BONUS: Protein, Creatine and Training for Menopause and Beyond with Dr. Stacy Sims
6/29/20261 hr 8 min
I am honored to connect with Dr. Stacy Sims today. She is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist on a mission to revolutionize exercise and nutrition performance- particularly for women.
In our conversation, we discussed the exclusion of women from research in the modern science era and how gender differences begin in utero. We look into the importance of tracking our menstrual cycles, the differences between follicular and luteal phases, and problematic ovulatory cycles, exploring the current research on oral contraceptives, the impact of the Women's Health Initiative, and the kind of training that is essential for women in perimenopause and menopause. We also cover the physiologic changes that occur in perimenopause and menopause, and Dr. Sims shares her thoughts on weight loss resistance, SECO, undereating, the importance of protein, and essential supplements for middle-aged women.
I know you will love this invaluable conversation with Dr. Stacy Sims.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
- Why are women still excluded from many studies?
- How the physiological differences between men and women begin in utero and continue through adulthood
- How stress during pregnancy affects the developing fetus
- How the muscle morphology of women differs from that of men
- Why girls need to learn new ways to move and build strength during puberty
- How tracking menstrual cycle phases helps women optimize their training
- The potential long-term effects of using oral contraceptives
- Why a diverse diet is essential for supporting gut health
- Common misconceptions surrounding hormone therapy
- Why Dr. Sims recommends creatine for women in perimenopause and menopause
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First 90 secondsCynthia Thurlow· Host0:00
[gentle music] Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast. I'm your host, nurse practitioner Cynthia Thurlow. This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals. My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the health and wellness industry each week, and impact over a million lives. This is Bonus Monday, your most downloaded favorite podcast. I love that this community runs the gamut from medical professionals, research scientists, science writers, personal trainers, and more. These are your favorite, most loved podcasts of the last five years. I could not be more proud of the diversification of guests that appeal to all of you. Thanks for tuning in. [gentle music] Today I have the honor of connecting with Dr. Stacy Sims. She's a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition, performance, and especially in women. Today, we spoke about how women have been excluded from research in the modern science era, differences between genders that starts in utero, why tracking our menstrual cycles is so important, as well as key differences between follicular and luteal phases,