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Beyond CICO: The Real Story of Weight Gain and Energy Balance in Menopausal Athletes

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Discover why the traditional Calories In, Calories Out (CICO) model falls short for menopausal athletes. Learn how hormonal changes affect metabolism, muscle loss, and fat gain—and explore science-backed strategies to fuel performance, preserve muscle, and manage weight effectively during menopause.

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When ‘Science’ Silences: What Male Coaches Get Wrong About Menopausal Athletes

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Calling out the bullying behavior of male fitness coaches who misuse science to silence menopausal athletes. Learn what real evidence-based, inclusive coaching looks like and how you can work with a coach who sees you.

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CICO, Belly Fat, and the Bro Science Trap: What Masters + Peri/Menopausal Athletes Actually Need to Know

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Learn why a calorie deficit alone won’t guarantee visceral fat loss, especially for menopausal athletes. Discover what really works and why bro science falls short.

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I Don’t Coach Fat Loss—But I Do Understand What My Athletes Are Up Against

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A strength and running coach explains why she doesn’t coach fat loss, challenges CICO assumptions for menopausal athletes, and makes a case for performance over body comp.

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You Are the Case Study They’re Too Afraid to Write

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Empirical vs. anecdotal evidence in women's health: why lived experience matters when science ignores menopausal, Indigenous, and marginalized bodies.

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