Why Weight Loss Feels Impossible After 40 (and What to do Instead - Nutrition PhD Explains)
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The episode discusses the challenges of weight loss after 40 and offers strategies for effective fat loss and muscle building.
📥 Download my FREE Weight Loss Guide: https://strongstandard.com/freebies/blueprint/ 🚀 Ready for expert coaching? Schedule a call: https://strongstandard.com/schedule-call/?utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=podcast If you're over 40 and it feels like nothing works anymore, you're not broken. Your body has changed, and that means your approach needs to change too. In this episode I break down exactly why fat loss gets harder as we age (hormonal shifts, muscle loss, a slower metabolism) and what to actually do about it. Spoiler: it's not about eating less and doing more cardio. Here's what I cover: Why testosterone and estrogen changes after 30 and 40 directly impact how your body stores fat and builds muscle Why "weight loss" and "fat loss" are not the same thing, and why chasing the number on the scale can backfire The exact training variables that actually build muscle (volume, exercise selection, range of motion, intensity, and progressive overload) Why lifting weights doesn't automatically mean you're building muscle The nutrition foundation you need before any diet or calorie tracking will work How to calculate your protein needs and set a sustainable calorie deficit that…
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