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I’m not going to sugarcoat this.
If you’re doing everything “right” and still watching your face get puffier and your lower belly get softer, something’s off.
And it’s probably one of these.
MISTAKE 1:
You’re undereating protein
This is the big one. Most women I work with come to me eating 50-60g of protein a day. That’s not enough to maintain muscle. And when you lose muscle, your metabolism tanks and your body holds onto fat in all the wrong places.
Aim for at least 100g. Yes, really.
MISTAKE 2:
You’re chronically undereating then overeating
The 1200 calorie thing Monday through Thursday. Then Friday hits and you’re face first in a pizza because your body is screaming for fuel.
This pattern keeps cortisol elevated. And guess where cortisol loves to store fat? Your face. Your belly. Bingo.
MISTAKE 3: You’re not strength training
Cardio alone won’t cut it. Especially after 40. You need muscle to shape your body and keep your metabolism running. Walking is great. But it’s not enough.
MISTAKE 4: You’re ignoring sodium and hydration
Puffy face? Bloated midsection? Before you blame fat, check your water intake and sodium levels. Most women are dehydrated and eating way more sodium than they realize.
MISTAKE 5: You’re expecting fast results from slow problems
That lower belly didn’t show up overnight. It’s not leaving overnight either. The women who actually transform their bodies commit to 6-12 months of consistency. Not 6 weeks of perfection followed by giving up.
Here’s the truth.
Fat storage patterns after 40 are frustrating as hell. Your body doesn’t respond the way it did at 25. But that doesn’t mean you’re broken.
It means you need a different approach.
More protein. More muscle. More consistency. Less restriction and binge cycling.
That’s it. That’s the formula.
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