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You are trying to build muscle but dealing with muscle loss with various diets, you may not know it's the diet itself.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re eating enough protein, eating too little, or following the wrong diet for muscle, this episode clears it up.

From intermittent fasting to keto, plant-based diets to protein intake, this conversation breaks down what actually preserves muscle—especially for women in midlife.

We’re answering questions you may not know to ask about muscle loss with various diets or amounts of protein.

My Guest:

Esther Blum is an Integrative Dietitian, Menopause Expert, host of The Midlife Realignment podcast, and TEDx speaker. She helps women find the light at the end of the vaginal tunnel through nutrition, hormones and self-advocacy.

Esther is the bestselling author of See ya later, Ovulator, Cavewomen Don’t Get Fat, Eat, Drink and Be Gorgeous, Secrets of Gorgeous, and The Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous Project.

Known as Gwyneth Paltrow’s menopause mentor, Esther has appeared on the Today Show, ABC-TV, and Good Day NY and is frequently quoted in goop, Oprah Daily, Well + Good, and Forbes.

Questions We Answer in This Episode:

Does protein timing matter or is total daily intake enough?
Can intermittent fasting lead to muscle loss if protein is too low?
How can you tell if you're losing fat or losing muscle?
How much protein do women really need to prevent muscle loss?
Is eating too little actually slowing your metabolism and fat loss?
Do diets like keto or plant-based affect muscle and hormones differently?

Muscle Building Vs Muscle Loss With Various Diets And Or Protein Amounts