Improving your body composition is a long game, and the scale might go up before things get better.

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Your best body is built in stages, and the scale is usually the last place progress shows up.

Episode Summary:

Have you ever wondered why the scale doesn’t always reflect your hard work in the gym? In this episode of The Holly Perkins Health Podcast, I dive deep into the transformative power of strength training, especially for women over 40. It's time to embrace the journey of building lean muscle for women, which not only enhances body composition but also empowers us to feel stronger and more confident in our own skin.

Show Notes:

I understand that many women experience weight fluctuations when starting a strength training program, and I’m here to reassure you that initial weight gain is often a normal part of the process. This happens due to increased glycogen storage and water retention in our muscles, but it’s crucial to remember that muscle gain is a positive outcome! Instead of fixating on the number on the scale, I encourage you to tune into how you feel, track body measurements, and notice how your clothes fit.

These are far more accurate indicators of your health and fitness journey. Throughout our conversation, I’ll share practical workout tips for managing these weight changes, emphasizing the importance of consistency in your workouts, effective recovery techniques, and mindful nutrition. As we explore the intersection of women's health and fitness, I’ll also touch on topics such as menopause workouts, nutrition for women, and how to eat for muscle gain.

Remember, true progress takes time, and I want to help you shift your mindset away from the scale to appreciate the long-term benefits of strength training. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of midlife women’s health or looking for fitness motivation, this episode is packed with insights that can help you thrive.

Join me as we redefine how we perceive weight loss and wellness, empowering ourselves through strength and knowledge. Let’s embark on this journey together and celebrate the incredible potential of lean muscle for women!

If you're interested in womens health, this is the podcast for you.

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Topics Covered:

• Why strength training is essential for women (especially over 40)
• Why the scale often goes up when you start strength training
• What’s actually happening inside your body
• How to manage or reduce scale-related weight fluctuations
• The mindset shift that changes everything

Resources: 

• Episode 83: https://www.hollyperkins.com/blog/why-70-lean-mass-is-the-target-for-women-and-what-your-body-comp-report-is-really-telling-you 
• Get up to 40% off Beam’s best-selling Dream Powder when you enter HOLLYP at checkout. 
• Transcripts can be found on the official blog page for this episode here hollyperkins.com/blog 
• Find me on Instagram: @hollyperkins 
• Discover more on my website: hollyperkins.com 

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