Losing weight seems like the goal… but at what cost? What's happening to your body when you lose weight without protecting your muscle mass? What if the real change wasn't about being thinner, but about being stronger?

In this episode of Bendita Nutrición (Blessed Nutrition), Beatriz Boullosa and Nicolás Mier y Terán talk with trainer Irene Abadí about the importance of letting go of the obsession with the scale and focusing on what truly transforms health: building muscle.

We discuss the impact of restrictive diets, the use of weight-loss medications, and the silent risk of losing muscle mass in the process. Because yes, you can lose weight… but you can also be weakening your metabolism, affecting your bone density, and increasing your risk of problems like insulin resistance or sarcopenia.

We talked about how to train strength intelligently—even from home—why cardio isn't enough, how to prioritize protein amidst a chaotic life, and what to do when stress, work, and rushing threaten to sabotage your habits.

Plus, Irene shares her personal journey: how she went from focusing on cardio and restriction to becoming a strength training advocate, especially for perimenopausal women seeking health, independence, and longevity.

This episode is for you if you're tired of chasing numbers on the scale and want to start building a strong, functional, and sustainable body for the long term.

In this episode, we talk about: • Why losing weight doesn't always mean gaining health • The risk of losing muscle mass with diets or medications • What sarcopenia is and why it's no longer just for older adults • How strength training 3 times a week can change your metabolism • The importance of protein, creatine, and rest • How to organize your diet amidst daily chaos • Why muscle is key to your longevity and independence

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