Fit Over Forty For Women: Lose weight, reclaim your energy and get back into your favourite clothes

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Dropping a couple of dress sizes in twelve weeks is not an unobtainable dream when you’re over 40. Because your body and hormones change with age even before the menopause, you need an approach that works with your changing body and hormones rather than against them. Fit Over 40 is a simple and proven formula for sustainable long-term results which • Kickstarts the fat-burning process so you can drop 1–2 stone every twelve weeks – without going to the gym or giving up your favourite foods • Gets you back into your favourite clothes so you will feel confident wearing anything you like • Supercharges your energy levels so you’re on top of your game at work and at home • Ends negative self-talk, low self-esteem and self-sabotage, no matter how hectic and stressful life gets • Puts an end to old habits, keeps the weight off and maintains your new body, confidence and lifestyle long-term Introduction PART ONE A Different Approach 1   The Over Forty Weight Gain Trap Sowing the seeds The fatal assumption The career woman, the mum and the athlete 2   The Hormone Problem: Stress And Cortisol Stress and cortisol The impact of ageing Perimenopause and menopause Oestrogen 3   The F3 Formula The weight loss industry’s dirty little secret The fitness pillar The family pillar The fun pillar 4   The Seven Success Strategies To Get Fit Over Forty The four phases of a lifetime transformation The three essential motivators PART TWO Your Fit Over 40 Programme 5   What Progress To Expect What causes changes in weight How to measure progress properly What progress to expect Stubborn areas of body fat 6   The Diet Makeover A Diet Reset The Cupboard Cleanse 7   Low-Impact Strength Training The cardio trap The best exercise for women over forty 8   Understanding Calories How many calories should you consume to lose weight? Why diets avoid the C-word Why diets don’t work The sustainable way to track calories Common calorie tracking mistakes Managing calories long term 9   The Stress Shield Part 1: Meditation Part 2: Win Part 3: Thought Transformer 10  Lifestyle Sleep Caffeine Alcohol Hobbies, fun and ‘me time’ Overworking 11  Goal-Getting The goal-getting process Leverage Accountability Conclusion References Acknowledgements The Author