Lindsay, a board-certified midlife metabolism coach, breaks down three metrics for women over 40 to lose fat: calculate your maintenance calories and create a deficit, eat 0.8–1.0 g protein per pound of goal weight daily, and get 28–30 g fiber from whole foods plus plenty of water.
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Okay, if you want to lose fat and you have no idea where to start, there are 3 numbers that you need to pay attention to. I'm Lindsay, I'm a board-certified midlife metabolism and strength coach. Number 1: calorie intake. You need to figure out your maintenance calories in order to figure out your calorie deficit. You cannot guess this number. Go on my website, check out my BMR calculator, it'll tell you everything you need to know. Number 2: protein intake. You need to be shooting for 0.8 to 1 gram of protein per pound of goal body weight at every single day, do or die. This will help you keep muscle while you're in a fat loss phase, which keeps your metabolism speedy. And number 3, fiber intake. Yes, it's important. Yes, it's especially important after age 40. Aim for roughly 28 to 30 grams of fiber per day from whole food sources, not 30 grams from a supplement. And drink plenty of water to keep things moving. If you have questions or you need help with your numbers, either comment below or shoot me a DM. And follow for health, wellness, and exercise tips for women over 40.