59. Q&A: Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, and Workouts

Your LDL went up in perimenopause even though you eat well and exercise. Your blood pressure started creeping up even though nothing changed in your lifestyle. Your workouts are harder to recover from than they used to be. These are three of the most common patterns Tanya hears from women in midlife, and in every case, the answer goes much deeper than what most doctors are offering. In this episode, Tanya answers three listener questions: The hormonal reason your LDL rises in perimenopause and what to ask before agreeing to a statin Why blood pressure creeps up without lifestyle changes and the genetic piece most doctors miss Why hard workouts feel harder to recover from and how to train with your hormones instead of against them This is also the opening conversation to what is coming for the rest of August. If the cholesterol question resonated with you, come back next week because Tanya is dedicating the remaining episodes of August to a full deep dive on cholesterol as it pertains to women in midlife. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE DNA Reset for Fat Loss Academy: Tanya's 12-week program combining functional lab work and DNA testing to identify the root cause of weight loss resistance, hormonal imbalance, and more. Enrollment opens early 2027. 🔗: [CLICK HERE] 🫶🏼 Let’s Stay Connected 📸 @tanya.pennington.miller on Instagram 💻 nourishtothrive.com And don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. ROOTED IN FAITH. BACKED BY SCIENCE.