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I don’t care how old you are. The belly fat has to go.

Here's my science-backed advice for losing it ASAP: Image
1.) Train for muscle not calories

Stop doing endless cardio hoping to burn off your gut.

Past 40, you lose 3-8% of muscle mass per decade.

This which tanks your metabolism and makes fat storage worse.

Lift heavy compound movements 3-4x per week.

• Squats
• Deadlifts
• Presses and rows.

Your muscles are metabolic furnaces that burn fat even while you sleep.
2.) Fix your cortisol problem

That belly fat isn't just from beer and pizza.

Chronic stress floods your body with cortisol, which signals your body to store visceral fat around your organs.

High-stress job + poor sleep + overtraining = stubborn gut that won't move.

• Sleep 7-8 hours
• Walk 8,000+ steps daily
• And stop grinding yourself into the ground at the gym.
3.) Eat protein like your life depends on it

After 40, you need 1g per pound of body weight minimum to maintain muscle and control hunger.

Most men eat half that.

Protein:

• Increases satiety
• Preserves lean mass during fat loss
• And has the highest thermic effect of all macros.

Start every meal with 30-40g of quality protein before you touch anything else.
4.) Stop eating like a college kid

Your insulin sensitivity isn't what it was at 25.

That metabolism that let you eat whatever you wanted?

It's gone.

• Cut liquid calories
• Prioritize whole foods.
• Time your carbs around training when your muscles actually need them.

Your body composition now depends on nutrient quality, not just quantity.
5.) Get your testosterone checked

Low T accelerates muscle loss, increases fat storage (especially around the midsection), kills energy, and destroys recovery.

If you're:

• Tired
• Losing strength
• And gaining belly fat despite training

Get full hormone panels done.

Optimizing testosterone through training, sleep, nutrition, and potentially TRT changes everything.
6.) Walk more than you lift

Daily walking is the most underrated fat loss tool for men over 40.

It burns fat without spiking cortisol, improves insulin sensitivity, and doesn't interfere with recovery.

10,000 steps > another HIIT session that leaves you wrecked for three days.

Low-intensity movement compounds daily and actually works long-term.
Reclaim your edge.

I've helped 500+ executives:

• Drop 20-40 lbs
• Optimize their hormones
• Increase energy (no 3pm crashes)
• Stay in shape while traveling

No BS. No unnecessary cardio. No living in the kitchen.

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Americans die 8 years sooner than the Japanese.

Here’s 7 reasons why the U.S. is falling apart👇 Image
1. Obesity is out of control.

• Japan: 4.5% obesity rate
• USA: 42% obesity rate

That’s nearly 10x higher.

Obesity leads to heart disease, diabetes, and early death.

The U.S. food system is built on cheap, addictive junk that keeps people fat and sick.
2. The average American loses a decade of life.

• Japan: 84.5 years life expectancy
• USA: 76.4 years

Americans aren’t just dying younger—they’re spending more years sick.

More medications, more hospital visits, and a lower quality of life.
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High blood pressure is the silent killer.

• 1 in 2 adults has it (most don’t even know).
• It triples risk of stroke, heart attack & dementia.
• And Big Pharma makes billions off pills that only mask it.

Here’s what you need to know (and how to lower it naturally): Image
High blood pressure (hypertension) means the force of blood pushing against your artery walls is consistently too high.

Over time, that pressure damages vessels…

Leading to:

• Kidney failure
• Heart disease
• And cognitive decline.

And most people never feel it coming.
Why it’s called the “silent killer”:

• 50% of adults have it.
• 75% don’t know until damage is done.
• It causes 7+ million premature deaths every year worldwide.

It quietly wrecks organs for decades before the first heart attack or stroke.
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The most forgotten part of fitness:

Flexibility.

I’ve created the perfect stretch routine.

Steal my easy 5-minute routine to improve your body's mobility (bookmark this): Image
1) Neck Mobility:

Use neck rolls anti-clockwise and then clockwise to loosen up your neck.

Move the neck slowly from left to right, and then go forward and backward.
2) Upward Dog:

The secret benefit:

It's great for opening up the abs and the lower back.

Place your hands in line with your shoulders and look up towards the ceiling.
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How to get ripped in the next 3 months if you’re over 40:

Here are 20 hacks for you.

1. Stay motivated by thinking of your kids Image
1. Stay motivated by thinking of your kids:

On tough days, think of your kids to stay motivated.

Keeping a photo of your family handy can remind you why you're committed to staying healthy.
2. Walk or sprint instead of moderate cardio:

Opt for walking or sprinting over moderate-intensity cardio.

Why?

It reduces joint stress and preserve muscle mass.
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The workout most people mess up:

Abs.

I’ve had an 8 pack for 11 years.

Here are the only 3 ab exercises you need (bookmark this): Image
1. Hanging Leg Raise

Why leg raises?

It targets the lower part of your abs and offers variations for all levels.

Setup:

You'll need a bar. Hang from it to start.

Reps and Sets:

Aim for 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps, adjusting the difficulty as you progress.
2. Rope Crunch

Why it's essential:

This weighted exercise strengthens your abs.

Setup:

Use a cable machine with a rope attachment.

Select a weight heavier than usual because your abs can handle it.

Execution:

-Grip the rope
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Every piece of fitness advice I could come up with after 12 years in the gym:

1. Stop drinking alcohol. Image
2. Perform short bursts of intense exercise between daily tasks to boost metabolism and break up prolonged sitting.

3. Rotate farmer's carries and suitcase carries weekly to strengthen your core, forearms, and improve overall functional capacity.

4. Experiment with contrast showers after training sessions to promote faster recovery and reduce post-workout inflammation.
5. Try short barefoot walks or training to enhance foot stability, ankle strength, and better body alignment.

6. Schedule a deload week every six weeks for dedicated rest, reduced intensity, and sustained long-term progress.

7. Focus on big compound lifts like deadlifts or squats to engage multiple muscle groups and boost overall strength.
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