The Dr. Tyna Show
The Dr. Tyna Show
Dr. Tyna Moore
Build Muscle First, Lose Fat Later: A Proven Plan for Menopause | The Men of Mind Pump
1 hour 23 minutes Posted Oct 8, 2026 at 7:00 am.
Introduction 
Weight Loss vs Strength Training 
Metabolic Rate + Muscle 
The First Three Months
Long Term Goals 
Strength Training Testimonials 
Men's vs Women’s Fitness
Dr. Tyna’s Back Injury 
Stress Management 
Building A Routine
Why Women Should Bulk
Glute Building
Fitness Trends + Body Dysmorphia
Dangers of Frailty 
Protein Intake 
Trust The Process
Reverse Dieting 
Fitness Coaching 
Increased Metabolism 
Cortisol Junkies 
Progressive Overload
Meal Prep + Planning
Anabolic Window
Inflammation + Consistency 
Complete Proteins 
Training To Failure
Creatine 
Psychology of Weightlifting 
Coaching 
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I sat down with Sal, Adam, and Justin of Mind Pump in their studio, and I brought questions from my Menopause Rebellion community. 
These guys spent years training middle-aged women before they ever picked up a mic, and it shows. We get into why building muscle comes before cutting calories, why your boot camp style training habit might be working against you, and why the rest between sets matters as much as the lift itself.
Topics Discussed:
→ Why you should build muscle before trying to lose fat
→ Reverse dieting: eating more to set up a sustainable cut later
→ "Cortisol junkies" and why more cardio can backfire in midlife
→ Why rest periods are what make strength training work
→ The skinny-arms, no-glutes trend and why it worries me.
→ When and what to eat around workouts
→ Why hiring a coach may be the best money you'll spend
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Further Listening: 
→ EP. 179: My Strength Training Routine | Solo
→ EP. 196 | The Answer Is The Gym | Quick + Dirty
Check Out Mind Pump:
→ Website
→ Podcast
→ Muscle Mommy Program
→ Coaching
→ Instagram 
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