I used to send my friends videos of myself stretching. Legs flat against the wall, back on the floor, twenty minutes before sleep, look how flexible I am. After years of assuming I had the right home workout for women over 40 figured out (flexibility sessions, long rides, stretching before sleep) I was proud of…
The nutritionist whose book I’d renewed at the library three times in one year had an unwavering position: the best diet for women over 40 to lose belly fat starts with knowing exactly what you’re actually eating, not what the marketing on the front of the package claims. Her rule was specific: read every label…
“Why is it so hard to lose weight after 40?” I didn’t come to that question through research or logic. I came to it through a photograph. I love taking pictures — always have. I’m the one in any group who says “wait, let’s get one” before anyone leaves. Because of this habit, I have…
How to lose belly fat after 40 — I thought I already knew the answer. For most of my 30s, I had a reliable way of course-correcting. When my clothes started feeling snug, I would pull back slightly on portions, nothing dramatic, just quieter meals, fewer snacks, a little more attention at dinner. Within two…