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21 Tips for Women Over 40 to Revitalize Their Metabolism and Build Their Best Body

Unlock a leaner body with these metabolism-boosting tips.

Ashley Richmond
ILLUMINATION
5 min readDec 17, 2024

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Summer is just around the corner, which means now is the perfect time to get your body ready.

For women over 40, achieving a summer-ready body can feel daunting, especially given the natural changes in metabolism that come with age. The good news is that there are steps you can take to build a body you’re confident in. The key is to have the right system.

These 21 tips will get you started toward getting ready for the summer months ahead.

1. Manage your blood sugar

Fluctuating blood sugar has a detrimental impact on your ability to lose fat.

You want to prevent big swings in blood glucose.

Go for a walk after every meal. This will significantly reduce any spike from the food you’ve eaten.

Avoid consuming high amounts of simple carbohydrates (anything that’s white and/or that has added sugar).

2. Drink coffee

Coffee is highly effective at burning fat.

Fat loss happens through two mechanisms:

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