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Start Doing The Right Things
If you don’t have the body you want, it’s because you aren’t doing the right things. It’s that simple.
You’re here because what you are currently doing isn’t working. So let’s change it. In this article you’re going to get all my best nutrition advice for over 40 women and a simple plan based on what actually works. It’s a long article – but stick with me and make a commitment to put at least one thing into action after reading it.
First, I want you to know it’s not your fault. Everyone does the wrong things in the beginning. Even me. There’s also so much confusion out there about what actually works – the simple, effective strategies have got lost in the madness of social media.
The thing is… you’ll keep doing the wrong things and struggling with your body until you make a change in the right direction.
I also want you to understand that, in many ways, age really is just a number. We’ll talk about that later in this article. There’s so much we can do and if you want to change your body – it’s not too late! You’re in the right place.
Your 40-Something Plan
It’s really important to have a coach you trust and who gets you.
So why should you take my advice? Well for one thing, I specialize in working with women over 40 and I’ve helped many women like you transform their bodies and their lives. You’ll find some of their stories and testimonials here.
I’m also your age. I’m going through the same things you are. I’m seeing more wrinkles and sagging skin. I have to work harder to maintain my weight and prevent cellulite. Like you, I’ve looked in the mirror and wondered if my best days are past.
Except in one way. I can honestly say I’m happier with my physique than I was in my 20s. I don’t feel my age in the gym and can even keep up with my 18 year old nephew (who trains super intensely and gives me a run for my money!).
If you want to change your body, it’s not too late. You just need a good plan based on simple strategies that have withstood the test of time in the fitness industry.
But you also need a plan that’s created for your 40-something body – because you need to do things differently now. So I’m also going to get into some anti-aging strategies to take your body to the next level of health and fitness.
You can just focus on weight loss (step 1 in this article) but if you go next level, you’ll become that woman that stands out. That radiates health and looks 10 years younger.
I want to help you get to that level. I want to help you change your life. And – if you want to get the best body you’ve ever had – we can make that happen too!
STEP 1: Get your sh*t sorted and be accountable
It’s not age holding you back – it’s your habits and lifestyle.
Let’s get real about where you are and put your excuses to rest for good. If you aren’t happy with your body, it’s because you haven’t been doing the right things.
Deep down, you know what you aren’t doing right. Most women do.
But if you’re confused, I’m going to make this super clear for you.
First of all, it’s quite likely your 40-something lifestyle doesn’t set you up for having the best body. You probably sit at a desk all day and you are nowhere near as active as you were when you were younger. I don’t know about you – but I spent my 20s walking to University, biking or rollerblading in the evenings, and I had lots of time for the gym. Now the gym is scheduled into my day and I work late so I usually don’t have time for outdoor activities in the evenings.
If you have a demanding job, you’ll have often have to drag yourself to the gym at the end of the day. And eating good food? That’s even more of a chore that requires willpower you’ve completely worn out during the day.
You also probably have more money so you can indulge on good food and wine, especially on the weekends. You may even feel like you deserve your indulgence and find it hard to restrict yourself after a long, stressful week. And, truth is, you do deserve to treat yourself – you just aren’t going about it the right way and you don’t know how to balance your lifestyle with your goals.
Finding balance is a huge part of the equation but it’s too big to address in this article. Instead I want to tell you what actually works so you can forget about all the rest of the stuff you are seeing on social media.
Do what actually works – and it’s pretty simple…
Forget about paleo, keto, fasting or anything else extreme. Do these diets work? Sort of. But extreme diets tend to get results only for the short term (because they aren’t sustainable), and it’s questionable as to whether these are the best diets for women.
Instead there’s a simpler, sensible and more lifestyle friendly solution. And it’s been around for a lot longer than any of these trendy diets.
Calories in need to be less than calories out.
It’s that simple. Now, let me ask you this:
Do you know how many calories you consume everyday?
Do you consistently eat the same amount of calories most days?
If you answered no to these questions, you’ve found the reason you aren’t happy with your body.
I’ve seen women struggle for years, resisting calorie tracking because they don’t want to be “obsessive” or “restrictive.” Then, when they finally start counting calories, the weight comes off. Usually quite easily.
For example, I have a client who resisted for years and then finally started counting calories because she had a wedding coming up. Within a couple of months she had lost over 8kg (18lbs). She wished she had started counting years ago!
It’s why diets like Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig are so successful. Because they control calories and create consistency.
It doesn’t have to be an obsessive undertaking. And it’s definitely not as restrictive as paleo, keto and fasting diets. The pain of remaining dissatisfied and frustrated with your body far outweighs the small commitment of tracking calories.
So you can see where I’m going with this. The first step is to count calories. Get a calorie tracking app, like Myfitnesspal, and start being accountable.
