Eat Smarter After 40
Why Counting Calories Doesn’t Work After 40
If you’re over 40 and still trying to lose weight by cutting calories, you’ve probably noticed it’s not working like it used to. The same approach that helped you drop a few pounds in your 20s or 30s now leaves you feeling frustrated, fatigued and stuck.
So what’s changed?
Your body! And it’s time to drill down on your nutrition!
As we enter midlife, our metabolism naturally slows down. Hormonal shifts, especially drops in oestrogen, can affect how your body stores fat, regulates hunger, and uses energy. And when you respond by eating less and pushing harder, your body often pushes back.
Cutting calories too far can actually work against you. It can lead to muscle loss, sluggish metabolism, poor sleep, increased cravings, and feeling flat-out exhausted.
What works instead?
✅ Prioritising protein - to maintain lean muscle and keep your metabolism active
✅ Balancing your macronutrients - a strategic mix of protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs to support hormones and energy
✅ Eating to nourish, not restrict - because your body needs fuel to function, not fear of food
It’s time to let go of outdated dieting rules and embrace a smarter, more compassionate approach - one that works with your changing body, not against it.
Because after 40, your success isn’t about eating less - it’s about eating right.
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