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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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  • TESTOSTERONE & BODY FAT - men and women are different

    TESTOSTERONE & BODY FAT - men and women are different
    2026/10/31
    The problem A man of 52 and a woman of 52 walk into the same hormone conversation and get handed the same advice. Fix the testosterone, fix the fat. That advice is wrong for at least one of them, and possibly both. In men, body fat crushes testosterone, so adding more is rarely the answer. In women, body fat can be CAUSED by excess androgens, so for those ladies adding more is NOT the answer "Hi there, I do hope you enjoy my podcast. Things are getting tricky out there with regard to giving information, talking about personal experiences or giving any sort of advice. Be sure to subscribe to my email list, scroll down there for the link" What this episode covers From a review in Frontiers in Medicine, October 28, 2026, by Komai and colleagues, a subject Joanne has taught in her Mastering Midlife program for five years. In men, fat drags testosterone down. Excess body fat suppresses testosterone.Sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) rises with age and binds testosterone, leaving less of it active.Aromatase, an enzyme stored in fat, converts testosterone into oestrogen.So a heavier man prescribed testosterone can end up converting much of it into oestrogen. A futile cycle. Body fat loss itself is the first testosterone intervention for men. Training, protein, sleep, and a calorie deficit you can actually live with come first.Resistance training in itself raises testosterone.Only once body fat is down, and numbers are still low and symptoms are present, is there a role for testosterone replacement therapy. In women, the arrow often points the other way. Obesity in women is more often linked to androgen excess, not androgen deficiency.Insulin resistance pushes the ovaries to produce more androgen and lowers SHBG, leaving more androgen free and active.Fat tissue converts androgens through an enzyme called AKR1C3.This pattern is clearest in PCOS, now called PMOS under the 2026 global consensus, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome. PCOS does not go away at midlife. If you dealt with it in your twenties and thirties, it is still there in midlife.Do not jump on the testosterone bandwagon without checking insulin load, insulin resistance, and androgens first. A quick rule Joanne uses for both sexes. If your waist is more than half your height, you are likely insulin resistant, or heading that way.That rule alone tells you a lot about what is happening with testosterone, before any lab result. Joanne's own experience She has taken testosterone for years.For years, on a very low dose, she felt it did nothing at all.Her insulin was already in good shape and her waist was less than half her height, so foundation was not the issue. The dose was simply too low.When she raised it, modestly, and her level reached 90 and above, she felt a difference in energy.Older women, she says, tolerate and indeed need higher testosterone than younger women would. At 35, a level of 90 would have meant acne, hair loss, and road rage. At 59, it is doing great things for her.Foundation first, always. If midsection fat and insulin load are high, testosterone is not the first answer. What this does not prove This is a review of existing studies, not a new trial.It does not mean every overweight man is hypogonadal.It does not prove testosterone replacement is right for every man with low readings.For women without PMOS, the optimal testosterone range is still poorly understood over the long term. This is general information, not personal medical advice. Talk to your own doctor about what it means for you, with your own history and bloodwork in front of them. New series: Midlife Memoirs Joanne is starting a new series of short conversations, 30 to 45 minutes, about people's real experiences going through midlife. Informative, vulnerable, and funny. First guest: Amanda Fletcher, a cancer survivor, on hormones and the advice she received after breast cancer. One or two a month. If you would like to be included, message Joanne. Products & Resources Blue Theory Skin and all products https://joanneleestore.com Use code CANDY for 15% off all products, expires November 7 https://joanneleestore.com Subscribe for Updates https://subscribe.joannelee.com Contact Joanne about being a guest or joining Midlife Memoirs hello@joannelee.com
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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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  • 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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