#372: Muscle Gain, Water Weight, and Menopause: What the Scale Isn’t Telling You

DESCRIPTIONIn this episode of the Fit 40 Podcast, I break down why my client Amy gained 15 pounds over the past couple months — and why it’s actually a huge win for her health, strength, and metabolism. We talk about why weight gain isn’t always fat gain, how muscle, water retention, glycogen, and inflammation all affect the scale, and why women in perimenopause and menopause need better markers than just body weight. If you’ve ever stepped on the scale after a busy or indulgent season and felt defeated, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening in your body and how to keep your head on straight so you can stay consistent and confident long term.FIT40 LINKS✅ Feeling low on energy and out of shape but short on time?👉 Get the FIT40 Starter Kit here and start with short workouts and simple nutrition: https://fit40coaching.com/starterkit✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track?👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Discovery Call: https://fit40coaching.com/discoverycallAFFILIATE LINKS:Try Tonal for 30 Days Risk Free: https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40CONNECT WITH ME ONLINEFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmonsInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com