Menopause Rescue

Strong Over Skinny: Expert Insights to Prevent Menopause Muscle Loss

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In this episode, Dr. Polly Watson is joined by Kate Willis NP-C to debunk fitness myths and deliver real-world guidance on how women can build and preserve muscle during perimenopause and menopause. From progressive overload to protein needs, creatine, stress recovery, and smarter training, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you feel stronger, not just skinnier. Whether you're brand new to strength training or looking to break through a plateau, you'll find science-backed insights and empowering advice to support your midlife health journey.

 

Quotes

  • "Exercise is a stressor and if it’s not dosed correctly, it can make you feel worse, not better." - Kate Willis NP-C
  • “If we're trying to build muscle, we need to be having adequate nutrition to feed muscle.” - Dr. Polly Watson
  • "You're not going to bulk up with physiologic levels of testosterone - you’re going to get toned and strong." - Kate Willis NP-C

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    Resources

    Protein Cheat Sheet

    Evlo Fitness

    Dr. Stacy Sims - Power Happens

     

    Connect with Dr. Polly Watson and Kate Willis NP-C

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