How to build muscle naturally over 40 & around menopause 

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I just started with Low impact 15min Hitts with 20sec sets, 4x a week. That way I didn't feel like I was killing myself. I focused on strengthening my knees, back and core which were all shit. I also reduced all white sugars and fasted for 12 hours in 24! Its a start and pretty easy to do. Than I started with Melissas workouts about 4 months after. I have transformed my body but nutrition is key if you want to reduce all fat and proteins are key to build muscle!! Thats just how I started!

Thank you for sharing this! ❤️

Thanks for sharing this with us, I am a year in the gym , strength training and recently added more cardio to my schedule, I have lost 1 stone in the year . So I am now 15 stone 9lbs..I do a H.I.I.T class once a week, 2 spin class snd 1 body combat class. I need to address my nutrition but I don't drink or have fizzy drinks but I do like snacks. Although when I am focused and use my calorie counter, nutracheck I can see pounds come off which I was seeing by the end of last November, I wwnt down to 15 stone 3lbs. I will know be watching your nutrition videos, I am looking forward to being educated on macros x❤❤..I am 47 years of age and I do strength training 6 days a week with 25 mins treadmill incline walking. I get it that my age is slowing me down, lack of hormones no doubt, and I am yet to start going through the change, so I just keep tapping away patiently, I was in amazing shape 2 years ago. My increased weight does not define me and I definitely want to be fabulous by the time I am 50 years young ❤❤😅

You can do it! 💪💪

That’s me too! I need to buy more equipment so I can go heavier working out at home which I absolutely love and it keeps me focused.

Yes! Wear that bikini and wear it proudly! 🥰🥰🥰

@@MelissaNeill Thank-you! You really are my inspo ❤️

I'm so glad you found this video! 🙂

Look at God!!!!!!!

@@bee6684 won't HE do it?! Lol

Melissa is AMAZING! My husband was an accomplished NCAA Hall of Fame wrestler (back in the day) and he is highly complimentary of her foundational approach to fitness. He says Melissa is teaching what his college coaches and trainers taught him! No hype! No fraud! All fact!

You got this! 💪💪 I thank you for your support!

Yes it’s all about consistency. I hope everything gets better. ❤️

You got this!

Trust the process 💪 I'm 53, have been working out for 3 years, and weight training properly for 2 years at home, I also do a bro split an sometimes you do wonder why your not seeing progress, but then one day you will start to notice something change, just a small change but they all add up. Just this morning I noticed that the top of my thighs are much firmer 💪 keep going you got this 👏

@triciaseddon4301 Thank you so much! Yes, when I do see those small changes, I get so happy. Also, just being able to do daily items, standing for longer periods to cook or clean, carrying groceries, going up and down the stairs and not being winded. I'm around 180 lbs, and my first goal is to get to 150. Having a faith mindset of believing I am more fit before it actually manifests is key. Having the knowledge from good people like Melissa and so many others is the joy (what you know, not a feeling) that will lead in keeping consistent, coupled with faith Hebrews 11:1. Yes, ma'am....WE got this. I wish you much favor on your journey, sis!

sometimes you need to make a slight adjustment to your macros (either up or down). You might need to increase protein and create a small calorie deficit to begin to see more changes. OR depending on symptoms you might need to take a little break.

I will be 50 next year and HRT did not agree with me at all so I switched to a homeopathic one at my local health shop. Menopause support by Vogel saved my life it took a couple of months but now my symptoms are minimal. I also limit sugar and spicy foods swapped bread for wraps and eat spinach raw in salads everyday. I do Pilates daily (from RU-vid) which has really changed my shape. You are doing so well it takes forever for me to lose weight I concentrate on how my clothes feel I do not weigh myself ever as I find its counterproductive, Menopause sucks but trying different things and researching healthy eating really makes a difference I just wish this was talked about more and taught in schools for girls 💜

Too high of cortisol and blood sugars will cause those hot flashes . No need for hrt if you address stress and eating too many things that raise blood sugars higher . I did hrt and got off all of it once I addressed the cortisol adrenal connection ! Our adrenal glands make 85% of our hormones peri menopause and post menopause so no amount of hrt will fix that issue take care of your adrenal glands and keep cortisol low by nutrition and recovery low stress time

You got this!! 💪

It's always best to consult with your doctor first about taking anything.

Hi Wendy do you have or recommend a video that shows how to make your own bone broth? 😊

Hi! Feel free to check out my free nutrition guide with meal plan from my website: melissaneill.com 😊

I've done tons of videos on belly fat please check out my channel and subscribe.

Yes she is!!!! 🔥❤️🔥

Thanks for watching!

I have yet to find a menopausal women that has built significant muscle on an IF protocol. If I do I will get them onto my channel. That's a promise!

It's good

Thanks so much!

Working out early in the morning is not a get out of jail free card. You still need to eat before training. I did this for years

Please eat before working out. You'll have a much better workout because you'll have replete glycogen stores and you'll be able to have more energy to complete your workout.

Yes you can!

Hi! This actually depends on the person but please check out this video where I go into detail about this topic. Here's the link ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NGteh4LGNpE.html 🙂

@@MelissaNeill thank you!! I watched it. It was very informative. I’ll give it some more time..🥰

Thank you for your amazing support! 🙏 No, not really. Better to check in with a health professional. 🙂

@supercat438 always check for excipients in your supplements. Good quality BCAAs and creatine monohydrate should have no fillers. Whenever you start something new, go slow, and only introduce one thing at a time. Your body needs to acclimate to whatever you're adding. If it irritates your stomach, reduce the amount.

@@HighCaliberCAM Thank you very much! I'll do that! I didn't check the excipients.

Hi it's BCAA or Branch-Chained Amino Acids

I absolutely do not do any of that. All my supplements are already covered I thus video. In my opinion coaches who get women to take these - it’s because they don’t have the skill to coach someone to stage. Look out for competition prep vid next week

@MelissaNeill wow, that is impressive - incredible results. Thank you so much!

I'm sure you can do it! 💪