3 Myths About Walking & Fat Loss for Women Over 40

Описание: Hey, midlife moms! Are you walking every day but still struggling to fit into your favorite jeans or shed that stubborn belly fat? You’re not alone! In this video, I’m breaking down 3 BIG myths about walking and fat loss for women over 40 and sharing simple, mom friendly shifts to help you feel stronger, leaner, and back in control of your body.

As a health and nutrition coach, I’ve been there relying on walking to stay healthy but noticing my energy, metabolism, and strength slipping away. After struggling to lift that giant Costco dog food bag (you know the one! ), I realized it wasn’t just “getting older” it was muscle loss. Did you know women over 40 can lose up to 8% of muscle per decade? That slows your metabolism, messes with blood sugar, and makes fat loss feel like an uphill battle.

Here’s what we’re diving into:
1️⃣ Myth #1: Walking is enough. Walking is amazing for stress relief and mental clarity, but it’s not enough to build the muscle your 40+ body craves.
2️⃣ Myth #2: More cardio is the answer. Spoiler: Hormonal changes in midlife (hello, cortisol and estrogen dips! ) mean endless cardio can backfire, leaving you hungrier and storing more fat.
3️⃣ Myth #3: Strength training = gym rat life. You don’t need hours in the gym! Just 20-30 minutes, 3x a week of simple moves like squats or push-ups can transform your body.


✅ What you’ll learn in this video:
● Why walking alone won’t cut it for fat loss after 40.
● How hormonal shifts make fat loss trickier and what to do about it.
● Easy, time-saving strength moves (think squats in your living room! ) to boost metabolism and build muscle.
● My go-to tip: Pick ONE strength move this week (like 10 squats every hour or countertop push-ups) and pair it with your daily walk.

Walking is awesome (don’t stop!), but combining it with strength training is the secret sauce to feeling strong, energized, and confident in your body again. Want a simple plan to get started? Grab my Core 3 Hormone Reset Guide linked below—it’s designed for busy moms like you!

Ready for the next step? Check out my other videos on why I love my weighted vest for walking and how a 10-minute post-dinner walk can change the game. Plus, don’t miss my “5 Morning Habits to Burn Belly Fat After 40” video for the next layer of your transformation.
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🕒 Timestamps:
0:00 – “At least I’m walking…” why it feels like enough
0:35 – My COVID walking story (and the dog food moment)
1:28 – Myth #1: Walking is the whole plan
2:39 – What really happens to muscle + metabolism in midlife
2:55 – Myth #2: More cardio is the answer
3:12 – How hormones + cortisol affect belly fat after 40
4:39 – Myth #3: Strength training = being a gym rat
5:40 – Easy at-home strength moves for busy moms
6:42 – Why walking still matters (but can’t be your only tool)
7:15 – One small strength step to start this week
8:00 – Free Core 3 Guide + next video

⏭️ Next up: [5 Morning Habits That Burn Belly Fat After 40] → watch this one right after for the next step.
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⚠️ Disclaimer
All content on this channel is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new nutrition, movement, or supplement protocol.

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