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Midlife Mayhem

Midlife Mayhem

著者： joanne lee cornish
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Welcome to Midlife Mayhem, where we embark on an empowering journey through the world of midlife body composition transformation. In this space, we challenge the misconceptions surrounding aging and redefine what’s possible for those navigating the exhilarating terrain of midlife and beyond. Join me as we explore the science, mindset shifts, and practical strategies that can help you sculpt the body of your dreams, proving that age is no barrier to achieving peak vitality and confidence. Whether you’re seeking to shed excess weight, gain lean muscle, or simply feel more vibrant, this podcast is your trusted companion in the pursuit of a healthier, stronger, and more resilient you. Welcome to a new era of limitless possibilities in midlife body transformation. ”Hi I’m Joanne, and I have been coaching body composition for over 30 years. I’ve worked with household names that you know, and I have worked with thousands of people in my group coaching programs. I was a pro bodybuilder in the 90’s with a top 10 physique in the world, but I only knew how to be in shape and out of shape. That frustration led me on a fascinating path of self-study where I found all the answers I could have asked for and more. But I had to dig for the answers, and I have my own ideas on why those answers are not mainstream and why the weight loss industry fails you, but I will save that for a Midlife Mayhem episode. Author of ”When Calories & Cardio Don’t Cut It”New podcast weblogCopyright 2023 All rights reserved. エクササイズ・フィットネス フィットネス・食生活・栄養 個人的成功 自己啓発 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • LEAN MASS IS NOT MUSCLE MASS

    LEAN MASS IS NOT MUSCLE MASS
    2026/09/28

    The scale says “lean mass.” Your strength tells the fuller story.

    If you’re using a GLP-1, moving through menopause, or simply trying to stay strong as you get older, losing weight isn’t the only thing that matters. What you’re losing—and what you’re keeping—matters more.

    In this episode of Midlife Mayhem, I’m connecting three conversations that are usually discussed separately: protein, GLP-1 medications, and HRT.

    We’re talking about why the standard protein RDA may not be enough when your goal is preserving or building muscle, why I recommend around one gram of protein per pound of goal body weight, and what really happens when you dramatically increase protein intake.

    I also break down one of the biggest concerns surrounding GLP-1 medications: muscle loss.

    When a DEXA scan reports a drop in “lean mass,” that doesn't automatically mean you've lost that amount of muscle. Glycogen, water, organs and connective tissue are all included in lean mass—and rapid weight loss can change several of those very quickly.

    That doesn’t mean muscle loss can’t happen. It absolutely can, particularly when calories drop dramatically without enough protein or resistance training. But this isn’t a problem invented by GLP-1 medications.

    And then there’s HRT.

    Hormone replacement therapy can be enormously valuable during menopause and may improve symptoms, sleep, recovery and quality of life. But HRT doesn't replace the muscle-building stimulus of resistance training.

    The hierarchy is simple:

    1. Resistance training provides the signal.

    2. Protein provides the raw material.

    3. Sleep, recovery, stress management—and, for some women, HRT—support the process.

    In this episode, I also explain why your strength may be one of the most useful warning systems you have. If your weight is falling while your strength is holding or improving, that's very different from watching your weight fall while becoming progressively weaker.

    Precision is the antidote to panic.

    We’ll cover:

    • How much protein you may actually need in midlife

    • Why protein isn't the body-fat villain it's often made out to be

    • What “lean mass” on a DEXA scan actually means

    • GLP-1s, rapid weight loss and muscle preservation

    • Why resistance training becomes even more important when appetite is suppressed

    • Where HRT fits into the muscle-building equation

    • Why strength can tell you something the scale cannot

    No pill, powder, injection or prescription does the reps for you.

    Listen to the full episode of Midlife Mayhem with Joanne Lee Cornish.

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    BLUE THEORY SKIN CARE - The power of GHK CU for mature skin

    5 amino 1mq & SLU PP 332 - saved my body compostion in my 50's
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  • Better Legs After 50 - do tell

