5 Mistakes Women Over 40 Make With Fat Loss (+ Easy Fixes!)

Published: June 30, 2024, 5 a.m.

Are you putting in the effort but not seeing the results you deserve? In today\u2019s episode, we\u2019re diving into the common pitfalls that might be sabotaging your fat-loss journey. It\u2019s not your fault! Some surprisingly simple, yet often overlooked, mistakes can trip up your progress.

First off, are you getting enough of the right nutrients? Many of us don\u2019t realize that during caloric restriction, adequate amounts of certain macronutrients are crucial for keeping hunger at bay and preserving muscle mass.\xa0

Another biggie is activity level. When you cut calories, your body naturally tries to conserve energy, leading to decreased movement. This can significantly impact your fat-loss efforts. I\u2019ll provide practical tips on how to keep your activity levels up throughout the day, even incorporating simple changes like standing more or taking walking meetings.

We\u2019ll also touch on the importance of hydration, resistance training, and accurately tracking your food intake. I\u2019ve got you covered with actionable steps to ensure you stay hydrated, build muscle, and keep your metabolism revved up.

Join me for a deep dive into these five critical mistakes and learn how to avoid them for optimal fat loss. Let\u2019s transform those struggles into successes together.\xa0


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Study: A Reduced Ratio of Dietary Carbohydrate to Protein Improves Body Composition and Blood Lipid Profiles during Weight Loss in Adult Women:\xa0https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022316622156166

Study: Impact of calorie restriction on energy metabolism in humans:\xa0https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9036397/

Study: It's the size of the meal, not the size of the person, that determines how people underestimate calories, Cornell study finds:\xa0https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2006/11/bigger-meal-more-we-underestimate-its-calories

Study: Why We Underestimate What We Eat:\xa0https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/health-and-human-nature/202107/why-we-underestimate-what-we-eat#:~:text=Most%20people%20underreport%20how%20much,consumed%20and%20feelings%20of%20fullness

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