Metabolism 101 for Fat Loss and Muscle Building After 40 | Ep 421

Wits & Weights | Strength & Fat Loss Over 40 · Jan 2, 2026 · 42m · transcript

What happens to your metabolism after 40, and does it really slow down as much as people claim? Learn the science behind metabolism, muscle building, fat loss, energy expenditure, and long-term body composition.

Why do some people eat more and stay lean while others diet nonstop and still struggle? Is your metabolism actually slow, or have you trained it to fight you?

I dive into the real science of metabolism, body recomp, and why most weight loss strategies fail long-term. The focus shifts away from eating less and toward building a body that can lose fat, build muscle, and handle more food…