Why the old fat-loss playbook fails—and what actually works after 40

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If you’re over 40 and struggling to lose belly fat, it’s not just about eating less and moving more—it’s about how your body has changed.

After 40, fat gain is driven by hormones, muscle loss, insulin resistance, stress, and poor sleep. Calories still matter, but your hormones now determine how your body uses those calories.

That’s why the old approach—long cardio, crash diets, and cutting carbs—stops working.

In this episode, Funk Roberts breaks down the real reason belly fat becomes harder to lose and what you need to do instead. You’ll learn how building muscle, improving insulin sensitivity, managing stress, and optimizing sleep can help you finally burn fat and rebuild your body.

You’ll also discover the biggest mistakes men make—like overdoing cardio, undereating, skipping strength training, and ignoring recovery—and why the most powerful fat-loss tool after 40 is muscle.

This is a clear, no-BS guide to help you train smarter, fix what’s holding you back, and take control of your health for good.