The four fixable levers
Protein 1.6–2.0 g/kg. Strength training twice a week. 8–10k steps/day. Sleep 7+ hours.
What to expect
Fat loss will feel slower than at 25 — 0.3–0.6 kg/week is realistic and sustainable.
Weight Gain After 40 for Women: The Real Drivers
April 18, 2026
Studies show resting metabolic rate barely drops between 20 and 60 in healthy adults. Post-40 weight gain in women is driven by muscle loss, lower daily activity, and perimenopausal hormone shifts.
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