“What’s one unexpected dietary change you made that significantly reduced your belly fat after 40? How did this change affect your overall health and energy levels?”
Eliminating added sugars from the diet
Eliminating added sugars from the diet can significantly reduce belly fat after 40 by aiding weight loss and improving overall health. Added sugars, common in processed foods and drinks, contribute to weight gain, especially around the abdomen, which becomes more pronounced as metabolism slows with age. By managing sugar intake, one can prevent insulin spikes and reduce belly fat storage, leading to remarkable health improvements.
Mohammed Kamal, Business Development Manager, Olavivo
Eliminating fruit smoothies from my morning routine
After reaching 40, I lost 4 inches off my waist—not by eating less—but by eliminating fruit smoothies from my morning routine.
As bizarre as this sounds, I thought every time I threw some banana, mango, and berries into the blender I was doing something good for my body. What I was really doing was starting my day with an enormous insulin spike, followed by an inevitable crash by 11 a.m., that left me starving, snacky, and mentally foggy. After talking to a trainer friend who works with high-performance expats here in Mexico City, I ran a little test for two weeks: instead of my morning fruit smoothies, I had a high-protein omelet, and black coffee. My energy stabilized, I stopped craving carbs, and most shockingly of all– I began to sleep better.
Within 60 days, I had lost nearly 4kg of belly fat. I started timing my first carbs after exercise only, and kept protein above 150 grams per day. As a person who runs RentMexicoCity.com, and is constantly on the move assisting international clients with their relocation to Mexico City, the change worked for me; I was sharper, calmer, and more physically resilient.
What started as a small change became a mindset shift: ditch the “healthy” sugar bombs, even natural ones, and fuel purposefully.
Martin Weidemann, Owner, RentMexicoCity.com
