Most Women Aren’t Too Fat; They’re Actually Low Muscle! Here’s The Solution! – A long, healthy, happy life full of strength, youthful looks, & vitality. Isn’t that what everyone wants? Yes. However, most people have a different response to the question, “Would you want to live forever?” But regardless of how long you would like to live, we can all agree that—staying independent for as long as possible. Many feel that a long life is only desirable if you can have an active sex life, look younger & more attractive, race your kids, play with your grandkids, and remain physically adventurous.
So, how can we get to the end and still be able to dash across it? It comes down to three keys: lean muscle [the most important key], cardiovascular health [heart muscle], and a healthy high-protein diet [feeding the muscles]. That simple.
That’s the “secret.” An unhealthy muscle problem which is leading to diseases and chronic aging. How exactly does muscle affect our ability to live longer, look younger, and stay disease-free?
The more muscle mass, the more protection you have against diseases, but muscle mass must be maintained to have these results.
You see, most overweight/obese people are suffering from being too fat due to such a drastic loss of muscle starting in the early 30’s age called sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is “a decline in muscle mass, strength, and ability.” Lifting weights & high protein are crucial to holding off these effects as we get older. Women should focus on building & preserving lean muscle instead of just losing weight.
Loss of lean muscle can be devasting to a person’s health. In addition to making daily life difficult, loss of strength is also linked to higher rates of fatal falls, life-threatening disease, and mortality.”
Suboptimal muscular fitness can lead to:
- Depression & Obesity
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Low sex drive & energy
As a leading cellular medicine and fitness practice & physician across America, we often deal with women who are afraid to lift weights because they’re worried about becoming too bulky or muscular. Although we’ve seen a definite change in more women taking on weight training in recent years, this widespread belief still needs to be eliminated. The truth is that building muscle is key to healthy aging—and it can absolutely happen without getting “bulky.”
There is a close relationship between muscle mass and longevity. Muscle mass and longevity are tied together. Research has shown that our muscle mass and strength continuously increase from birth to around 35 years old, after which our muscle power and performance steadily drop. However, a high protein intake of 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body weight and weight training can reverse those effects, as it enhances mobility, boosts energy and focus, balances hormones, and improves mood.
Benefits of Building Muscle Mass
Women over 35 have much to gain from building muscle mass.
- IMPROVED SEX DRIVE: Adding & having stronger muscles gives out more energy, & that energy increases the sex drive & libido.
- Healthy Bones: Research shows that building strong bones is mandatory for healthy anti-aging. Studies show that resistance training can help slow the progression of bone loss and, in some cases, reverse it entirely. This is possible because when we flex our muscles and load our bones, we stimulate their growth and help maintain bone density. The stronger our muscles become, the more we reduce our risk of conditions like osteopenia and osteoporosis.
- Weight Loss/Fat Burning: Our muscle tissue is alive, meaning energy is required to both add and maintain it. That means you’ll burn more calories at the same body weight than if you had less muscle mass. Of course, adding muscle via weight training also helps our bodies burn fat.
- Insulin Management: Lean muscle mass plays a crucial role in managing our insulin levels. That’s because we store glucose in our muscles and liver (as glycogen) in addition to our bloodstream. And by increasing our muscle tissue, we automatically increase our potential glycogen/energy stores. Weight training also increases our insulin sensitivity. Essentially, this means your cells become more responsive to insulin, which is especially helpful to menopausal women.
- Brain Health: Lastly, research confirms that resistance training positively affects cognition and helps “preserve” brain health in aging adults.
Primex Cellular Health connects the building of lean muscle, fat loss, and longevity, and I can assist you in achieving your personal definition of “beauty.” Whether you’re looking to reduce weight, add lean muscle mass, boost energy in the face of hormonal changes, or slow the aging process down, we’ll create & prescribe a medical wellness plan to help you achieve your goals on the root cellular level.
At Primex Cellular Health, we provide unwavering support throughout your journey towards muscle enhancement and anti-aging. Our holistic root cause cellular medicine approach to women’s health focuses on addressing the underlying causes of menopausal symptoms and optimizing hormonal balance to help you feel your best at every stage of life.
Are you prepared to enhance your self-care, reduce weight, improve your health, increase your sex drive and energy, and view menopause as a fresh start rather than a conclusion? Let’s discuss how we can support you on your pre-, during, or post-menopausal journey and help you thrive during this transformative time.
Get 2025 off to a great start & schedule your initial virtual consultation with me, Dr. Eric, today! Reach out at 1-740-777-9717 or email me directly at eric@drericfete.com, & feel free to visit drericprimex.com for more free valuable health, nutrition, wellness, and fitness information.
Here’s to embracing the journey of wellness & holistic health and stepping into this new chapter of your life with confidence and vitality! Stay Prime.
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