    Better Legs After 50 - do tell
    2026/10/01
    Better Legs After 50! What 5 New Studies Say About Muscle, GLP-1s & Creatine What if a cheap, well-studied supplement could specifically help the muscle most of us lose first after 50 — our legs? That’s the finding I didn’t see coming this week, and it’s why I’m actually leading with something other than weight-loss medications for once! In this episode of Midlife Mayhem, I’m breaking down five recent studies looking at creatine, weight-loss medications, muscle preservation, postmenopausal women, HIIT and resistance training. And there’s one theme running through all five: Muscle is kept by what you DO — not simply by what you take. 1. Creatine after 50 — the legs responded best This was the one I didn’t know, and it might be my favorite finding. A December 2025 meta-analysis looking at adults over 50 found that creatine combined with resistance training worked — and the lower body responded particularly well. That matters enormously. Your legs affect your balance, mobility, ability to get off the floor and everyday independence. They also contain a huge proportion of your total muscle. There’s an old bodybuilding saying: “legs go first.” Even people who never stop training can notice their legs becoming lighter as they age. I certainly have. And what about the scale increase that puts so many women off creatine? Yes, your weight can initially tick up. But that’s intracellular water, not body fat. Creatine pulls water into the muscle cell, which can actually make the muscles look fuller. The other interesting finding was duration. The research suggested benefits were strongest with supplementation lasting 32 weeks or less, with effects appearing to diminish with longer continuous use. My own long-standing protocol has been eight weeks on and five weeks off, so the idea of cycling creatine rather than simply taking it continuously was particularly interesting to me. But remember the order: Train first. Supplement second. Creatine isn't going to build your legs while you sit on the sofa. 2. Weight-loss medications: 80–85% of the weight lost was fat Now let’s get to the GLP-1 conversation. Real-world research presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Vienna in 2026 followed 486 adults taking weight-loss medications and measured their body composition using clinical-grade bioelectrical impedance. The headline was pretty encouraging: Approximately 80–85% of the weight lost was fat. That's very different from the frightening narrative that these medications automatically strip muscle from your body. But there was an important distinction. The people who preserved the most lean tissue were also doing the things I talk about constantly: eating adequate protein and resistance training. The medication can help manage appetite. It cannot lift the weights for you. It cannot eat the protein for you. You still have to give your muscles a reason to stay. 3. Semaglutide in postmenopausal women: strength went UP This study particularly caught my attention because it looked specifically at postmenopausal women taking semaglutide. Lean mass initially declined — but then it stabilized. And here's the interesting part: Grip strength actually improved. This is why we need to stop using the terms lean mass, muscle mass and strength as though they're interchangeable. They're not. Lean mass includes muscle, but it also includes glycogen, water, organs and connective tissue. If somebody suddenly eats significantly fewer calories and carbohydrates, glycogen stores fall. The water stored with that glycogen falls too. A body-composition scan can register that as a reduction in lean mass. That does not mean the equivalent amount of actual muscle tissue disappeared. So stop worshipping one number on a scale or scan. Pay attention to strength and function too. And grip strength deserves particular attention after 50 because it's an incredibly useful marker of how well we're maintaining strength as we age. 4. HIIT preserved lean mass — at an average age of 72 This one should destroy the idea that getting older means training has to become completely gentle. Researchers at the University of the Sunshine Coast studied 120 adults with an average age of 72 and incorporated high-intensity interval training. They preserved lean mass. Now, that doesn't mean every 72-year-old should suddenly start doing hill sprints. HIIT is relative. Your version might involve: An exercise bike An assault bike Battle ropes A treadmill Kettlebells Bodyweight circuits Walking is fantastic. Keep walking. Get your steps. Go outside and move. But walking is not training. If you want to keep muscle, the muscle needs a reason to stay. Intensity provides part of that reason. And more isn't necessarily better. You don't need HIIT every day. Two or three purposeful sessions a week can be plenty. 5. You can get stronger before your body composition changes Finally, this study explains something I've watched happen ...
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  • Crepey Skin Part 3: The Hidden Layer Nobody Talks About (the DEJ)

    Crepey Skin Part 3: The Hidden Layer Nobody Talks About (the DEJ)
    2026/10/20

    Crepey skin is loose skin! You can pick it up; it moves freely around and doesnt seem to be tethered down the way it used to be. And because of this looseness, it buckles like tissue paper. Most products proclaim that hydration and collagen are the problem - but the biggest problem is something called the DEJ - the very layer holding the skin in place - crepey skin is a structural problem, so we need products that promote skin remodelling and structure, not just something that polishes the outside.

    Today we talk about DEJ

    Crepey skin on the backs of your hands, neck and inner arms has been a big topic on the podcast, and this is round three. Today Joanne covers something she hasn’t discussed before: the DEJ (dermal-epidermal junction), the paper-thin layer that “zips” the top layer of your skin to the layer underneath.

    In this episode

    • Why crepey skin isn’t really a moisture problem, and why moisturizers only change how it looks
    • The three layers of skin, and what the DEJ is and what it does
    • How the DEJ flattens and weakens with age, so the top layer loosens from the layers below
    • Why constantly irritating your skin barrier works against holding hydration in
    • Joanne’s experience with retinols and high-strength vitamin C on sensitive skin
    • GHK-Cu: how long it’s been studied, why the skin studies used topical GHK-Cu, and her experience with the injectable
    • Why she developed her own range: she couldn’t find the concentration, quality or body option she wanted
    • How the Face Serum, Body Booster and Face and Body Oil work together
    • Why structural change takes 8 to 12 weeks of consistency

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