Why You’re Not Losing Fat – Even Though You’re Eating Better and Moving More
- luke41364
- Oct 6
- 2 min read
Let’s be real – fat loss over 35 feels like a whole different game.
You’re eating less, exercising more, skipping the treats... and the scales still aren't moving. Or worse, they’re going up.
You’re not broken. But you might be missing the real reasons fat loss slows down — especially after 35.
Here’s what to look at (and what to do about it).
🔍 1. You’re under-eating and over-stressing your body
If you're eating too little and training too hard, your body thinks it’s under attack — especially as you age. Cortisol rises. Metabolism slows. Fat loss stalls.
👉 Fix it: Fuel your body, don’t starve it. Eat balanced meals with protein, healthy fats and complex carbs. And prioritise sleep + stress reduction.
🧱 2. You’re doing too much cardio, not enough strength
Cardio burns calories during your workout. Strength training builds muscle that burns more calories all the time.
👉 Fix it: Swap 1–2 cardio sessions for 2–3 strength sessions. Try our resistance-based fitness classes in Bridport or get a customised plan with personal training in Bridport.
🔁 3. You’re not consistent – you’re just “on and off”
One good week doesn’t undo five average ones. Real results come from what you do most of the time, not occasionally.
👉 Fix it: Make your routine simple enough that you can stick with it even when life gets messy.
🧠 4. You’re still focused on weight, not body composition
Muscle weighs more than fat — so when you train properly, the scale may stall or even go up... while your body shrinks and tightens.
👉 Fix it: Measure progress in how your clothes fit, how you feel, and what you can lift — not just what the scale says.
💥 Bottom line: It’s not about doing more. It’s about doing the right things consistently.
Want help with that?
📍 Join our intelligent, strength-focused fitness classes in Bridport 📍 Or work 1:1 with a personal trainer in Bridport for a real plan, not random guesswork