Menopause Nutritionist Podcast · Chanel Stuck Nutrition

2025 Update

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Chanel lost 350g of fat and gained 700g of muscle, proving menopause doesn't stop body transformation.

Chanel, the host of the Menopause Nutritionist Podcast, shares a personal update on her body composition journey. She details her own transformation following a back injury and subsequent recovery period. Chanel emphasizes that her methods are the same ones she teaches clients in her programs. She began a structured 12-week plan in February after a DEXA scan revealed her starting point. Chanel followed a calorie deficit while resuming weight training after her injury. A follow-up DEXA scan in May showed she lost body fat and gained muscle simultaneously. She recently had another DEXA scan and underwent a new Resting Metabolic Rate test. Her latest results show she now has 19% body fat after losing 350 grams of fat. Chanel also gained 700 grams of muscle since her last scan, bringing her total muscle gain to 2.2 kilos since February. A key insight is her RMR test result, which measured her metabolism directly by analyzing oxygen consumption. This test showed her actual metabolic rate is 8% higher than standard calculator predictions. Chanel attributes this elevated metabolism directly to her increased muscle mass. She argues that simply eating less and exercising more becomes ineffective for body composition after age 40. The host stresses that understanding one's personal calorie needs is foundational and eliminates the need for cyclical dieting. Chanel describes menopause as making body composition goals more challenging but not impossible. She frames building muscle as a critical strategy for healthy aging and metabolic health. The episode references Dr. Vonda's research suggesting metabolic decline doesn't significantly begin until age 70. Chanel positions muscle and bone strength as the gateway to being a "badass" older woman. The tone is highly motivational, conversational, and infused with personal anecdote. It blends educational explanation with enthusiastic encouragement and program promotion. Listeners seeking a practical, muscle-focused approach to menopause nutrition and body recomposition would find this episode valuable. Those averse to program promotions or seeking peer-reviewed scientific deep dives might prefer other content.

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A menopause recomposition update that treats patience as part of the plan.

This episode follows Chanel's February injury, the DEXA-guided rebuild, and the shift from a calorie deficit into maintenance while she keeps lifting hard and watching what changes.

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A real menopause recomposition progress check, not a vague pep talk.

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