Strength training

An evidence-informed guide to menopause, body composition, abdominal fat, muscle loss and practical weight-management strategies, including the role of strength training and hormone therapy.

A practical guide to recommended pregnancy weight gain by prepregnancy BMI, calorie needs by trimester, nutrition, activity and when to contact your maternity care team.

A practical guide to sudden or unexplained weight gain, including fluid retention, medication effects, thyroid disease and warning signs that need medical assessment.

An evidence-informed guide to hypothyroidism and weight gain, including common symptoms, testing, treatment, fluid retention and why thyroid disease rarely explains large weight changes by itself.

A safety-focused guide to mass gainers, protein powders, creatine and risky bodybuilding products, including what supplements can and cannot do for healthy weight gain.

A practical guide to healthy weight gain using a gradual calorie surplus, nutrient-dense foods, protein and strength training, plus warning signs that warrant medical assessment.

A safety-focused look at lorazepam and weight change, including common adverse effects, appetite changes, dependence and why lorazepam should never be stopped abruptly without medical guidance.