenopause Decoder is the ultimate guide to understanding if perimenopause hormone fluctuations are behind your changing mood, metabolism and energy after 40, what phase of perimenopause you're in, and how much longer you may be on this roller coaster for.
  • For more, follow on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.

WORK WITH SARAH THE PERIMENOPAUSE NATUROPATH:

  • PerimenoGO (because who wants to pause anyway?!) A self-guided program to help you reverse weight gain, boost energy, and reclaim your mood — without extreme diets or cutting carbs. Perfect for women who want a realistic plan that fits around kids, work, and actual life.
  • The Chaos to Calm Method: A 1:1 personalised program for women who want a more personalised plan and support — especially if you’ve got 10kg+ to lose, other health issues, or feel like your body’s just stuck. Includes comprehensive blood testing and analysis, Metabolic Balance ...
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Chaos to CalmBy Sarah McLachlan