Ep193. Why Fat Loss Feels Harder After 35.

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges of fat loss after 35 and offers strategies for effective training and nutrition.

If you feel like fat loss stopped working after your mid-30s, this episode explains what’s really going on, and how to adapt your training and nutrition for real results. We cover: • The metabolism myth after 35• Why strength training becomes essential• Why training less can work better• Protein targets for sustainable fat loss• Managing social life, sleep and stress• Why daily scale weight doesn’t matter Coaching enquiries: www.coachianwood.com

People in this episode

Host: Ian Wood

Topics covered

• fat loss
• metabolism
• strength training
• nutrition
• age-related changes
• sustainable weight loss
• lifestyle management

Keywords

• fat loss
• metabolism myth
• strength training
• protein targets
• social life
• sleep
• stress management
• scale weight

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