11/09/2026
Why losing weight after 40 is different and what you should do instead.
After 25+ years of coaching, I’ve learned that losing body fat isn’t just about eating less and doing more cardio.
If you’re over 40, I’d focus on 5 things:
1️⃣ Protein
Make protein a priority to help support your muscle while losing body fat.
2️⃣ Strength training
Don’t just chase a lower number on the scales. Give your body a reason to stay strong.
3️⃣ Daily movement
You don’t need hours in the gym. Walking more and increasing your daily movement matters.
4️⃣ Calories
You still need a calorie deficit for fat loss but it needs to be something you can actually live with.
5️⃣ Consistency
The perfect plan you can’t stick to is useless. The best plan is one you can repeat around work, family and real life.
I see this with my clients all the time.
Leigh lost 2 stone (28 lb), taking 5 inches off her waist and 2 inches off her hips.
That’s body transformation.
Not just weighing less losing body fat, improving your shape, maintaining muscle and becoming stronger.
These principles form the foundation of my RT Body Transformation Method:
Nutrition. Strength. Movement. Accountability. Consistency.
After 40, you don’t necessarily need another extreme diet.
You need a smarter system.
