"What I've learned as I've studied menopause and fat loss research is that protein is the menopause nutrient. Everything that menopause introduces to our bodies, protein helps with." - Dr. Bill Campbell Dr. Bill Campbell, professor and director of the only Physique Enhancement Lab in the country, joins me to reveal why he's dedicating his research career to understanding menopause, metabolism, and body composition. After witnessing his wife's challenging menopause transition despite her fitness-focused lifestyle, Bill recognized a critical gap in research connecting exercise science and menopause. His groundbreaking work examines how resistance training, protein optimization, and strategic exercise timing can help women thrive through hormonal changes. We dive deep into the science of maintaining muscle mass, managing body composition shifts, and why many traditional approaches fall short for women in midlife. What you'll learn: Why protein requirements increase during menopause and how to optimize intake for better body composition The truth about cortisol, fasted workouts, and exercise timing for women over 40 Essential resistance training protocols that preserve muscle mass and boost metabolism How high-intensity interval training impacts visceral fat and metabolic health The critical connection between estrogen, muscle function, and insulin sensitivity that most doctors miss   Love the Podcast? Here’s what to do: Make My Day & Share Your Thoughts! Subscribe to the podcast & leave me a review Text a screenshot to 813-565-2627 Expect a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Join 50,000+ followers who make this podcast thrive.   Want to listen to the show completely ad-free?  Go to subscribetojj.com Enjoy the VIP experience for just $4.99/month or $49.99/year (save 17%!) Click “TRY FREE” and start your ad-free journey today! Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/menopauseweightgain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices