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Eat More, Burn More: How Protein Actually Helps You Lose Fat After 40

3 min readMay 11, 2025

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Most people over 40 are under-eating protein — and it’s silently wrecking their metabolism.

They’re not lazy. They’ve just never been taught how to eat in a way that supports their hormones, energy, and long-term fat loss.

I coach busy, high-achievers to lose 10–30 lbs without extreme diets, long workouts, or calorie counting. And the first thing we fix? Protein.

Here’s what you need to know — and how to use it to get lean, strong, and feel like yourself again.

1. What Protein Actually Does in Your Body

Protein isn’t just for muscle growth — it’s foundational for health and longevity.

It helps regulate blood sugar, reduce cravings, support recovery, and maintain lean tissue (which gets harder to hold onto after 40).

It also boosts metabolism through its thermic effect — your body burns more calories digesting protein than it does carbs or fat.

2. Why Breakfast Is the Most…

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Ashley Richmond
Ashley Richmond

Written by Ashley Richmond

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