09/08/2026
I didn’t get this body from HRT.
I was at my most muscular in my 40s—before I ever used HRT.
I’ve had people assume that my muscle definition at 62 is because I use hormone replacement therapy. That simply isn’t my experience.
HRT is replacement, not enhancement. It can be an important tool for managing symptoms associated with declining hormones during menopause.
For me, HRT has helped with hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, low libido and disrupted sleep.
But it did not build my muscles.
My physique was built through decades of strength training, eating well, prioritizing protein, recovery and consistency.
And honestly, I was more muscular and defined in my 40s than I am today.
I’m sharing this because I don’t want women to believe that a strong, defined body after 50 or 60 is only possible because of HRT.
It isn’t.
HRT may help some women feel better.
Strength training helps build muscle.
Both can have a place—but they are not the same thing.
Women can get stronger and build muscle at every age. It takes work, patience and consistency.
There is no shortcut. ❤️