Ep #153: Building Muscle with Mareya Ibrahim-Jones

In this episode of Menopause Reimagined, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, published menopause researcher, menopause educator, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com sits down with Chef Mareya Ibrahim-Jones—also known as The Fit Foodie—to discuss how midlife women can thrive by rethinking nutrition, fitness, and mindset.

Key Takeaways:

• Mareya shares her journey of shifting from routines that no longer worked to discovering what truly supports her health in midlife.
• Why working out to burn fat may not be effective anymore, and how lifting weights transformed Mareya’s energy, physique, and mental clarity.
• The crucial role of building muscle: why muscle mass matters more than ever during menopause.
• Nutrition insights: You need to consume enough, and the right types of, calories to build and maintain muscle.
• The 90/10 rule: Eat well 90% of the time, but don’t deprive yourself because indulgence helps maintain metabolic flexibility and enjoyment.
• Mindset matters: How changing your approach to self-care and fitness can lead to lasting results.
• The dangers of calorie restriction: Why eating too little can backfire and slow your metabolism.
• Quality over quantity: Focus on nutrient-dense foods, not just calorie counts.
• Skin health tips: Hydration, electrolytes, vitamin C, and glutathione for glowing skin from the inside out.
• The power of eating the rainbow: How a colorful, varied diet supports overall wellness and cellular health.

Links & Resources:

• Buy LivOn Labs products: https://bit.ly/3S6JfDS
• Connect with Chef Mareya at chefmareya.com and on Instagram @chefmareya
• Check out her podcast, The Real Dish, for more on food, health, and wellness

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