I add 35 grams of whey protein to my oats etc. breakfast. Makes all the difference having the protein. I’ve maintained my weight all through menopause using the strategies you mention. Including weight resistant exercise. By the way it is totally possible to gain significant strength and muscle post menopause. I started powerlifting at 56, and this year competed in masters worlds winning gold. Over 8 years I increased my squat from 50 to 100 kg
Great article and perspective! Just here as a fellow RDN in her mid-40’s to say, same here. I’m trying to figure out this changing body of mine and what works now to stay healthy.
I add 35 grams of whey protein to my oats etc. breakfast. Makes all the difference having the protein. I’ve maintained my weight all through menopause using the strategies you mention. Including weight resistant exercise. By the way it is totally possible to gain significant strength and muscle post menopause. I started powerlifting at 56, and this year competed in masters worlds winning gold. Over 8 years I increased my squat from 50 to 100 kg
Wow! Sounds like you found what works for you and I'm so glad that you mentioned the possibility of gaining strength post menopause!
This was immensely helpful! I love your writing style, super engaging and easy to understand even for lay people. Cheers!
Thank you Rita! I work hard on these posts and your words of encouragement are music to my ears!
There is a lot of talk about intermittent fasting for women in perimenopause in social media. What are your thoughts?
Hi Elise, Did you get a chance to read my latest post on fasting? Let me know if you have any questions.
I did read it. Thank you for the evidence based angle, it is so appreciated.
Great! And thank you. Just wanted to make sure you saw it.
Hi, thanks for your question. Intermittent fasting is the subject of my next post! Look for it on January 24.
Great article and perspective! Just here as a fellow RDN in her mid-40’s to say, same here. I’m trying to figure out this changing body of mine and what works now to stay healthy.
Thanks for chiming in! It takes trial and error, for sure.
Great info!
Thank you!
Excellent and practical info!
Thank you, Carol! I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Great summary of how all the little things can add up to more or fewer calories consumed or burned, affecting weight in sneaky ways.
Thanks! It's definitely the little things that conspire against weight control in midlife women!
This is so helpful!
Thank you, Melissa! Let me know if you have any questions or concerns.