LOSE WEIGHT AT 40

While it’s true that longtime, ardent gym-goers can continue to get stronger and fitter in their forties and beyond, the physiological realities of this phase of your life stack the cheesy chips in favour of weight gain. A drop-off in testosterone makes it harder to maintain muscle mass, which, combined with the gradual slowing of your metabolic rate, causes you to burn far fewer calories than you did in your youth. To reinvigorate your metabolism – as well as your excitement about training – start slow and stay consistent, in the gym and in the kitchen.