#50 Why Losing Fat After 40 Feels Hard—and How to Fix It

2025-01-27

In this episode, we’re diving into a topic so many women over 40 can relate to: the challenges of fat loss. Hormonal and metabolic changes can make it feel impossible, but the truth is, your body isn’t fighting you—it’s changing, and you can work with it instead of against it. Here’s what we cover: •Why Fat Loss Feels Harder After 40: How hormonal shifts (like lower estrogen and higher cortisol) impact your metabolism and fat storage. •The Mistakes to Avoid: Why under-eating and overtraining backfire and stall progress. •What Actually Works:

Here’s what we cover:

•Why Fat Loss Feels Harder After 40: How hormonal shifts (like lower estrogen and higher cortisol) impact your metabolism and fat storage.

•The Mistakes to Avoid: Why under-eating and overtraining backfire and stall progress.

•What Actually Works:

•Strength training to preserve muscle and boost metabolism.

•Pre- and post-workout nutrition to fuel your body and manage stress.

•Tips for managing cortisol to improve fat loss and sleep.

•Nutrition strategies tailored to your changing body.

This episode is packed with actionable tips to help you adapt your approach, see results, and feel amazing in your 40s and beyond.

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