Why Strength Training Is Essential If You’re Using Fat Loss Jabs (and How to Do It Right)
Fat loss jabs like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro have exploded in popularity – and for many women, they’ve been life-changing. These medications can make it easier to manage hunger (silencing the constant “food noise”) and lose weight when nothing else has worked.
But here’s what most people don’t realise:
When you lose weight quickly, you’re not just losing fat – you’re also losing muscle.
If you’re using a fat loss injection, strength training isn’t optional – it’s essential.
And if you’re a woman over 35, it’s even more critical.
What Fat Loss Jabs Actually Do
These medications work by regulating appetite and changing how your body responds to hunger hormones like GLP-1. As a result, your calorie intake drops – sometimes dramatically.
But here’s the catch: when calories are significantly reduced, your body doesn’t just draw energy from fat stores. It also breaks down lean muscle tissue for fuel. That means the number on the scale might be dropping, but not always for the right reasons.
For women over 35, this loss of muscle can have a bigger impact. Muscle mass naturally declines with age – around 3–8% per decade after 30 – and hormonal changes during perimenopause can accelerate this further.
More lean muscle doesn’t just make you stronger – it helps keep your body composition balanced, supports energy, and allows you to maintain your shape as you lose weight.
How Strength Training Protects Your Results
Strength training sends your body a clear message: “Keep this muscle – I need it.”
By consistently lifting weights, you teach your body to prioritise fat as a fuel source while holding onto the lean muscle tissue that shapes your physique.
The benefits go far beyond how you look:
- Hormonal support: Resistance training can help improve insulin sensitivity and balance estrogen levels – both of which can fluctuate during perimenopause.
- Better body composition: You’ll lose fat while keeping your strength and definition.
- Stronger bones: After 35, bone density begins to decline, and women can lose 10–15% during menopause. Strength training helps prevent this, keeping your bones healthy and resilient.
- Confidence and energy: Lifting weights helps you feel capable, empowered, and in control of your results – not dependent on medication alone.
Strength training isn’t just about fitness. It’s about protecting the foundation of your long-term health.
Why a Structured Program Matters (Not a “Cookie Cutter” Plan)
If you’re taking fat loss jabs, your nutrition might already be handled – but your training needs to be strategic.
Random workouts or generic online plans won’t give you the right progression, recovery balance, or structure your body needs while in a calorie deficit.
A proper program should:
Focus on full-body compound movements that train multiple muscle groups efficiently
Progress gradually to rebuild and protect lean tissue
Balance intensity and recovery so you can stay consistent without exhaustion
Adapt for home or gym setups to fit your lifestyle
That’s exactly what my 8-Week Transformation Program is built to do. It’s designed specifically for women who want to feel strong, sculpted, and supported – with structured workouts, clear video demos, and progress tracking built in.
No fluff. No guesswork. Just results you can see and feel.
To be the first to access the program when it launches, join the mailing list or email laura@lauracaddylifts.com.
It won’t be long until it’s live – and you can start building the strong, confident body you deserve.