Why Building Muscle is the key to getting stronger, reducing insulin resistance, losing weight, and supporting longevity

I’m sharing why building muscle has become one of the biggest priorities in my health journey—not just for aesthetics, but for hormonal health, metabolism, longevity, confidence, and mental health.In this episode, I break down how muscle helps improve insulin resistance by giving carbohydrates a place to be stored and used instead of overburdening the liver, and why that matters so much for women’s health.Listen in to hear me share:Why building muscle matters for hormones, metabolism, and weight lossHow muscle supports insulin resistance, PCOS symptoms, fertility, and blood sugar balanceThe difference between movement, muscular endurance, and true muscle-buildingWhy lifting close to failure, using heavier weights, and resting properly mattersHow strength training can support confidence, mental health, and healthy agingMy own at-home routine using Peloton split programs, yoga, and mat Pilates+so much moreConnect with Lauren:Get my FREE PCOS Guide hereJoin the Empowered Path to Pregnancy hereInstagramWork With MeThank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today’s episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.I’m so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy