81 | Don’t Stop Lifting! 5 Tips to Reverse Strength Training Weight Gain in Perimenopause

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You’re not imagining it—strength training can make the scale go up before it goes down.

In fact, 40% of midlife women say they’ve quit a workout routine because they didn’t see results fast enough.

But what if the weight gain isn’t failure… it’s feedback?

In this week's episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on 5 science-backed strategies to reverse scale creep from strength training—and turn all your efforts in the gym into visible results.

In this episode, I’ll answer your most-asked questions including:

✅ “Why am I gaining weight from lifting weights in perimenopause?”

✅ “Scale jumps from workouts: water retention or fat?”

✅ “Does chronic inflammation stall fat loss even with lifting?”

✅ “Can overtraining keep cortisol high and block fat loss?”

✅ “How do I reset my cortisol curve after strength workouts?”

✅ “Best post-lift routines to reduce bloating and scale spikes?”

✅ “How long until I see muscle gains instead of weight gain on the scale?”

If you’ve been lifting weights—but you’re starting to wonder if lifting is actually making things worse🤦🏼‍♀️—this episode is for you. 🎧

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Episodes Mentioned:

EP 80 | Is Strength Training Making You Gain Weight in Perimenopause? (Part 1) https://pod.fo/e/2f34c1

EP 79 | Perimenopause Fatigue + Weight Gain?: LIVE Coaching Call: https://pod.fo/e/2ee220

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*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me, and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.