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    Home » Weight Loss Over 40 » Want to get fit over 40? It's not as hard as you think.

    Want to get fit over 40? It's not as hard as you think.

    Published: Jan 1, 2021 · Last Modified: Jul 20, 2021 by Caren · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Don't believe you can get fit over 40? This week I'm sharing my own personal fitness transformation story in hopes that it will help you see that change is available to you.  Trust me, if I can do it, so can you.

    Think you're too old to get fit over 40? Think again! I did it, so can you.

    I was going through some old pictures this morning and I came across this (very blurry) image of myself at 19.  I weighed about 208 lbs at the time and I was in a pretty miserable place emotionally, too.

    fitness transformation over 40

    I had dropped out of high school, I was bartending at a seedy roadhouse, and I was dating really big losers.  

    I'm not sure if my weight problem was a symptom of my lack of confidence and self-esteem or the other way around, but somehow I had the self-awareness at the age of 19 to know that I needed to change course.

    Now, you might think that transformations are easy when your 19, but not when you're in your 40s or older.  But the funny thing about transformations is that they never stop happening.

    I did drop 80 Lbs after that first photo below was taken and I kept it off for the next 25 years, but my transformation was far from over.

    transformation fit over 40

    The next image illustrates the transformation I made at 41, right after a carb-indulgent trip to Italy where I ate 392 pizzas (and loved every single one of them). 

    My first Fit Over 40 Transformation 

    fit over 40 transformation (one of several). If you think you're too old to lose weight after age 40, you need to read this.

    The next transformations happened in my 40s and there's another one underway right now.  I fully intend to enter my 50s with a leaner, more muscular physique than I have right now.

    fit over 40 transformation (one of several). If you think you're too old to lose weight after age 40, you need to read this.

    The Fitness Transformation Process Never Ends

    This is critical to understand for two reasons:

    • The journey doesn't end when you reach your goal weight.  Once you get there, you have to maintain the habits that got you to your goal or it you'll gain it all back.
    • You won't always be in killer shape.  I think this collage illustrates that leanness is fleeting.  Sometimes we're carrying a bit more weight than we want to, but that doesn't mean it's game over. Life happens.  You just refocus and get right back on track.

    So if you're feeling a little down on yourself because you're getting older and you've put on a few pounds, don't sweat it.  You're in what Seth Godin calls "the dip" and the great part is that an amazing transformation is just around the corner (if you're willing to commit to it!).

    Why most women give up on weight loss and getting fit over 40

    You might be thinking - "oh, that's great for you Caren, but that would never work for me because_________  (<- enter random excuse here).  I don't mean to sound like I don't have compassion for your situation (because I do), but the truth is, as long as you have control over what goes past your lips, you have control of your weight. As long as you have a body that moves, you can improve your fitness level. 

    The rest is just choices.

    Women over 40 are busy.  They typically have families of their own, aging parents, careers and a ton of other commitments that keep them running around the clock. However, there is always 20 minutes a day to squeeze in a workout. 

    There's always an option to choose vegetables over sweets.  It's just a matter of planning your food and a commitment to staying consistent with your choices.  If you need support setting up better nutrition habits, I recommend this program).  It's a doable program, designed by a registered dietitian, that will deliver healthy habits AND results that will last a lifetime.

    Ready to start your own Fit over transformation?

    Here are a few more resources to get you started.  However, if this story resonates with you, be sure you're signed up for my VIP list.  Every week I share ideas, tips and reviews on the latest trends that will help you on your road to better health and fitness.  

    • The best home workouts for weight loss in 2020 (with sample workouts!)
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    • Crushing Limiting beliefs about getting fit over 40.
    • The magic of changing slow.

    Are you over 40 and struggling to get in shape? What would you say is holding you back more? Habits or mindset?

    Caren

    Caren is a certified yoga teacher, fitness instructor and ADHD Coach.  As the founder of The Fit Habit, she shares ADHD-friendly self-care, food & fitness inspiration, along with practical ways to foster mind + body wellness.

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    Hi, I'm Caren

    I'm an ADHD coach & wellness expert with a mind that runs faster than a quick-dry nail polish. I have figured out how to master my ADHD brain through fitness, healthy eating and self-care and I get a thrill out of helping other women like me, do the same. You may or may not have ADHD, but somewhere after 40, most of us end up wondering why our jeans are tight and our brains are foggier than summer in San Francisco. If that's you, I'm here to help. Welcome!

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