Fat Loss After 40: How to Finally Shed Stubborn Weight Without Dieting or Cardio Burnout

Let’s be honest: fat loss after 40 can feel like a mystery. You’re eating healthy, staying active, maybe even trying intermittent fasting or cutting carbs—and yet the scale barely moves.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

For women over 40, especially those in perimenopause or menopause, traditional weight loss advice stops working. But here’s the good news: you don’t need to starve yourself or spend hours doing cardio to lose fat after 40. You just need a hormone-smart approach that actually works for your body now.

Why Fat Loss Gets Harder After 40

Around your mid-40s (sometimes earlier), your hormones start to shift. Estrogen and progesterone begin to decline, your metabolism slows down, and your stress response becomes more sensitive. That’s why you might notice:

• Weight gain around your belly

• Trouble sleeping

• Intense cravings

• Low energy or mood swings

• A plateau—even if you're "doing everything right"

Our Minus the Menobelly 4 Week Blueprint helps to reverse this trend.

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