Hormones and Strength Gains
If strength gains are stalling, nutrition might be the culprit, particularly protein intake. Hormonal balance plays a crucial role in body composition, with testosterone and thyroid levels being key factors. While adjustments in diet and training volume can help, low testosterone and DHEA levels may complicate progress, making it essential to monitor these hormones for optimal results.In this clip
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I'm struggling to lose body fat. In the last two years, I've put on 40 lbs of body fat despite strength training. I believe I'm in perimenopause. I'm desperate to lose body fat without gaining any more weight. Where should I be focusing first? Should I take a step approach (i.e., get hormones right then work on fat loss), or should I work on both simultaneously?
My only concern is my sleep, as I am a shift worker sometimes getting up at 2/3 am in the morning, and I'm getting approximately 6-7 hours of sleep. However, this is often broken due to hot flashes during the night. Could this be why I'm not seeing any progress?
Is it possible that I'm eating too little if I'm consuming 220 to 250 grams of protein and 2500 calories daily, averaging 18,500 steps a day, and have started anabolic training? Should I eat more now that I've begun this training, or should I stick to a deficit to reach my goal of being between 12% and 15% body fat?