IT’S NORMAL TO FEEL ‘SOFTER’

Suddenly got bingo wings and a flabby bottom? You’re not alone. ‘The most noticeable sign of muscle loss as we age is the body becoming softer,’ says Lindsy. Weak muscles and a loss of stamina are other signs of reduced muscle mass. The menopause doesn’t help either. ‘There’s a link between the menopause and losing muscle, due to the decline in oestrogen,’ adds Lindsy.